8868 Water Street Montague, MI 49437 www.winbergconstruction.com (231) 894.8409 (231) 730.3674 jared@winbergconstruction.com

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

The Board of Education for Montague Area Public Schools will be receiving separate sealed bids for:

Agricultural Classroom and Barn

4900 Stanton Blvd.

Montague, MI 49437

BID PROPOSAL

Sealed bids, in duplicate, will be received until 2:00 pm local time on Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 at the Montague Area Public

Schools District Office, 4882 Stanton Blvd., Montague, MI 49437. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after the closing of bids at the Montague High School Cafeteria located at 4900 Stanton Blvd., Montague, MI 49437. Interested parties are invited to attend. Bids received after this time will neither be considered nor accepted.

All proposals shall be accompanied by a sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure Statement as well as Iran Economic Sanctions Act, both of which forms are included in the Bid Form.

All Bids may not be modified, withdrawn, or canceled for a period of sixty (60) days from the time and date of Bid receipt.

PRE-BID MEETING

A pre-bid meeting will not be held for this project. Parties who wish to visit the site may do so at their own convenience. Please park in the parking lot to the East of the construction site per the Construction Entrance and Staging Plan in the documents.

BID DOCUMENTS

All bidding documents may be viewed and/or reproduced at the following locations:

• WinBerg Construction, Inc., 8868 Water Street, Montague, MI 49437 - (231) 894-8409

• TowerPinkster, 4 East Fulton Street, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 - (616) 456-9944

• Ajax Imaging, 777 E. Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49444 – (231) 733-2529

• Builders Exchange - Grand Rapids

• State of Michigan Sigma Vendor Self Service (VSS)

• Montague Area Public Schools website http://www.mapsk12.org/

Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from the office of the Construction Manager in accordance with the Invitation to Bid. There is not a deposit for each set of bidding documents and bid documents will not be mailed. A partial set of documents will not be issued. The return of all bidding documents in good condition is greatly appreciated.

INDEX OF BID CATEGORIES

1 – Site Work, 2 – Concrete, 3 – Masonry, 4 – Pre-Engineered Metal Building, 5 – General Trades, 6 – Caulking and Sealants, 7 – Aluminum Storefront / Doors / Glass and Glazing, 8 – Overhead Doors, 9 – LPDA, 10 – Plumbing, 11 – Mechanical, and

12 – Electrical / Fire Alarm.

BID SECURITY / PERFORMANCE BONDS

All bidders will be required to provide bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid. Bid security shall be in the form of a Bid Bond, Cashier’s Check, or Certified Check. This shall secure the Owner from loss or damage by reason of the withdrawal of the bid by a Bidder or by failure of the successful Bidder to enter into a contract with the Owner if his bid is accepted by the

Owner.

The successful Bidder will be required to secure Performance, Labor and Material bonds for all contracts exceeding $50,000, from a surety company having a rating A- or better, for the full amount of the Contract.

GENERAL STATEMENTS

The Board of Education and the Construction Manager reserve the right to waive irregularities and/or reject any and all bids.

Prevailing wages DO NOT apply to this project.

Montague Area Public Schools

Bid Categories / Scope of Work

INDEX OF BID CATEGORIES

BID CATEGORY NO. NAME

1 SITE WORK

2 CONCRETE

3 MASONRY

4 PRE-ENGINEERED METAL BUILDING (PEMB)

5 GENERAL TRADES

6 CAULKING AND SEALANTS

7 ALUM. STOREFRONT / DOORS / WINDOWS / GLASS & GLAZING

8 OVERHEAD DOORS

9 LPDA

10 PLUMBING

11 MECHANICAL

12 ELECTRICAL / FIRE ALARM

BID CATEGORIES / SCOPE OF WORK

Bid Categories have been established to guide Bidders in determining scope of work where trade jurisdiction is not clearly defined. These descriptions are not meant to be all inclusive of work to be included in Bid.

If a conflict in the assignment of work exists between the Bidding Documents and the descriptions of these Bid Categories, the requirements of the Bid Category description(s) shall take precedence, and the

Construction Manager shall be notified immediately.

