Trash Compactor Bid for Harper Creek High School

Harper Creek Community Schools Facilities Department in Battle Creek, Michigan, is issuing a competitive bid solicitation for the procurement and installation of a new trash compactor unit at Harper Creek High School in Calhoun County. The project scope requires removal of the existing compacting unit and installation of a Sebright model 4860 Rear Feed Compactor or equivalent unit, complete with attached steel decking (measuring approximately 9 feet by 11 feet, constructed of 3/8-inch steel) extending from the loading dock to the compactor. The compactor specifications include a 10 HP motor with 10 GPM pump, 6-inch cylinder, 2-yard charge chamber, multi-cycle timer, rear feed with safety interlocked gate, and a minimum one-year parts and labor warranty. Bidders must provide proof of insurance, training documentation, and warranty information with their submissions. Key deadlines include an optional but recommended site visit on April 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM at 12677 Beadle Lake Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49014; a deadline for submitting questions by May 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM; and a bid submission deadline of May 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM via hand delivery, postal mail, or email to Jim Robinson, Director of Facilities. Upon completion, the project will be a turnkey operation, with the district providing electrical connection and disconnection services and the container being supplied by the district's waste disposal provider.

The bid solicitation document does not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on bidder types, or disadvantaged enterprise provisions. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is referenced in the procurement materials. Similarly, no performance bond requirement is stipulated for this project. The document does not include award values, budget ranges, or specific pricing and financial terms, leaving these elements to be negotiated through the competitive bidding process.