Project Information

Bid Title

Plumbing Replacement in Jail

Issuing Agency

Montcalm County

Location

Michigan

Published Date

Feb 14, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 12, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Plumbing Replacement in Jail

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Request for Proposal

For Replacement of Plumbing Fixtures in East End of Jail

2/12/2026

County of Montcalm

Brenda A. Taeter

County Controller/Administrator

County Controller’s Office

211 W. Main Street

P O Box 368

Stanton, MI 48888

Request for Proposal

For Replacement of Plumbing Fixtures in East End of Jail

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The following proposal and specifications are to ensure which materials, labor, and

services are included to complete the project.

Location of Project

County of Montcalm Public Safety Complex: 659 N. State Street, Stanton, MI 48888

Detailed Specifications to Include

 Liability insurance of $1,000,000 minimum required

 All equipment is to meet DOC specifications

 Plumbing for all toilets and sinks to include cells 1-8 and the gymnasium as follows:

o Replace toilets with MDOC approved toilets for jail cells complying with ACA

standards. Generally require durable, vandal-resistant fixtures, stainless steel, to ensure

sanitation and security. Similar to: Acorn R2115-W-2 Siphon Jet floor Mounted

Toilet w/Back Spud, Stainless Steel Finish

o Replace sinks with MDOC approved sinks for jail cells primarily featuring heavy-gauge,

stainless steel, ligature resistant, and ADA compliant fixtures designed for high security

environments. Leading manufacturer Acorn Engineering provides common models,

including the Secur-Care (LR1677, LR1652, LR1653) and front access options 1650FA-

LOB, 1652FA)

 Plumbing for shower heads in cells 1, 2, 7, 8 and gymnasium as follows:

o Replace shower heads with MDOC approved shower heads for jails emphasize tamper-

resistant, anti-ligature, and high durability designs, often featuring stainless steel

construction and low-flow, vandal resistant nozzles. Key brands include KryptoMax (G2

Automated Technologies), High Sierra, Acorn, and Willoughby

o Replace old valves with new valves as required

 Work to be performed Monday through Friday, 8:00am-6:00pm

 All contractor employees assigned to this project must provide ID in order to have background

checks done prior to the start of the job

Total Project Cost: $ _________________

County of Montcalm

2/12/2026

Request for Proposal

For Replacement of Plumbing Fixtures in East End of Jail

Submission Details

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Submission Deadlines

All bids must be submitted on paper and mailed or delivered to our office, address stated below, no later

than:

12:45pm on Thursday, March 12, 2026

Public Opening of bids at 12:50pm on March 12th.

Please indicate on the outside of the envelope “Replace Plumbing in Jail RFP”.

Submission Delivery Address

The delivery address for all submissions is:

Brenda A. Taeter

County Controller’s Office

County of Montcalm

211 W Main Street

P O Box 368

Stanton, MI 48888

Submission Questions and Clarifications

You may contact the following persons, if you have any questions or require clarification on any topics

covered in this Request for Proposal, no later than 3:00pm on March 2, 2026:

Doug Gietzen

Director of Buildings & Grounds

County of Montcalm

Cell: 989-818-2047

Email: dgietzen@montcalm.us

Brenda A. Taeter

County Controller/Administrator

County of Montcalm

Voice: 989-831-7398

Email: btaeter@montcalm.us

There will be a mandatory walk-thru of the project area within the Jail on Monday, February 23rd

at 10:00am. Please meet Doug in the Jail lobby at 9:50am. If you have any questions concerning

the walk-thru, please contact Doug at 989-818-2047 at your earliest convenience.

County of Montcalm

2/12/2026

Request for Proposal

For Replacement of Plumbing Fixtures in East End of Jail

Terms of Payment

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 Payment for the project will be made upon completion of the project, unless specified otherwise

in contract.

 Any additional work requiring additional cost must be submitted to the Director of Buildings &

Grounds and approved in writing (or by signature) before work is performed; additional

approved work will become part of the original contract and paid accordingly.

We appreciate your interest in this project.

County of Montcalm

2/12/2026

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238220Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

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