RFP for Walk In Cooler

The State of Michigan has posted a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the installation of a new walk-in cooler at Riverview Elementary School in Big Rapids, Michigan. The solicitation is being issued by Big Rapids Public Schools and will be funded with federal funds, requiring compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act regarding wage rates. The project scope includes selective demolition, installation of a new walk-in cooler unit, architectural remodeling, and electrical work. Sealed bids are due by March 5, 2024, at 3:00 pm local time, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Big Rapids High School. Bidders must submit a sworn statement disclosing any familial relationships and a bid bond for at least 5% of the bid amount. The contract will be awarded using the AIA A101-2017 Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The procurement documents will be available electronically through the Kingscott Associates, Inc. ShareFile site starting on February 20, 2024, with no printed sets provided. The owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, and to refrain from awarding a contract for up to 30 days after the bid opening. The value of the contract is not explicitly stated in the available documents.