SO-1858 Gardner School Chiller Replacement

The Lansing School District is procuring chiller replacement services for Gardner International Magnet School located at 333 Dahlia Drive, Lansing, Michigan under solicitation SO-1858. This mechanical and electrical installation project involves the demolition of existing chiller equipment and installation of new chillers, along with comprehensive electrical modifications including panel updates, circuit reconfiguration, equipment reconnection, and conduit and wire management. The scope of work encompasses modifications to the mechanical room, field verification of existing circuits by the contractor, disconnection and removal of existing capacitor equipment, and reconnection of capacitors to the new chiller system. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of Addendum No. 1 (issued May 19, 2026) on their proposal forms, which details electrical specifications across four sheets (E-300, E-500, E-600, and E-601) and provides alternative bid options for conduit and wire approaches. All incidental items necessary to complete the modifications must be included in proposals. Qualified vendors must complete a comprehensive Supplier/Vendor Application form that includes business registration information, NAICS commodity classifications, company structure documentation, payment terms, and delivery capabilities. The solicitation posted on May 20, 2026, with a proposal due date of June 4, 2026, allowing 15 days for bid preparation and submission to the Lansing School District Purchasing Office at 519 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933.

The application process requires vendors to disclose minority ownership, women ownership, disabled ownership, and small business status with applicable certifications and percentages, indicating the district's consideration of disadvantaged enterprise participation in the procurement. Vendors must also complete an Affidavit of Bidder section requiring disclosure of any familial relationships between company owners or employees and members of the school district's Board of Education or Superintendent, with notarization requirements. The district has established non-discrimination provisions addressing protected classes and prohibiting unlawful discrimination in the contracting process. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available solicitation documents, nor is a specific budget or award value range disclosed in the materials provided. Interested vendors should contact the Lansing School District Purchasing Office at (517) 755-3030 or (517) 755-3019 for additional information regarding specifications, site visits, or clarification on project requirements and evaluation criteria.