Each Bidder should familiarize themselves with the work scopes of all Bid Categories, which interface with his or her own. They shall consider that the work of his or her Bid Category(s) may follow the work of another Category or other Categories, and that other Subcontractors may perform work after the work of his or her Bid Category(s), and that other Subcontractors may work simultaneously with the work of his or her own Bid Category(s). Each Bidder shall include provisions for such interfaces and for cooperation with interfacing subcontractors in his or her Bid.

Requirements for a specific Bid Category, trade or contract will generally be described in the portion of the Specifications or Drawings related to that trade or contract. Such requirements may, however, be described in other sections of the Bidding Documents. Contractors will be held responsible for having carefully examined all Drawings and read all divisions of the Specifications and all Bidding Documents to avoid omissions or duplications and to ensure a compete job.

There is not a direct relationship between the Bid Category numbers or names and the Specification

Divisions and Section numbers.

Unless specifically noted as being furnished only or install only, scopes include complete installation including all labor, material, equipment, and interface with other Trades Work, etc.

Under specific items of work listed under the “Included” or “Excluded” headings do not contain the term

“Furnish and Install,” said term shall apply unless it is specifically noted to “Furnish Only” or “Install

Only.”

Bidders are required to familiarize themselves with ALL Bid Categories. It is not sufficient to read only your scope since references are made as to scope elsewhere where required.

BID CATEGORY NO. 1 – SITE WORK

Include: Complete all Site Work as shown on the drawings and as specified in the following sections:

Procurement and Contracting Requirements Division 00

General Requirements Division 01

Site Clearing 31 1000

Earth Moving 31 2000

Asphalt Paving 32 1216

Site Sanitary Sewerage Gravity Piping 33 3113

Storm Utility Drainage Piping 33 4100

a. Responsible for contacting MISS DIG to locate all underground utilities prior to any excavating

b. The Construction Manager will provide building corners and a benchmark elevation. All other layout for building foundations will be by this Bid Category working along with Bid Category No.

02 - Concrete

c. Tree removals and stump removals (no grinding) will be provided by the Owner

d. Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Permit and control thereof

e. Clearing, rough grading, backfill and compaction of all areas for all new building and paving

f. Strip and stockpile existing topsoil – redistribute topsoil up to all concrete around the building, around all new gravel drives and all disturb areas of construction

g. Furnish and install all new 6” 22A gravel for drives and approach areas per Sheet C 100

h. Saw cut and remove asphalt paving, install gravel/aggregate base, fine grading of said base and install asphalt patching as indicated on the plans

i. Rework parking lot striping per detail on Sheet C 100

j. Backfilling of all curbs, walks, drives, etc.

k. Furnish and install all storm sewer piping per C 300 and tie-in at existing CB #1 – plan on five (5) downspouts per side of the building that will need to be picked up

l. Furnish and install all new 6” sanitary sewer and tie into existing sanitary line West of drive

m. Furnish and install all new 2” HDPE water service – See Sheet C 300 for details and notes

n. This contractor is to saw cut all existing pavements immediately prior to placement of new pavements at tie-in locations

o. Remove/dispose of all concrete, mortar, grout washout that is created by other Bid Categories

p. Perform final grading and installation of sand base as required for concrete flatwork activities

q. Excavation, backfill, and compaction for all building foundations installed by Concrete subcontractor

r. Furnish and install all 2” perimeter foundation insulation at the time of backfill

s. Excavation, bedding materials, piping, structures, backfill, and compaction as required for all underground utility construction

t. Any excess sand is to be hauled offsite

u. Maintain access into and out of the construction area(s)

v. At the end of the project sweep/blow off all asphalt and concrete surfaces within the construction zone

w. Provide all required submittals and/or shop drawings within two weeks of Notice to Proceed

x. Progress Meeting attendance

y. Coordination with other Bid Category contractors

z. Coordination with the Construction Schedule

aa. All applicable permits and related fees, reviews, and inspections as required for the completion of the work in this Bid Category

bb. Daily housekeeping and cleanup

cc. All required warranties and guarantees and operation and maintenance manual information

dd. Applicable sales tax

ee. All applicable freight FOB jobsite

Exclude:

