Water Station Installation RFP

Flint Community Schools is conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Water Station Installation Services targeting water station upgrades across 14 district facilities. The project involves installing approximately 130 Model A171408F-BF12-BCD-WF1-MOD Water Cooler and Bottle Fillers, which must include carbon and ultraviolet filtration systems for lead and particulate removal, along with potential monitoring capabilities. Contractors are required to remove and dispose of existing water fountain units, complete both plumbing and electrical modifications, and perform installations after school hours or during breaks. The procurement process has undergone multiple addenda, with proposal submissions ultimately extended to February 21, 2019, at 5:00 pm EST. Evaluation criteria will focus on qualifications, experience, approach, financial stability, cost-effectiveness, and contract term acceptance. Bidders must provide bid security equal to one month's total bid price and carry comprehensive insurance, including $1 million commercial general liability and a $5 million commercial umbrella policy.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the procurement documents. The RFP requires mandatory site tours and adherence to strict technical specifications, with each school building necessitating a separate plumbing permit and mandatory city plumbing inspector oversight. While no incumbent vendor was identified, the project involves significant technological upgrades to existing water infrastructure, focusing on improved filtration and student safety. Installations must be completed across multiple district buildings, with work potentially occurring during non-school hours. Though a precise total project budget was not specified, bidders are required to submit fixed pricing per location for the 14 facilities, with an initial contract term of one year and potential for future extensions. The technical complexity and breadth of the project suggest a substantial investment in modernizing district water stations to address potential contamination concerns.