Project Information

Bid Title

6868 Bid TI Generator Replacement

Issuing Agency

Washtenaw Community College

Location

Michigan

Published Date

May 27, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 30, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

6868 Bid TI Generator Replacement

6868 Bid - Instructions & Specifications 319.46 KB 05/27/2026 Bid 6868 - Attachment A - Sample Small Projects Construction Contract 31.75 KB 08/04/2022 Bid 6868 - Attachment B - General Conditions 151.15 KB 08/04/2022 Bid 6868 - Attachment C - Drawings 8.34 MB 05/27/2026 Bid 6868 - Attachment D - Specifications 2.18 MB 05/27/2026 Bid 6868 - Attachment E - Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule 284.34 KB 05/27/2026

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Washtenaw Community College

Purchasing Department – SC Room 326

Bid # 6868 LA Generator Replacement

Bid Issued On: May 27, 2026

Bid Due Date: June 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT

4800 E. Huron River Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800

Phone (734) 677-5231

Fax (734) 677-5414

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

I.

General

1.1 Examination and Procurement of Documents

A.

Documents may be examined at the following locations on 05/27/26:

Washtenaw Community College

Office of Facilities Management

Damon Flowers Building

4800 East Huron River Dr.

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

B.

Electronic documents will be available at the following website:

https://www.wccnet.edu/about/purchasing/bids-rfp.php additional documents may be issued

by the Owner and will posted on the website. Vendor is responsible for ensuring they

have the most accurate documents. A site visit is required by Owner as a condition of

Contract award.

II.

Execution

2.1 Examination of Documents and Site

A.

Bidders shall carefully examine the Contract Documents and the construction site to

obtain first-hand knowledge of existing conditions.

B.

Successful bidder will be denied any application for extra payments for conditions which

can be determined by visually examining the site and the Contract Documents.

2.2 Pre-bid Meeting / Site Visit

A.

A site visit is required and bids will not be accepted from bidders who have not inspected

the site to obtain first-hand knowledge of existing conditions.

B.

A pre-bid meeting will be conducted at the start of the scheduled site visit.

C.

Each bidder shall inspect the site and become familiar with existing conditions and

limitations of the site, means of access to the site and to work areas, relationship of

existing and new work, and other conditions which might affect the proper performance

and completion of the work.

D.

No allowance will be made after bid opening for cost estimation errors attributable to any

failure to account for existing conditions and/or consider of any and all limitations on or of

this scope of work.

E.

Successful bidder will be denied any application for extra payments for conditions which

can be determined by visually examining the site.

F.

Bidder’s representative shall report to the Owner’s Representative and register his name,

phone number, and name of the company, signing in as verification of his site visit.

G. The scheduled site visit is as follows:

Date:

Time:

Location:

June 17, 2026

11:00 a.m. EDT

Damon Flowers Building, DF121

Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI

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Washtenaw Community College

Purchasing Department – SC Room 326

Bid # 6868 LA Generator Replacement

Bid Issued On: May 27, 2026

Bid Due Date: June 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT

4800 E. Huron River Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800

Phone (734) 677-5231

Fax (734) 677-5414

H.

The Owner is not obligated to offer any other times to conduct site visits.

I.

Any figured dimensions shown on the Contract Documents are for reference purposes

only. The Contractor is required to verify and confirm all dimension in the field and report

any discrepancies to the Owner’s Representative immediately. Contractor’s request for

additional payment, additional time, or reconsideration of their bid will be denied if the

claim is based on reliance on the figured dimensions shown on the Contract Documents

only.

2.3 Questions, Interpretations, and Addenda

A.

Should any bidder find discrepancies between the site markings and the Project Manual,

or be in doubt as to their exact meaning, he should notify the Owner at once. The Owner

may then, at his option, issue Addenda clarifying the same to all bidders.

B.

The Owner will not be responsible for oral instructions or for the Contractor’s

misinterpretations of the Contract Documents.

C.

Questions must be directed to Don Harrison, Purchasing Agent at

dharriso1@wccnet.edu. All communication should be directed to the Purchasing

Department. Vendor should NOT contact any department directly with questions. All

questions must be submitted by 06/24/2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. All emails must reference

the bid number and title. All questions received by the deadline date will be answered

and posted to the WCC Budget & Purchasing website

https://www.wccnet.edu/about/purchasing/bids-rfp.php by 06/26/2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

2.4 Bid Security, Bonds, and Insurance

A.

A Bid Bond is required in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid, minimum, and

shall be enclosed with the Bid Proposal, for all base bids categories in excess of

$50,000.00.