• Testing will be provided and paid for by the Construction Manager

• Excavation and backfill of mechanical and electrical trades

• Electrical service feed conduit trench/boring to be by (B.C. No. 12 – Electrical/Fire Alarm)

• Communication feed conduit trench/boring to be by (B.C. No. 12 – Electrical/Fire Alarm)

BID CATEGORY NO. 2 – CONCRETE

Include: Complete all Concrete work as shown on the drawings and as specified in the following sections:

Procurement and Contracting Requirements Division 00

General Requirements Division 01

Cast-In-Place Concrete 03 3000

Concrete Paving 32 1313

* See Structural Plans for Concrete Specifications

a. Installation of all embedded items and anchor bolts (furnished by B.C. No. 4 – PEMB)

b. The Construction Manager will provide building corners and a benchmark elevation. All other layout for building concrete will be by this Bid Category working along with Bid Category No. 01

– Site Work

c. Furnish and install all site concrete, including but not limited to; concrete sidewalks and aprons

d. Form, reinforce and place all new footings, foundations, walls, and slabs as required and shown

e. Furnish and install all required doweling and steel reinforcing as required and shown

f. Furnish and install all expansion joint material as required and shown

g. Coordination with other trades in providing all necessary sleeves in foundation walls

h. Coordination with Bid Category No. 10 – Plumbing on setting height and pouring around trench drain in Barn 105 to ensure proper installation

i. Form, reinforce and place all thickened slab footings

j. Form, reinforce and place all slabs on grade as shown and specified

k. Form, reinforce and place equipment pad for MAU-1 on the North side of the building as shown on Sheet M 100 – figure 4’ x 6’ at 6” thick

l. Provide all required submittals and/or shop drawings within two weeks of Notice to Proceed

m. Progress Meeting attendance

n. Coordination with other Bid Category contractors

o. Coordination with the Construction Schedule

p. All applicable permits and related fees, reviews, and inspections as required for the completion of the work in this Bid Category

q. Daily housekeeping and cleanup

r. All required warranties and guarantees and operation and maintenance manual information

s. Applicable sales tax

t. All applicable freight FOB jobsite

• Furnish and install of perimeter foundation insulation by (B.C. No. 1 – Site Work)

• Trench drain to be furnished and installed by (B.C. No. 10 – Plumbing)

BID CATEGORY NO. 3 – MASONRY

Include: Furnish and install all Concrete Masonry Units and required masonry reinforcing and masonry appurtenances as shown on the drawings and as specified in the following sections:

Procurement and Contracting Requirements Division 00

General Requirements Division 01

Concrete Unit Masonry 04 2200

* See Structural Plans for Masonry Specifications

a. Installation of all embedded items and anchor bolts (furnished by B.C. No. 6 – Steel)

b. Install all hollow metal door frames working with (B.C. No. 5 – General Trades) in all masonry walls – all frames in masonry walls to be slugged (grouted solid)

c. Furnish and install cast stone portal frame lintel(s) as required and shown

d. Furnish and install all steel reinforcing as shown and specified

e. All grouting as required per the plans and specifications

f. Provide all required submittals and/or shop drawings within two weeks of Notice to Proceed

g. Progress Meeting attendance

h. Coordination with other Bid Category contractors

i. Coordination with the Construction Schedule

j. All applicable permits and related fees, reviews, and inspections as required for the completion of the work in this Bid Category

k. Daily housekeeping and cleanup

l. All required warranties and guarantees and operation and maintenance manual information

m. Applicable sales tax

n. All applicable freight FOB jobsite

• Special inspections will be provided and paid for by the Construction Manager

• Furnishing of hollow metal door and borrowed lite frames by (B.C. No. 5 – General Trades)

• Caulking and sealants by (B.C. No. 6 – Caulking and Sealants)

BID CATEGORY NO. 4 – PRE-ENGINEERED METAL BUILDING (PEMB)

Include: Engineer, fabricate, deliver and erect a complete pre-engineered metal building package to the job site as shown on the drawings and as specified in the following sections:

Procurement and Contracting Requirements Division 00

General Requirements Division 01

Snow Guards 07 7253

Metal Building Systems 13 3419

* See Structural Plans for PEMB Specifications

a. Responsible for working closely with the Architect and Construction Manager to provide engineering drawings and calculations for developing accurate foundation and framing plans into the Construction Documents

b. Furnish all anchor bolts and embedded items to be installed by (B.C. No. 4 – Concrete)

c. Furnish and erect all rigid frames, portal frames, end wall frames, wall girts, roof purlins, bracing, clips, fasteners, insulated metal wall panels, standing seam insulated metal roof panels, gutters, downspouts, and trims for a complete building envelope

d. Please note on Sheet SG 001 the 5 PSF collateral load for roof top equipment – there is no roof top equipment, this is to cover the added loads of hanging ductwork, lighting, plumbing, conduits, etc.

e. Furnish and install all finish trims and jamb material matching wall panels around all exterior windows, man doors and overhead coiling doors

f. Furnish and install 3” insulated metal wall panels

g. Furnish and install 4” standing seam insulated metal roof panels

h. Furnish and install all external gutters and downspouts

i. Furnish and install snow guards the entire length of the roof, two (2) rows both sides

j. Provide all required submittals and/or shop drawings within two weeks of Notice to Proceed

k. Progress Meeting attendance

l. Coordination with other Bid Category contractors

m. Coordination with the Construction Schedule

n. All applicable permits and related fees, reviews, and inspections as required for the completion of the work in this Bid Category

o. Daily housekeeping and cleanup

p. All required warranties and guarantees and operation and maintenance manual information

q. Applicable sales tax

r. All applicable freight FOB jobsite

• Special inspections will be provided and paid for by the Construction Manager

• Clip angles for steel stud connections to structural steel by (B.C. No. 9 – LPDA)

• Roofing on canopies on South façade by (B.C. No. 5 – General Trades)

BID CATEGORY NO. 5 – GENERAL TRADES

Include: Furnish and install the following items of work as shown on the drawings and as specified in the following sections:

Procurement and Contracting Requirements Division 00

General Requirements Division 01

Metal Fabrications 05 5000

Rough Carpentry 06 1000

Sheathing 06 1600

Exterior Architectural Woodwork 06 4013

Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 1113

Fire-Resistance Rated Frames 08 1243

Floor Doors 08 3483

Fire Protection Cabinets 10 4413

Fire Extinguishers 10 4416

a. Provide labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to perform all rough carpentry required for the project, including but not limited to; wood blocking, casework blocking, nailers, exterior wood sheathing, etc. as shown and specified

b. Furnish all material and labor to build all canopies on the South façade of the building – this should include all FRT ledger, rafters and subfascia framing, 5/8” plywood roof sheathing, standing seam metal roof and counter flashing, and cedar corbel brackets

c. Furnish and install all 2x FRT blocking at hollow metal frames to be installed in steel stud walls – installation of hollow metal frame in steel stud walls by this bid category

d. Furnish and install all hollow metal door frames, hollow metal doors, and door hardware per the plans, specifications, door schedule, and hardware schedule – assist with (B.C. No. 3 –

Masonry) on hollow metal frame(s) installation in CMU walls

e. Furnish and install all fire extinguisher and cabinets as shown and/or specified – see Sheet

G101 for locations

f. Furnish and install steel ladder in Janitor 102

g. Furnish and install floor access door in Janitor 102 ceiling

h. Furnish and install (3) 2” x 2” locking, safety bars on U-brackets at Door 200A in Mezzanine – called out on Sheet A 101 in the Mech Mezzanine Plan

i. Please note CFM framing of Mechanical Mezzanine over top of Storage 101 and Janitor 102 – underside is to be unfinished and top side will be 3/4" FRT T&G plywood – CFM framing will be by (B.C. No. 9 – LPDA) and 3/4" FRT T&G plywood will be furnished and installed by this B.C.

