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Accepting Proposals: Cheboygan Early Childhood Services Center HVAC & Controls Upgrade Project
Unit Ventilator Controls Upgrade – Cheboygan Early Childhood Services Center
Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency (NEMCSA) is seeking proposals from qualified mechanical and controls contractors to upgrade HVAC and building automation controls at the Cheboygan Early Childhood Services Center. The project includes classroom unit ventilator controls, boiler room controls, and facility-wide HVAC control system upgrades.
Important Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| RFP Issued | November 2, 2026 |
| Proposal Due | November 20, 2026 |
| Submission Deadline | November 20, 2026, 4:30 PM |
| Optional Site Visits | November 13 or November 20, 2026 (by appointment) |
Project Location
Cheboygan Early Childhood Services Center
512 Pine Street
Cheboygan, MI
Project Overview
NEMCSA is requesting proposals to modernize and improve HVAC controls and building automation systems. Contractors may bid on one, multiple, or all project scopes.
Scope 1: Classroom Unit Ventilator Controls
- Replace 9 unit ventilator controllers
- Install wall-mounted temperature sensors
- Install discharge air sensors and freeze protection thermostats
- Replace control valves and damper actuators
- Integrate with the building automation system
- Programming, graphics, startup, testing, and commissioning
Scope 2: Boiler Room Controls
- Replace existing boiler room controller
- Install new outdoor air, supply, and return temperature sensors
- Programming, integration, startup, and testing
Scope 3: Facility-Wide HVAC Controls
- Upgrade controls for:
- 2 Air Handling Units
- 8 Fin Tube Zones
- 8 Cabinet Unit Heaters
- 2 Convectors
- Install new controllers, sensors, valves, and actuators
- Fully integrate into the building automation system
Building Automation System Requirements
The selected contractor must provide:
- Niagara Framework-based front-end system
- Distech Controls field devices and controllers
- Full Niagara compatibility and licensing
- Authorized Niagara and Distech installation and service capability
- Service office within 90 miles (approximately 1.5 hours) of the project site
- 24/7/365 emergency service support
Proposal Requirements
Proposals must include:
- Detailed cost breakdown
- Separate pricing for each project scope
- Project schedule and timeline
- Technical approach
- Three references from similar projects
- Licensing and insurance documentation
- Warranty information
- Any exclusions or assumptions
- Niagara/Distech authorization documentation
- Verification of local service office and emergency response capability
Submission Information
Submit proposals electronically to:
Kelsey Myczkowiak
Assistant Director of Business Services
? MyczkowiakK@nemcsa.org
Tyler Thormeier
Facilities & Transportation Manager
? ThormeierT@nemcsa.org
? 989-358-4708
Please include both contacts on all communications regarding this RFP.
Site Visits & Questions
Contractors are encouraged to schedule a site visit before submitting a proposal.
Available dates:
- Friday, November 13, 2026
- Friday, November 20, 2026
Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted electronically through the project contacts listed above.
Download Full RFP
The complete Request for Proposal, project specifications, Davis-Bacon requirements, certifications, and submission forms are available in the downloadable PDF attached to this posting.