SO-1862 Electrical Infrastructure/install chargers/bess

Lansing School District Purchasing Department is requesting sealed bids for electrical infrastructure installation to support battery energy storage systems (BESS) and electric vehicle (EV) chargers across four school locations, with bids due November 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM local time and a pre-bid virtual meeting on October 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT.

The scope encompasses general electrical requirements, wiring and cables, grounding, raceways and fittings, underground electrical service, distribution transformers, 480/277 volt switchgear, and battery energy storage systems at North Environmental Science Magnet School, Pattengill Biotechnical Magnet School, Wexford Montessori Academy, and Cavanaugh STEAM Elementary School. The project is expected to be completed by mid-August 2027.

Sealed proposals require one original and two copies submitted to the Lansing School District Purchasing Office at 519 West Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933. Each bid must be accompanied by a 5% bid bond and a sworn, notarized affidavit disclosing any familial relationships with Board of Education members and selected staff. A performance, labor, and materials bond covering 100% of the project cost is required, and certified payrolls must accompany each invoice or pay application. Bids must remain firm for 90 days following the bid opening.

Written questions are due October 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT to Jon Laing, Director of Procurement. The district reserves the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part. No faxed, telephone, or emailed bids will be accepted, and late submittals will not be considered. Bid documents are available on the district's website at www.lansingschools.net and through the State of Michigan's SIGMA procurement system.