j. Please note CFM framing over Chickens 106 – flat ceiling framing in Chickens 106 shall be 5/8” drywall with FRP finish by (B.C. No. 9 – LPDA) – sloped roof framing by (B.C. No. 9 – LPDA) and

5/8” FRT plywood on roof slope and sides down to CMU shall be furnished and installed by this bid category

k. Provide all required submittals and/or shop drawings within two weeks of Notice to Proceed

l. Progress Meeting attendance

m. Coordination with other Bid Category contractors

n. Coordination with the Construction Schedule

o. All applicable permits and related fees, reviews, and inspections as required for the completion of the work in this Bid Category

p. Daily housekeeping and cleanup

q. All required warranties and guarantees and operation and maintenance manual information

r. Applicable sales tax

s. All applicable freight FOB jobsite

• Special inspections will be provided and paid for by the Construction Manager

• Aluminum door hardware by (B.C. No. 7 – Aluminum Storefront / Doors / Glass and Glazing)

• Steel stud framing and furring by (B.C. No. 9 – LPDA)

• Toilet accessories will be furnished and installed by the Owner

• All casework and countertops will be furnished and installed by the Owner

• All interior and exterior letters and signage will be by the Owner

BID CATEGORY NO. 6 – CAULKING AND SEALANTS

Include: Furnish and install all Caulking and Sealants as shown on the drawings and as specified in the following sections:

Procurement and Contracting Requirements Division 00

General Requirements Division 01

Manufactured Roof Expansion Joints 07 7129

Joint Firestopping 07 8443

Preformed Joint Seals 07 9100

Joint Sealants 07 9200

Acoustical Joint Sealants 07 9219

Concrete Paving Joint Sealants 32 1373

a. Areas to be caulked include but are not limited to the following: where dissimilar materials meet, around all door frames (interior and exterior), drywall to metal building insulated metal panels and around Z-girts, CMU-to-CMU inside corners, etc.

b. All building control joints inside and outside the building

c. Fire caulking of portal frame – both sides of the rated wall

d. Interior and exterior caulking of all aluminum storefront door and window frames

e. Caulking of all interior hollow metal frames to drywall and/or CMU – both sides of the frame

f. All new exterior sidewalk expansion joints to be caulked

g. Furnish and install all fire caulking at rated walls and portal frames – MEP is responsible for their own penetrations

h. All caulking at exterior concrete walks, patios, and aprons where they meet foundation wall

i. Furnish and install complete building expansion joint system with metal roof cover at firewall

j. Provide all required submittals and/or shop drawings within two weeks of Notice to Proceed

k. Progress Meeting attendance

l. Coordination with other Bid Category contractors

m. Coordination with the Construction Schedule

n. All applicable permits and related fees, reviews, and inspections as required for the completion of the work in this Bid Category

o. Daily housekeeping and cleanup

p. All required warranties and guarantees and operation and maintenance manual information

BID CATEGORY NO. 7 – ALUMINUM STOREFRONT / DOORS / GLASS & GLAZING

Include: Furnish and install all Aluminum Storefront, Doors, Glass and Glazing as shown on the drawings and as specified in the following sections:

Procurement and Contracting Requirements Division 00

General Requirements Division 01

Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08 4113

Glazing 08 8000

a. Provide all labor, materials, engineering and shop drawings for a complete aluminum storefront door system(s), window system(s), and doors, frames and hardware complete

b. Furnish and install all flashing and counter flashing as required

c. Prepare openings to receive new aluminum framing, including but not limited to: all anchors, shimming, blocking, etc.

d. Furnish and install a complete water-tight and air-tight assembly

e. Furnish and install all glass and glazing at hollow metal doors, hollow metal frames, etc. – please see Sheet A 501 for Door Schedule and glass types

f. Furnish and install all hardware related to the doors provided by this Bid Category

g. Furnish and install all electronic strikes in doors and frames provided by this Bid Category

h. All aluminum doors and frames shall be dark bronze in color – please provide voluntary alternate price for them to be black in color in lieu of dark bronze

i. Provide all required submittals and/or shop drawings within two weeks of Notice to Proceed

j. Progress Meeting attendance

k. Coordination with other Bid Category contractors

l. Coordination with the Construction Schedule

m. All applicable permits and related fees, reviews, and inspections as required for the completion of the work in this Bid Category

n. Daily housekeeping and cleanup

o. All required warranties and guarantees and operation and maintenance manual information

p. Applicable sales tax

q. All applicable freight FOB jobsite

• Interior and exterior caulking of aluminum frames by (B.C. No. 6 – Caulking and Sealants)

• Card readers for doors with electric strikes will be by the Owner

BID CATEGORY NO. 8 – OVERHEAD DOORS

Include: Furnish and install all overhead coiling doors, track, operators, push buttons, accessories, and hardware complete as shown on the drawings and as specified in the following sections:

Procurement and Contracting Requirements Division 00

General Requirements Division 01

Overhead Coiling Doors 08 3323

a. Furnish and install all overhead coiling doors, track, operators, and hardware complete

b. Note doors 105B and 105D will have electric operators

c. Doors 105C and 106A will be manually operated

d. Provide all required submittals and/or shop drawings within two weeks of Notice to Proceed

e. Progress Meeting attendance

f. Coordination with other Bid Category contractors

g. Coordination with the Construction Schedule

h. All applicable permits and related fees, reviews, and inspections as required for the completion of the work in this Bid Category

i. Daily housekeeping and cleanup

j. All required warranties and guarantees and operation and maintenance manual information

k. Applicable sales tax

l. All applicable freight FOB jobsite

BID CATEGORY NO. 9 – LATH / PLASTER / DRYWALL / ACOUSTICAL (LPDA)

Include: Complete all Steel Stud Framing, Insulation, Drywall, Ceilings, etc. as shown on the drawings and as specified in the following sections:

Procurement and Contracting Requirements Division 00

General Requirements Division 01

Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 2216

Gypsum Board 09 2900

* See Structural Plans for Cold-Formed Metal Framing Specifications

a. Furnish and install all steel stud framing including all furring – all wall types – to include all bracing, clip angles, etc. for a complete framing system

b. Furnish and install all new Prelude XL grid and Gridstone tile for all acoustical ceilings

c. Hang, tape, and finish all drywall as shown

d. Please note CFM framing of Mechanical Mezzanine over top of Storage 101 and Janitor 102 – underside is to be unfinished and top side will be 3/4" FRT T&G plywood by others

e. Please note CFM framing over Chickens 106 – flat ceiling in Chickens 106 shall be 5/8” drywall with FRP finish by this bid category – sloped roof framing by this bid category and sheathing and perimeter trim by others

f. Slip track will need to be installed at top of all walls at underside of IMP roof panels – tear away bead should be figured for a clean look

g. Where CFM framing for walls tie-in at perimeter PEMB wall girts and insulated metal wall panels (IMP’s), drywall and sub-framing/blocking will need to be installed so that the drywall is finished up to and around all horizontal Z-girts and up to IMP’s for a clean look – tear away bead should be figured at IMP’s

h. Provide all required submittals and/or shop drawings within two weeks of Notice to Proceed

i. Progress Meeting attendance

j. Coordination with other Bid Category contractors

k. Coordination with the Construction Schedule

l. All applicable permits and related fees, reviews, and inspections as required for the completion of the work in this Bid Category

m. Daily housekeeping and cleanup

n. All required warranties and guarantees and operation and maintenance manual information

o. Applicable sales tax

p. All applicable freight FOB jobsite

• Wood sheathing furnished and installed by (B.C. No. 5 – General Trades)

• Rigid foundation insulation by (B.C. No. 1 – Site Work)

• Roof insulation by (B.C. No. 4 – PEMB)

