Request for High School Chiller Replacement

St. Joseph Public Schools is issuing an Invitation to Bid and Request for Proposal for a High School Chiller Replacement project located in South Haven, Michigan. The procurement seeks sealed bids for complete turnkey services including mechanical installation, plumbing, piping, controls, energy services, and staff training for a full chiller replacement system. The deliverables include installation of one Trane Air Cooled Screw Chiller (Model RTAF280EU, 280 tons nominal capacity), two Armstrong Base Mounted Pumps (Series 4030-6x6x6-5HP), two Armstrong Triple Duty Valves (FTV-6S), two Armstrong Suction Guides (SG-66), complete demolition of existing equipment, new piping, electrical work, concrete modifications, and comprehensive system commissioning. Required qualifications include MSCA Green Star certification, at least one LEED Accredited Professional on staff, a fully equipped office and shop within a 30-mile radius of the school district, and commitment to providing sole source in-house services without subcontracting major divisions. Bid submissions must include a company profile, three client references utilizing turnkey services, staff qualifications, minimum three similar project examples, litigation summary disclosure, and a five percent bid bond. Sealed bids in duplicate must be submitted to the St. Joseph Public Schools Central Office at 3275 Lincoln Avenue, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085, by 2:00 p.m. on April 3, 2018, with substantial completion anticipated by July 16, 2018. Pre-bid facility tours are available upon request through Mike King, Director of Facilities, at 269-926-3260.

The chiller equipment specifications include R-134a refrigerant, variable speed ECM condenser fan motors, a 7-inch color touchscreen control panel, 90-second restart capability after power restoration, and a five-year compressor parts warranty. Bid prices must remain firm for sixty days from the opening date, and the school board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and award to other than the low bidder. Bidders must certify compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act and disclose any familial relationships or conflicts of interest with school board members or district employees. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses are referenced in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendor information or award value range is specified in the available documentation. Interested contractors should note that this procurement emphasizes integrated, turnkey service delivery with strict qualifications limiting eligible bidders to established, certified contractors with demonstrated experience on comparable projects.