Lighting Controls for Elementary & Middle Schools

Comstock Public Schools in Kalamazoo County, Michigan has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the complete replacement of lighting controls systems at Comstock Elementary School and Comstock Middle School. The procurement requires bidders to remove all existing Touche lighting controls and install a new Acuity nLight system with specified components including power packs with 0-10V dimming capability, two-pole switches, occupancy sensors with auxiliary outputs for Building Management System integration, Bluetooth programmers, and associated materials such as Cat 6 cabling and device plates. The technical specifications detail precise quantities across both facilities, including 18 nLight Bridge kits and 82 power/relay packs for the elementary school, plus 67 power/relay packs and 94 occupancy sensors for the middle school. Contractors must provide all labor for system removal and installation, complete material delivery, and owner training with system programming during normal business hours between Monday, June 8, 2026 and Monday, August 17, 2026. Sealed bids are due Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM, submitted to Finance Director Mr. RJ Wiersema at the Comstock Public Schools Administration Building, 6138 King Highway, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49048. Proposals must include base bids and may include voluntary alternates on the provided bid form, with manufacturers' written guarantees and complete descriptive literature for any equivalent substitutions required. Award will be determined based on which proposal best serves the district's interests, with the Board of Education reserving the right to reject any or all bids.

The procurement does not establish specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, though bidders must comply with nondiscrimination certification and non-debarment requirements. Bidders are subject to Michigan Public Act 232, which mandates submission of a sworn and notarized conflict of interest affidavit disclosing any familial relationships with school board members or district officials. Contractors must also certify compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act (Public Act 517 of 2012). The existing infrastructure features an nLight system designed by West Michigan Lighting & Controls, with detailed technical layouts provided for both facilities specifying component placement, quantities, and integration capabilities including HVAC connectivity through dry contacts on sensors. All bids are exclusive of applicable excise taxes, and the bid price shall include delivery and installation. No incumbent vendors or current award values are specified in the available documentation, though the scope and technical complexity of upgrading two school buildings suggests a substantial contract value.