B.

Performance Bond and Payment Bond requirements are described in the General and/or

Supplementary Conditions and are one hundred percent (100%) of the total bid,

minimum, for all bids in excess of $50,000.00.

C.

Insurance requirements are described in the General and Supplementary Conditions.

2.5 Modification and Withdrawal

A.

Proposals may be withdrawn and/or changed any time prior to the bid opening.

B.

Proposals may not be withdrawn or changed after the bid opening time and shall be

deemed a firm offer continuing for a minimum of ninety (90) calendar days.

C.

Bids received after the time and date of the bid opening will not be considered for

Contract award.

2.6 Receipt of Bids

A.

All bids must be received by the WCC Purchasing Department via email pur@wccnet.edu

on or before the date and time as specified. Late bids will not be considered. Telephone

bids will not be accepted. If you have any questions concerning this bid, please do not

hesitate to contact the WCC Purchasing Department. It is the responsibility of the

Contractor to ensure that bids are received at the location stated below on or before the

due date and time.

B.

Bids will be received by the Purchasing Department of Washtenaw Community College

until 2:00 p.m. EDT, 06/30/2026. The public opening for Bid 6868 LA Generator

Replacement will be held electronically via the link below:

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Washtenaw Community College

Purchasing Department – SC Room 326

Bid # 6868 LA Generator Replacement

Bid Issued On: May 27, 2026

Bid Due Date: June 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT

4800 E. Huron River Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800

Phone (734) 677-5231

Fax (734) 677-5414

Public Opening – Bid 6868 LA Generator Replacement

06/30/2026 at 2:30 p.m. EDT

Join Zoom Meeting

https://wccnet-

edu.zoom.us/j/82709186122?pwd=nWiS3aS3jOFzgWLayiAeDncBStKvan.1

Meeting chat link

https://wccnet-edu.zoom.us/launch/jc/82709186122

Meeting ID: 827 0918 6122

Passcode: 900665

C.

Contractor shall complete, sign, and submit the Bid Proposal Form and Washtenaw

Community College Contractor Responsibility Form as a condition of Contract award.

2.7 Codes, Ordinances, Regulations, Etc.

A.

All labor and materials shall be furnished and installed in strict accordance with the latest

to-bid-date applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations of any and all governing bodies

that have jurisdiction over this project.

B.

If the quality of the labor and materials required by the Drawings and Project Manual

exceeds the requirements of the applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations, the

Drawings and Project Manual shall take precedence.

C.

If the quality of the labor and materials required by the applicable codes, ordinances, and

regulations exceed the requirements of the Drawings and Project Manual, then the

applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, etc. shall take precedence.

2.8 Subcontractors and Material Suppliers

A.

The successful bidder shall submit to the Owner within 24 hours after Notice of Award, a

complete and final list of all sub-contractors, all material suppliers, and all

superintendents (general construction and principal sub-contractors) he proposes to

engage on the work. Subcontracts and material contracts shall not be awarded unless

and until they have been approved by the Owner. Superintendents (primary contractors

and principal sub-contractors) shall not be changed during the construction on this project

without the Owner’s prior approval in writing.

B.

Names of proposed principal sub-contractors must be listed on the Bid Proposal Form.

2.9 Award of Contract

A.

Material proposals to be used for the completion of work, the competency, solvency,

reputation, and responsibility of the bidders, start/completion/duration times, and other

issues deemed relevant by the Owner and the Engineer will be considered. All

responsible bidders will receive due consideration before the awarding of this contract.

B.

In the reception of proposals for the Work, the Owner incurs no obligation to accept the

lowest priced proposal.

C.

The right to accept or reject any and all bids is reserved by the Owner.

D.

The Owner reserves the right to require testimony or legal documents pertaining to the

qualifications of a Contractor.

E.

If applicable, the Owner may award to multiple vendors if it is the best interest of the

College.

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Washtenaw Community College

Purchasing Department – SC Room 326

Bid # 6868 LA Generator Replacement

Bid Issued On: May 27, 2026

Bid Due Date: June 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT

4800 E. Huron River Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800

Phone (734) 677-5231

Fax (734) 677-5414

III. Requirements

3.1 Proof of Insurance - shall be maintained and a copy shall be provided to the College. No

changes are permitted in the insurance coverage unless agreed to in writing by the College.

Insurance shall be maintained for the following coverages in the amounts stated below.

1.

Commercial general liability insurance (occurrence form) with respect to the premises,

including contractual and products/completed operations coverages. The limits of liability

are not to be less than $1,000,000 combined single limit of bodily injury and property

damage per occurrence and $2,000,000 combined single limit of bodily injury and

property damage annual aggregate.

