RFP for Meadow Brook Hall - New Exterior Walk-In Cooler

Oakland University is seeking competitive bids for a construction project at Meadow Brook Hall involving the installation of a new exterior walk-in cooler. The project, located at 350 Estate Drive in Rochester, Michigan, requires comprehensive construction services including site grading, concrete foundations and flatwork, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work. The walk-in cooler will consist of two compartments measuring 12 feet by 7 feet 4 inches, with specific requirements for HVAC equipment, electrical connections, and structural integration. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with written questions due by Friday, October 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. Proposal responses are due electronically by November 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with a substantial completion date set for April 1, 2026. Bidders must submit a bid security of 5% of the bid amount and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in comprehensive general liability and a $5,000,000 umbrella excess liability policy.

The contract is subject to Michigan prevailing wage requirements under Act No. 10 of the Michigan Public Acts of 2023 and applies to Oakland County jurisdictional guidelines. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned, contractors must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including health, safety, and environmental standards. The project requires detailed prevailing wage documentation, with hourly rates varying across multiple trade classifications ranging from approximately $25 to over $96 for straight-time work. Contractors must be prepared to provide apprentice wage scales, comply with overtime provisions, and submit comprehensive documentation including insurance certificates and prevailing wage submittal forms with each pay application. The project does not specify a precise budget range, but bidders should be prepared for a substantial infrastructure investment given the comprehensive nature of the work and the specific technical requirements for the walk-in cooler installation.