Touchless Sinks & Toilets in the High School

Rogers City Area Schools issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the installation of touchless bathroom fixtures at Rogers City High School in Presque Isle County, Michigan. The procurement requires the furnishing and installation of 29 Sloan EBV-500-A toilet flushometer battery-powered valves, 8 Speakman sensorflo SF-8700 battery-powered chrome faucets, 6 Mansfield 2018HBNS wall-mount sinks, 4-inch Speakman deck plates for the east side women's restroom, thermostatic mixing valves, and trap wrap cover kits in compliance with state plumbing code. The selected contractor must remove and dispose of existing plumbing fixtures and accessories, prepare areas to receive new products, obtain and secure approval of state plumbing permits, and provide minor items necessary for project completion. Sealed bids were due by 3:00 p.m. on June 1, 2021, with bid opening at 3:01 p.m. the same day, submitted to Mr. Nicholas Hein at the Central Office located at 1033 W. Huron Avenue, Suite B, Rogers City, Michigan 49779. Buildings were available for inspection Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. by appointment, with work site availability beginning after June 8, 2021. Bidders were required to submit material costs, labor costs, total bid amount, and an approximate installation date, with all bids remaining valid for a minimum of 90 days from the due date. Contractors must provide proof of Workers' Compensation and General Liability insurance and warrant installation for not less than two years from the date of acceptance.

The contract documents do not identify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligibility to specific organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement notice. The scope of work requires integration with the school's existing plumbing infrastructure and coordination between the selected contractor and the school's Maintenance & Transportation Supervisor for work sequencing. Questions regarding the project were directed to Aaron Spens, Maintenance & Transportation Supervisor, at (989)734-9179 or aaron.spens@rcashurons.org. The procurement documents do not identify a specific award value or budget range for this project.