Mechanical (HVAC) Equipment Pre-Purchase

Cedar Springs Public Schools is seeking bids for mechanical (HVAC) equipment pre-purchase services for the Cedar View & RedHawk Elementary School project located in Kent County and Cheboygan City, Michigan. The procurement involves soliciting proposals from specialty contractors and mechanical equipment suppliers to provide mechanical equipment in support of the school construction project. The Owner has engaged Triangle Associates, Inc. as the Construction Manager and GMB Architecture & Engineering as the Design Professional. All proposals must be submitted by Monday, November 8, 2021 at 9:00 AM to the Administration Office at 204 Muskegon Street, Cedar Springs, Michigan 49319, with public opening and reading of proposals scheduled for no later than 9:05 AM on a virtual call. Bidders are encouraged to visit the jobsite by appointment, though no formal pre-bid meeting will be held. Bid documents are available for electronic download through Triangle Associates' SmartBid project management software, with all addenda uploaded through the same platform and notifications sent to prospective bidders. Bidders are responsible for all costs associated with printing and shipping of plans and specifications, and bid bonds are required as part of submission.

Bidders responding to this opportunity must comply with Michigan State Law, specifically Public Act 232 of 2004, which requires all bids to be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationships between the owner, bidder employees, and Board or Superintendent members. Additionally, pursuant to Public Act 517 of 2012, all bidders must certify on the proposal form that they are not Iran-linked businesses. The procurement documents note that complete bidding information is contained in the Instructions to Bidders in the Project Manual. The advertisement does not specify particular set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements. No award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation.