RFP north campus bid PKG #2

The Jackson Community Schools District (JCISD) is soliciting bids for North Campus Bid Package #2, which encompasses the Torrant Center Additions & Renovations project involving 15 work categories of specialized construction and electrical services in Jackson, Michigan. Work Category #15 (Electrical & Fire Alarm Systems) is the focus of this electrical-specific procurement, requiring comprehensive electrical demolition, power distribution system installations, lighting fixture upgrades, panel modifications, grounding system installations, and fire alarm coordination. The scope includes detailed electrical work across multiple facility areas (designated A through M), with deliverables comprising new electrical panelboards, conduit systems, LED lighting fixtures with occupancy sensors and battery backup capabilities, equipment connections for HVAC systems, arc-flash studies, and compliance with the National Electrical Code and Michigan Energy Code standards based on ASHRAE 90.1, 2013. Qualified electrical contractors must visit the project site to determine exact demolition scope before bidding, field-verify all equipment voltages and loads prior to installation, coordinate with owner-provided equipment and furniture suppliers, provide arc-flash studies with available fault current ratings on all building panels, and manage flagpole procurement with an $8,000 allowance along with parking lot lighting installation. Key dates include pre-bid meetings held on April 27, 2026, an additional pre-bid walkthrough on May 5, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at the JCISD Torrant Center parking lot, and a sealed bid submission deadline of 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the JCISD Kratz Center, 6700 Browns Lake Road, Jackson, Michigan 49201. Post-bid interviews with the apparent low bidder are scheduled for May 21, 2026, via Microsoft Teams in 30-minute increments, and all bidding documents including addendums and revised electrical drawings are available on R.W. Mercer Company's Building Connected file-sharing platform by contacting Dave Hanson at dhanson@rwmercer.com.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on organizational type or minority status. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available bidding materials. The electrical work must integrate with existing infrastructure including existing Federal Pacific electrical panels (addressed in Addendum #4), existing mechanical systems and rooftop units, existing conduit and structural steel routing requirements, and existing openings where applicable to minimize new penetrations. Material specifications include LED lighting fixtures from manufacturers such as Lithonia, Finelite, and McGraw-Edison with 0-10V dimming capabilities and bronze finishes rated for 4000K operation; alternate manufacturers are permitted only with pre-approval and submission of cut sheets to the engineer at least one week prior to bid submission, though alternatives for specific wall pack fixtures are prohibited. The procurement documents do not disclose an overall contract award value or budget range for Work Category #15; however, electrical contractors are responsible for including all material, transportation, taxes, and related costs in their bid proposals. All items not specifically addressed in the four addendums issued as of May 13, 2026, remain unchanged from the original bidding documents released April 20, 2026.