Walk in cooler replacement and installation

The Port Huron Area School District is seeking sealed bids for a walk-in cooler replacement and installation project at two school locations: Port Huron Northern High School and Central Middle School. The procurement involves receiving, inspecting, delivering, and installing one floorless walk-in cooler at each site, with specific requirements including complete demolition and disposal of existing walk-in coolers, copper line runs up to 30 feet, and reinstallation of existing shelving. Each walk-in cooler must be a Thermo-Kool model with precise specifications covering dimensions, insulation, exterior materials, interior finishes, door configurations, and refrigeration system details. The bid is scheduled to be due on August 6th, 2025 at 10:00 am, with all work to be completed by December 31st, 2025, and contractors must schedule installations around the school district's academic calendar. Contractors are required to provide a 5% bid bond, comply with prevailing wage rates, obtain necessary permits, and demonstrate at least five years of professional experience in similar installations. Evaluation criteria will likely include contractor qualifications, technical compliance, installation expertise, and overall bid responsiveness.

Contractors must submit comprehensive insurance documentation, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability coverage. Criminal background checks are mandatory for all personnel working on the project. The bid appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises, and no incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the complexity of the project suggests a substantial investment in new infrastructure. Contractors will be required to provide a one-year warranty on parts and labor, and must submit professional references demonstrating their capability to execute the project successfully. The school district reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in the bidding process. Prospective bidders must also submit an affidavit of compliance regarding Iran economic sanctions, indicating additional compliance requirements beyond standard procurement protocols.