Unit Ventilators

Escanaba Area Public Schools in Delta County, Michigan, is seeking a prime contractor for a unit ventilator replacement project at its Upper Elementary School located at 1500 Ludington Street. The procurement is a single prime contract with a lump sum (fixed price) structure, focusing on replacing three existing unit ventilators from 2001 with new Airedale units. The project requires precise mechanical retrofitting, including removing existing pneumatic controls, installing new direct digital control (DDC) systems, and ensuring compatibility with future building automation systems. Mandatory pre-bid meetings were scheduled for July 8-9, 2025, with interested bidders required to contact Scott Peterson to arrange site visits. The bid due date has been extended to Monday, July 21, 2025, at 10:00 am, with a public bid opening at 10:15 pm at the Dynamic Design Group, Inc. office. Contractors must provide a 5% bid security deposit, either as a Bid Bond or certified check, and submit detailed pricing, unit and condenser manufacturer information, and written installation literature. The project has a desired completion date of August 26, 2025 (end of 2025 School Summer Break), with alternative on-site work potentially beginning on December 22, 2025.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must complete and submit additional documentation, including a Familial Disclosure Affidavit and an Iran Economic Sanctions Act Compliance Affidavit. The project involves working within a 120,010 square foot educational facility classified as construction type IIB and fully sprinkled, adhering to 2021 Michigan Building Codes. Contractors will need to modify existing alcoves, potentially extending from 36" to 48" wide units, and make necessary adjustments to ductwork, ceilings, walls, roofs, and flooring. An alternate bid option is available for units fitting within 42" wide alcoves with roof condensers. The project requires using R-454B refrigerant and providing new standalone programmable DDC controllers. While no specific budget range is listed, contractors must obtain a performance and payment bond covering the total contract amount. The Owner, Escanaba Area Public Schools, reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, and the bid remains open for acceptance for sixty days from the closing date.