RFP for middle school freezer

Big Rapids Public Schools is seeking sealed bids for the Middle School Freezer Project, located in Big Rapids, Michigan, with proposals due on May 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Central Office. The procurement is a comprehensive remodeling project focusing on the middle school cafeteria, with specific deliverables including selective site and interior demolition, installation of a new walk-in freezer unit, concrete slab and ramp construction, new guardrails, lay-in ceiling replacement, epoxy flooring, wall painting, and electrical power upgrades. Bidders are required to submit a prime bid incorporating all subcontractor costs, accompanied by a mandatory 5% bid bond or certified check. The project involves integrating the new freezer unit with the existing Building Management System and requires electronic bidding documents available through Kingscott ShareFile starting May 15, 2025. Potential bidders must contact Lisa Dailey to obtain access to the project documentation, and the Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any bids within a 30-day evaluation period.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The project will be awarded using the AIA A101-2017 Standard Form of Agreement, with project facilities access coordinated through Brian Akey. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the freezer installation and associated renovation work suggests a significant capital investment. The project is not identified as federally funded in both documents, with conflicting information about prevailing wage requirements. Interested contractors should carefully review the bidding documents, which will provide comprehensive details about technical specifications, integration requirements with the existing Building Management System, and specific construction expectations for the walk-in freezer installation and surrounding infrastructure modifications.