WWT Freezer/Cooler Renovation

Warren Woods Public Schools is issuing an Invitation for Bids for a freezer and cooler renovation project at Tower High School located in Warren, Michigan, spanning both Macomb County and Westland City jurisdictions. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to execute a comprehensive kitchen facility renovation including replacement of the existing walk-in freezer and cooler with associated structural work such as sawcutting, removal, and reinstallation of concrete floor slabs and quarry tile finishes with rigid insulation, removal and installation of new masonry for cooler doors, and mechanical and electrical alterations. The project scope also encompasses installation of new rooftop condensing units with structural steel work, roofing modifications including removal of existing built-up roofing and metal roof deck with new curb flashing, disconnection and relocation of mechanical systems, and electrical system alterations with painting of all steel supports. Bidders must submit sealed proposals as a single lump sum for all work by 2:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, March 14, 2019, to the Warren Woods Public Schools Administration Services Building at 12900 Frazho Road, Warren, Michigan 48088. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Tower High School, 27900 Bunert Road, Warren, Michigan 48088, with site visit strongly encouraged though not mandatory. Bidding documents are available from Wakely Associates Inc., the project architect, beginning February 28, 2019. Each bid must include a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationships between bidders and school board members or district superintendent, and a proposal guaranty in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or surety bid bond equal to not less than five percent of the total bid price is mandatory.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for particular organization types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Bid bonds will be returned to all bidders except the three lowest within five days of bid opening, with remaining bonds returned upon contract execution or within sixty days if no award is made. Proposals for base bids may not be withdrawn for sixty days after the submission deadline. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals and waive any irregularities. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement announcement.