RFP-LSD-270000000132-2 | SO-1862 Electrical Infrastructure/install chargers/bess

Solicitation SO-1862 is a request for bids from the Lansing School District for the installation of electrical infrastructure, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers across four sites: North Environmental Science Magnet School, Pattengill Biotechnical Magnet School, Wexford Montessori Academy, and Cavanaugh STEAM Elementary School. The scope of work includes supplying and installing three-phase UPS BESS units for peak shaving and time-of-use charge reduction, installing owner-supplied EV charging equipment, and implementing necessary electrical infrastructure such as a new 600A 480/277V breaker panel and concrete foundations. The project must be completed by 2027 and adhere to strict technical standards, including NFPA 70-2023, NFPA 855, and various UL and IEEE specifications. The contract requires a 5% bid bond and a 100% performance, labor, and materials bond, along with a notarized statement disclosing any familial relationships with the Board of Education. Bidders must comply with Michigan prevailing wage rates and provide certified payrolls with each invoice. Preference may be given to Michigan-based businesses. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Lansing School District Purchasing Office by November 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. Awarding will generally be based on the lowest responsible bidder, though the district may consider other advantageous factors. Deliverables include a commissioning report and one year of turnkey BESS maintenance and warranty service.