LIGHTING UPGRADES

The Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District (WMISD) in Cadillac, Michigan is soliciting competitive bids for lighting upgrade services at its Special Education building. The procurement encompasses labor and materials for the complete removal of existing lighting fixtures and installation of LED fixtures throughout the facility, including hallways, classrooms, the gymnasium, common areas, bathrooms, and offices. Key deliverables include the installation of dimmer switches in all classrooms and metal covers on all switches to meet operational and safety standards. Proposals must be submitted by Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM to Katrina Bontekoe at the district office. A site visit is strongly recommended and can be arranged by contacting Rick Johnson at 231-577-8558 or rjohnson@wmisd.org. Award notifications are expected by April 24, 2026, with awards anticipated to be presented at the April 20 Board of Education Meeting. Work is ideally scheduled between June 15 and August 14, 2026, and the selected contractor must coordinate with the district to minimize disruption to building operations. Additionally, the contractor must be willing to apply for applicable electrical rebates or assist the district with rebate applications if available.

The bid documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligibility to particular enterprise classifications, disadvantaged business enterprises, or organizational types. No incumbent contractor information or existing contractor renewal options are detailed in the solicitation materials. Similarly, no specific budget allocation, award value, or pricing range is disclosed in the available documentation. WMISD reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive any irregularities in the bidding process. Interested contractors should obtain the complete project specifications by reviewing the attached SE Lighting upgrades 2026.docx document and conducting the recommended site visit to assess project requirements and existing conditions.