SO-1858 Gardner School Chiller Replacement

The Lansing School District Purchasing Department issued Supplier/Vendor Application SO-1858 for Gardner School Chiller Replacement, a procurement opportunity posted on May 19, 2026, with a bid submission deadline of June 4, 2026, in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. This solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide chiller replacement services for Gardner School. Interested bidders must complete a comprehensive vendor application form that requires submission of detailed company information, including legal business name, federal identification number, and business classification designations using NAICS codes. Vendors are required to identify authorized contract signatories, designate mailing addresses for bidding documents and payments, and specify standard payment terms, delivery timeframes, and any applicable prompt pay discounts. The application mandates that vendors complete a commodity list indicating the specific classes of equipment, supplies, materials, and services for which they wish to bid, with options spanning construction, manufacturing, wholesale trade, and professional and technical services. Bidders must also disclose any familial relationships between company ownership or employees and members of the school district's Board of Education or Superintendent, certified by notary public affidavit.

The application process includes provisions for vendors to decline bidding and specify reasons such as insufficient time, unclear specifications, scheduling conflicts, or inability to meet requirements. Applicants must disclose minority ownership, women ownership, disabled ownership, and small business status with supporting certifications where applicable, indicating potential set-aside considerations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors are required to indicate their capabilities regarding hard copy requirements for verbal orders, acceptance of procurement cards, and electronic ordering preferences. The procurement documents do not specify an incumbent vendor, existing infrastructure requirements, or award budget ranges in the available materials, though these details may be contained within the complete bid specification documents. Qualified vendors meeting the outlined requirements and submission deadline of June 4, 2026, will be considered for this school district capital improvement project.