RFP For Boiler Replacement and Modifications Project

Montague Area Public Schools in Montague, Michigan is soliciting bids for a comprehensive boiler replacement and modifications project through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The project encompasses the complete furnishing and installation of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire suppression systems at the school facility located at 4882 Stanton Boulevard, Montague, Michigan. Deliverables include a new boiler with associated piping, controls, testing, and commissioning services, along with ductwork, vibration isolation, thermal insulation, fire alarm systems, and electrical panelboards. Bidders must submit detailed shop drawings at 1/8-inch scale minimum, design calculations, product data sheets, equipment certifications, and evidence of installer qualifications. The contractor must provide one-year workmanship warranties and thirty-six month parts warranties from final acceptance, perform preliminary and final acceptance testing in compliance with NFPA standards and Michigan building codes, conduct eight hours of formal owner training, and furnish operation and maintenance manuals with spare parts inventory. Pre-bid meetings are scheduled for October 15, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. and October 21, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at the District Office, with bids due by 1:00 p.m. on October 29, 2020. Interested bidders must obtain complete bidding documents from the Owner's Representative, Ora, Inc., for a non-refundable fifty-dollar deposit.

The procurement documents provided do not identify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting the types of organizations eligible to respond to this bid. No incumbent contractor information or existing vendor relationships are referenced in the available materials. The project requires integration with the existing heating control system, which includes monitoring and control points for outside air temperature, hot water supply and return temperatures, and four existing heating primary pumps (XP-1, XP-2, XP-3, and XP-4) that must be incorporated into the new system specifications. While the comprehensive scope of work suggests a substantial capital project, the invitation documents provided do not disclose specific award values, budget ranges, funding sources, or contract award timelines.