RFQ-ABS-260000000382-2 | Boiler Phase 3

The Anchor Bay School District is soliciting bids for the replacement of existing boilers and hot water pumps across multiple facilities through Phase 3 of its Energy Savings Performance Contract initiative, with the solicitation number RFQ-ABS-260000000382-2. The work involves installing new sealed-combustion high-efficiency boilers and hot water pumps at Lighthouse Elementary, Lottie Schmidt Elementary, the Transportation facility, and replacing the water heater, circulating pump, and storage tank at the Aquatic Center, all located at 5201 County Line Road, Casco, Michigan. The project requires full demolition and disposal of outdated equipment, integration of Building Automation System (BAS) controllers and wiring, and comprehensive commissioning including pressure and leak testing, pump performance verification, boiler combustion analysis, safety device validation, and system load testing per manufacturer specifications and industry best practices. Work must commence no later than June 9, 2027, and achieve substantial completion by August 20, 2027, with construction activity coordinated through the Construction Manager, Centrix Energy Partners LLC, based in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Bids are due by July 29, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., and must be submitted in sealed duplicate copies to the district’s administration office; electronic submissions are not accepted. The contract will be awarded to the bidder deemed most advantageous to the public interest, with pass/fail gates including comparable experience on similar projects within the last five years, demonstrable bidder qualifications, and a clean past performance record. Contractors must submit detailed lists of prior projects, comply with Michigan’s prevailing wage requirements, and provide a 2.5% bid bond as well as full payment and performance bonds if awarded. All work must adhere to safety protocols, including daily Job Hazard Analysis reports and a site-specific safety plan approved by the contractor, and the contract is tax exempt. The subcontractor agreement governing the work includes a three-year term or completion of work, with payment terms requiring invoices to be processed within 60 days, though payment is conditioned on the contractor’s receipt of funds from the owner. The subcontractor is bound by the prime contract terms, must comply with federal labor standards including the Davis-Bacon Act and the Williams-Steiger OSH Act, maintain required insurance as outlined in Exhibit D, and ensure workplace compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act and anti-discrimination laws including Title VII and the ADA. Additionally, the