RFP for generator upgrade project

The state of Michigan is seeking bids for a generator upgrade project for the Montabella School District located in Montcalm County. The project involves upgrading the emergency generator systems at the elementary, middle, and high schools. Key elements include adding additional lighting and receptacles to the emergency egress lighting panel, connecting existing HVAC units to the generator, and replacing the existing 60 kW generator with a new 150 kW natural gas generator at the high school and middle school. The successful bidder will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds and disclose any familial relationships with the school district. Substitutions and value engineering items are allowed, and the project is not subject to prevailing wage requirements. Bids are due on January 9, 2024, with a contract award on January 16, 2024 and construction starting on June 3, 2024.

This contract opportunity is open to all qualified bidders, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The project will be funded through local sources, but any applicable state or federal funding requirements must be met. The project manual and drawings are available for review, and a pre-bid meeting is scheduled for December 19, 2023. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids.