Irrigation System Start-Up Services - Valley Campus

Grand Valley State University issued an RFP for “Irrigation System Start‑Up Services – Valley Campus,” seeking a vendor to commission, test, and hand‑over newly installed irrigation infrastructure on its campus. The procurement emphasizes sustainability, requires submission of a completed IRS Form W‑9, and mandates compliance with Michigan sales‑tax exemption procedures. Bidders must provide two references, adhere to “American‑made” product preferences when possible, and understand that the university may negotiate or revise proposals before award. The contract was awarded to DJ’s Landscape Management, a private landscape services firm, under a likely firm‑fixed‑price arrangement. • Scope: start‑up, testing, calibration, and documentation of campus irrigation systems. • Requirements: W‑9 certification, sales‑tax exemption documentation, references, possible “American‑made” product preference. • Timeline: RFP published 20 Feb 2026, bids due 18 Mar 2026, intent‑to‑award announced 18 Mar 2026.