Walk-In Cooler/Freezer

West Ottawa Public Schools in Holland, Michigan has issued a Request for Sealed Bids for the procurement and installation of a walk-in cooler/freezer unit at West Ottawa South High School. The project requires bidders to supply one Kolpak Model CUSTOM walk-in cooler/freezer with two compartments—a freezer measuring 14'-11" x 20'-6" x 7'-10 5/8" and a cooler measuring 7'-11" x 20'-6" x 7'-10 5/8"—along with comprehensive installation services. Specifications include detailed material requirements such as 4-inch foamed-in-place urethane walls, stainless steel front panels, LED lighting, pressure relief vents, alarm systems, and remote compressors with A2L-compliant refrigerant. Installation services must encompass removal of existing units, erection and caulking of new units, refrigeration work including condenser and evaporator placement, electrical connections, and full commissioning of the equipment. Sealed bids must be submitted by 1:00 PM local time on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, addressed to Chris Lahaie at the West Ottawa Public Schools Administration Building, with all bids remaining firm for ninety days from the date of bid opening. Questions regarding the project should be directed to Jenna Stamp, Director of Food Service, at 616-786-2100 or stampj@westottawa.net. The district reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and is not obligated to accept the lowest bid.

All bid submissions must be accompanied by a notarized sworn statement disclosing any familial relationships between the bidder, its employees, and members of the West Ottawa Public Schools Board of Education or Superintendent, as well as an affidavit certifying compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act and confirming that the bidder is not an "Iran Linked Business." Sales tax is not required, and prevailing wage requirements do not apply to the installation work. The school will coordinate and cover costs for fire protection sprinkler connections and building management system connections, and extended five-year compressor warranties are included for both the freezer and cooler units. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses are referenced in the procurement documents. The contract documents do not list incumbent vendors, current contractors, or identified budget ranges; however, the comprehensive nature of the specifications and extended warranty provisions suggest this is a significant capital investment for the school district's food service operations.