Led lighting project - energy conservation (see attached)

This sealed bid procurement is for a 2018 LED Lighting Replacement project issued by Beal City Public Schools in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, located within Ingham County. The project involves the supply and installation of LED retrofit lighting across the school district's facilities to support energy conservation objectives. Bidders must submit sealed proposals by 2:30 PM on August 15, 2018, at the Beal City Public Schools Administration Office (3180 W. Beal City Road, Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858), with public opening and reading of proposals at 2:35 PM on the same date. Bidding documents are available at no cost from Judy Rauch, Project Administrator at Wolgast Corporation, by calling (989) 790-9120; no pre-bid meeting is scheduled, though interested contractors may request a pre-bid walk-through by contacting Project Manager Aaron Grove. All bid proposals must be submitted on provided bid forms and accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the Base Bid in the form of a Bid Bond, Cashier's Check, or Money Order. Contract awards are anticipated on or about August 20, 2018, with the Construction Management Firm Wolgast Corporation overseeing overall project administration. All bidders must provide a sworn and notarized familial disclosure statement in compliance with MCL 380.1267, certifying any familial relationships between the bidder and members of the school board, superintendent, or other district leadership; proposals without this disclosure statement will not be accepted.

The procurement does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types, such as disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The project will utilize separate prime contractors with all construction contracts awarded directly to the Owner. Successful bidders may be required to furnish surety bonds as detailed in the project specifications. Bids may not be withdrawn for sixty (60) days after the bid date. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, accept a bid other than the lowest bid, and to waive informalities or irregularities in proposals. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the bid documentation.