RFP-MI028-3-54A - LED General & Emergency Lighting Upgrades

The Mount Clemens Housing Commission (MCHC or Commission) is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors who specialize in removal and legal disposal of existing fluorescent light fixtures and EXIT fixtures and installation and wiring of new LED fixtures, Emergency lighting fixtures and LED lighted EXIT signs in an occupied high-rise apartment building.

The successful bidder shall demonstrate that they have the ability to: Maintain their proposal pricing budget and schedule and coordinate the work to minimize disruptions to the daily operations of the Commission and their tenants.  Bidders will need to demonstrate having recent relevant experience working in similar buildings, be familiar with the building’s systems and furnish all services, including temporary protection, providing duct accesses, vacuum equipment / truck(s), tools, supervision and labor.  The TBD awarded contractor shall also be familiar and/or have experience with the requirements of HUD funded projects. 

The project site is located at Clemens Towers, 50 Church St., Mount Clemens, MI 48043.  Clemens Towers is an occupied 9-story senior and disabled HUD subsidized apartment building with 94 apartments, common areas, and a basement.  There are 8 occupied floors (floors 2nd – 9th), plus common spaces on the 1st and 9th floors.

The Commission is dedicated to providing high quality project improvements at all of its properties, by using qualified and capable contractors who can control and perform the work, and stay within the Owner’s schedule and the budget constraints.  The project will be awarded to a single contractor who will perform all of the work.  Any subcontracting of the work shall be listed on the Bid Proposal Form and approved by the Owner, prior to the awarding of the Contract.   
This project will be funded by HUD’s Capital Funding Programs, FY2021 (MI28P02850121).  The contract is planned to be awarded on or before the end of Q1, 2024.  The planning, submittals and procurement of the project’s materials are to be expedited.  The work is planned to commence immediately and all work shall be completed before and the project closed out by the end of Q3, 2024.  All pricing shall remain firm for 90 days after bid due date, and after the award is made contract pricing shall be firm for the duration of the contract.
MCHC is a Commission of the City of Mt. Clemens and is considered by the State of Michigan Treasurer, as a non-qualified nonprofit public housing agency.  Given this, the Commission is not exempt from Michigan Sales and Use Taxes and contractors who provide and/or install materials are responsible to pay Sales and/or Use Tax.  All taxes shall be included in the contractor’s proposal and included in the contractor’s Overhead and Profit.

The work included in the RFP is described in the Scope of Work and detailed in the bid specifications and drawings.  Contractors are responsible for verifying the details contained in the documents prior to submitting their proposal.