Lighting improvements

The Anchor Bay School District in Macomb County, Michigan is seeking proposals for a comprehensive lighting improvements project across 12 district facilities, including elementary schools, middle schools, an aquatic center, transportation facility, and administrative buildings. This Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) involves a systematic retrofit and replacement of existing interior and exterior lighting fixtures with energy-efficient LED alternatives, with a base bid focusing on dimmable classroom lighting and an optional alternate for additional dimming controls. Contractors must provide pre- and post-installation measurement and verification (M&V) of lighting system energy performance, comprehensive documentation packages with before/after photographs, operation and maintenance manuals, warranty documentation, and training for district maintenance staff. Bidders are required to demonstrate comparable project experience from the last five years, submit a list of subcontractors, and comply with Michigan Prevailing Wage rates, National Electrical Code, and Michigan Electrical Code. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for December 3, 2025, at 9:00 AM, with bids due December 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The Notice to Proceed is anticipated by January 30, 2026, with construction starting March 30, 2026, and substantial completion expected by August 7, 2026.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Centrix Energy Partners, LLC is serving as the Construction Manager for this project. Contractors must submit bids in duplicate and include a 2.5 percent bid bond, with the successful bidder required to provide Performance Bonds, Labor and Material Bonds, and certificates of Liability and Worker's Compensation Insurance. Product requirements include UL listings, manufacturer warranties of minimum five years for drivers and LED tubes, minimum one-year warranty for fixtures, and a minimum one-year contractor installation warranty. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive scope covering approximately 10,000 to 15,000 individual fixture retrofits across multiple facilities suggests a significant investment. Bid documents are available through BidNet and Sigma plan rooms at no charge, and contractors must comply with Michigan's Iran Economic Sanctions Act. The project emphasizes energy efficiency, with most interior fixtures designed to maintain existing form factors while converting to LED technology and standardizing color temperatures.