Walk in cooler and freezer

Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District (WMISD) is procuring a complete walk-in cooler and freezer replacement project, including supply, installation, and all associated work at the Career Technical Center in Cadillac, Michigan. The cooler unit must measure approximately 9' x 7'1" x 8'2", while the freezer must measure approximately 9' x 8'1/2" x 7'10 5/8". The scope of work is comprehensive and all-inclusive, requiring the selected vendor to perform complete demolition and removal of existing equipment, installation and startup of new units, site leveling, shelving installation, thermometers, food-safe covers, drain line work, evaporator and condenser installation, crane services, permit acquisition, and startup adjustments. Proposals must be submitted by Monday, April 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM to Katrina Bontekoe at kbontekoe@wmisd.org with the subject line "Cooler/Freezer replacement." Site visits are strongly recommended and can be scheduled by contacting Rick Johnson at 231-577-8558 or rjohnson@wmisd.org. Proposal pricing must remain valid for at least 60 days following submission, and the ideal completion window is between June 15 and August 14, 2026, with work coordinated to minimize disruption to building operations. The Board of Education will consider bid awards at their meeting on April 20, 2026, with vendor notification expected by April 24, 2026.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on respondent organization types are identified in the procurement document. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and no specific budget amount or funding source is disclosed. WMISD reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive irregularities in the bidding process. The selected vendor will enter into a formal agreement with the district. Interested bidders should note that the procurement document does not specify an award value or budget range, requiring vendors to submit competitive proposals based on the detailed scope of work outlined.