District Drinking Fountain Replacement

**As of May 3, 2023, the project has been canceled. Deadline for written request for clarification March 29, 2023. A. Algonac Community Schools (ACS) is requesting bids from qualified vendors for the replacement of all drinking fountains within the District with refrigerated filtered water filling stations. This project will include purchase, delivery and installation of new refrigerated filtered watering stations B. ACS is located in southeastern Michigan at the north end of Lake St. Clair. ACS services the city of Algonac as well as Clay and IRA townships. ACS has approximately 1500 students, 170 professional staff and 4 USAC E-Rate eligible buildings utilizing broadband internet access. C. This RFP has been published for the purpose of soliciting proposals for the aforementioned equipment and is considered confidential. No portion of this RFP may be used, reproduced, or disclosed. D. Although cost must be considered, other factors will influence the awarded vendor. Product availability, voluntary alternates, product life cycle, warranty, etc. will all be considered. E. The School District will issue purchase orders for the project. Bidder, if awarded a contract, agrees to begin the process immediately following receipt of an "Algonac Community Schools Purchase Order Form" and will fully complete work in accordance with the Bid Proposal Form and/or agreed upon schedule. If a vendor proposes a specific contract be used, it must be included with the proposal submission. F. It is the responsibility of the bidder to be familiar with the District's facilities and adhere to any county consortium agreements and services. G. The bidder must clearly identify all costs and fees associated with their proposed solution. 4. CLARIFICATIONS, DISCREPANCIES, OMISSIONS OR INTERPRETATIONS A. Bidder shall promptly notify any ambiguity, inconsistency or errors, which they may discover upon examination of the bid documents. Bidders requesting clarification or interpretation of the contract documents shall make request at least ten (10) days prior to the date for receipt of bids. Direct all questions to: RFP COORDINATOR: Evan Humphrey Algonac Community Schools Director of Technology and Facilities 5200 Taft Rd. Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-9365x1101 evan.humphrey@acsk12.us B. Any interpretation, correction or change of the contract documents will be made by addendum issued by the RFP Coordinator on behalf of the Algonac Community Schools. Interpretations, corrections or changes of the documents made in any other manner will not be binding, and Bidders shall not rely upon such interpretations, corrections and/or changes. Addenda will be mailed or delivered to all that are known to have received contract documents. 5. DEFINITIONS A. The contract documents consist of the, Request for Proposal, the bid proposal, the specifications, all addenda issued prior to bid opening and all clarifications noted during the post-bid interview. B. Addenda are written and/or graphic instruments issued by the Director prior to the execution of the contract which modify or interpret the contract documents by additions, deletions, clarifications or corrections. C. A Bidder is a legal entity submitting a bid. D. Base bid is the sum stated for which the Bidder offers to perform the complete work of, or supply equipment to which work may be added or deducted. The base bid shall be in strict accordance with the request for proposal, though voluntary alternates may be submitted in addition to the base bid. E. An alternate bid (or alternate) is an amount stated in the bid corresponding to change in project, materials or methods of work described in the contract documents as accepted. F. A unit price is an amount stated in the bid as a price per unit of measurement for materials or services as described in the contract documents. G. The term " day " is defined as calendar days unless otherwise specified.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Concrete Forming, Concrete Reinforcing, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Steel Joist Framing, Metal Fabrications.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Metal Doors and Frames, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Entrances and Storefronts, Windows, Hardware, Mirrors, Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Chalkboards, Markerboards, Tackboards, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Shower and Dressing Compartments, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Toilet Accessories, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Food Preparation Equipment, Food Delivery Carts and Conveyors, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Service Line Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Educational and Scientific Equipment, Library Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment, Laboratory Equipment, Athletic and Recreational Equipment, Play Field Equipment and Structures.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Countertops, Furniture, Office Furniture, Institutional Furniture, Classroom Furniture, Multiple Seating.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Instrumentation and Control for Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Common Work Results for Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Commercial Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Common Work Results for HVAC, HVAC Insulation, Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Ventilation Hoods, Commercial-Kitchen Hoods.
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Common Work Results for Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications, Audio-Video Systems, Integrated Audio-Video Systems and Equipment, Integrated Audio-Video Systems and Equipment for Classrooms, Distributed Communications and Monitoring Systems, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Electronic Detection and Alarm, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Common Work Results for Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Excavation and Fill, Earthwork Methods, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Speed Bumps, Pavement Markings, Athletic and Recreational Surfacing, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.