2.

Automobile liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit of

bodily injury and property damage per accident. Statutory workers’ compensation

employer’s liability.

3.

Umbrella or excess liability with limits not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence and

aggregate.

4.

Professional liability insurance. Specify amounts carried.

3.2 Contract Terms and Conditions – The awarded Contractor will be required to sign a standard

contract for the work to be performed per this bid. Sample contract is attached. (Attachment A –

Sample Small Project Construction Contract).

IV. Bid Scope

4.1 All work shall adhere to all specifications as outlined in the Contract Documents and Bid

Drawings. This project is scheduled to begin August 5, 2026 with a date of final completion

on or before December 20, 2026.

4.2 Scope of Work

The work of this bid category includes but is not limited to providing all labor, equipment, materials,

scaffolding, hoisting and incidentals to complete the Technical and Industrial Building Generator

Replacement Project in accordance with the specifications, drawings and applicable codes. All work is to

be performed as shown on the plans and specified herein.

THE SCOPE OF WORK IS TO INCLUDE, but is not limited to, the following items:

A.

Contractor to manage and coordinate with all other trades necessary to complete the work

per Drawings and Specifications.

B.

The construction schedule for this contract will be phased based on the following timelines:

Tentative Award date:

8/5/26

Construction start:

8/10/26

Project Completion:

12/30/26

C.

Gas service has been verified to be adequate by Peter Basso Associates.

Contractor to coordinate all shut-offs and activations with DTE.

D.

Base bid includes removal of generator off site.

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Washtenaw Community College

Purchasing Department – SC Room 326

Bid # 6868 LA Generator Replacement

Bid Issued On: May 27, 2026

Bid Due Date: June 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT

4800 E. Huron River Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800

Phone (734) 677-5231

Fax (734) 677-5414

E.

All interior demolition work is to be performed during a 3rd shift, approximately 10p.m. –

6:30 a.m.

F.

There will be seven ( 7 ) alternates

1) All Interior work to be performed during a 3rd shift, approximately 10p.m. – 6:30 a.m.

2) All Exterior work to be performed during a 3rd shift, approximately 10p.m. – 6:30 a.m.

3) Removal of Generator and relocation to Lot 5 on WCC Campus

4) Generator Tie-Ins for Fire Alarm an Access Control Systems

5) Generator Tie-Ins for Freeze Protection and Elevator Systems

6) Generator Tie-Ins for Site Lighting

7) Deduct alternate for All Site Work (Excavation, Grading, Flatwork, foundations, etc.)

G. Other contracts will occur during this project: HVAC Controls and Access controls

Contractor to be responsible for coordinating schedules for this work.

H.

Any owner provided equipment will be listed in the bid documents and it is assumed that

contractor will provide infrastructure per the design documents. The Access Controls and

HVAC Controls contractors will be responsible for installation of all hardware and cabling.

I.

Contractor to coordinate all work for proper fit, location and clearance of piping, ductwork,

equipment and accessories to ensure timely completion of work.

J.

Contractor will be responsible for all facility impacts related to the project execution.

( i.e. fire-stopping, ceiling tiles, painting, wall & flooring repairs, etc. )

K.

Contractor is to seal all wall penetrations as needed and preform fire-stopping as required.

L.

Contractor to secure and pay for all required permits, licenses, inspections, approvals, and

fees for the work. This will include all applications for permits required by Ann Arbor

Township and Michigan Bureau of Fire Safety. Contractor will coordinate all inspections

with these entities and any others having jurisdiction over the project.

M. Contractor provides its own equipment and tools necessary to complete this contract. This

includes all vertical lifts, forklifts….

N.

Contractor to field verifies all dimensions and verifies quantity’s need for this project.

O. Contractor to furnish and install all pipe identification markers, tags, schedules, nameplates

to identify ducts, pipes and mechanical equipment.

P.

WCC requests that this bid included a mandatory Allowance of $ 40,000. This amount will

be used for potential changes or added scope and will be dictated for use by WCC.

Remaining amounts will be returned at job close-out.

Q. Contractor to coordinate all new support steel layout and wall penetrations required for

complete installation.

R.

Contractor to coordinate with WCC on timing and impacts to building. Contractor to include

any premium time or off shift work required to complete system shutdowns and isolations.

S.

Restrooms in facility will be available for use by contractor’s employees.

T.

Contractor to utilize Logistics Plan included in project drawings.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238210Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
• NAICS 335312Motor and Generator Manufacturing

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