• Wall insulation by (B.C. No. 4 – PEMB)

BID CATEGORY NO. 10 – PLUMBING

Include: Complete all Plumbing work as shown on the drawings and as specified in the following sections:

Procurement and Contracting Requirements Division 00

General Requirements Division 01

Common Work Results for Plumbing 22 0500

General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 22 0523

Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 22 0553

Plumbing Insulation 22 0700

Facility Water Distribution Piping 22 1113

Domestic Water Piping 22 1116

Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping 22 1316

Plumbing Fixtures 22 4000

a. Provide and install a complete and operational plumbing system as shown and specified, including but not limited to the following: all pipe, fittings, valves, fixtures, trims, vents, clean-outs, access doors, etc. for the domestic hot/cold water piping and sanitary and storm sewer systems, testing, etc. as per the plans and specifications

b. Furnish and install all plumbing fixtures as indicated on the plans and specifications

c. Furnish and install all plumbing specialties including roof drains, overflow drains, floor drains, floor sinks, sumps, clean-outs, back-flow preventers, water hammer arrestors, and mixing valves as required

d. All roof drain leaders to be 5’ outside of building – tie in by (B.C. No. 1 – Site Work)

e. Furnish and install trench drain in Barn 105 – coordinate with (B.C. No. 2 – Concrete)

f. Insulation of all piping, valves, and fittings installed by this Bid Category and as shown and specified

g. All layout, excavation, backfilling, and compaction as related to this Bid Category’s underground work

h. Provide all cutting, drilling, and core boring as needed to complete the work

i. All equipment and/or housekeeping pads for equipment not shown on the plans shall be by this Bid Category

j. All caulking, fire caulking, and sealants of penetrations of this Bid Category’s work as required by codes, plans, and specifications to maintain designated fire and smoke ratings

k. Instruction and/or training of Owner’s maintenance personnel for all systems installed

l. Provide all required submittals and/or shop drawings within two weeks of Notice to Proceed

m. Progress Meeting attendance

n. Coordination with other Bid Category contractors

o. Coordination with the Construction Schedule

p. All applicable permits and related fees, reviews, and inspections as required for the completion of the work in this Bid Category

q. Daily housekeeping and cleanup

r. All required warranties and guarantees and operation and maintenance manual information

s. Applicable sales tax

t. All applicable freight FOB jobsite

• Gas piping by (B.C. No.11 – Mechanical)

BID CATEGORY NO. 11 – MECHANICAL

Include: Complete all Mechanical work as shown on the drawings and as specified in the following sections:

Procurement and Contracting Requirements Division 00

General Requirements Division 01

Fixed Louvers 08 9119

Common Work Results for HVAC 23 0500

Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment 23 0529

Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment 23 0553

Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 23 0593

HVAC Insulation 23 0700

Controls for HVAC 23 0923

Facility Natural-Gas Piping 23 1123

Refrigerant Piping 23 2300

Metal Ducts 23 3113

Air Duct Accessories 23 3300

HVAC Power Ventilators 23 3423

Diffusers, Registers and Grilles 23 3713

Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Units 23 7200

Air Cooled Condensing Units 23 7213

a. Furnish and install a complete and operable mechanical and HVAC system including: ductwork, piping, valves, pumps, fans, louvers, RTU’s, AHU’s, ACCU’s, VAV’s, boilers, cabinet unit heaters, unit heaters, temperature controls, test and balancing, filters, grilles, diffusers, dampers, etc. as shown and specified

b. Furnish and install all gas piping as shown and specified

c. Furnish and install thermal insulation related to this work

d. All hoisting, bracing, temporary protection necessary to complete the trade’s work and install all equipment

e. Touch-up painting of factory pre-finished equipment

f. Provide all cutting, drilling and core boring of holes and penetrations as needed to complete the work

g. All caulking, fire caulking, and sealants of penetrations of this Bid Category’s work as required by codes, plans, and specifications to maintain designated fire and smoke ratings

h. Furnish and install all louvers in exterior walls – See Sheet A 301 for louver table and locations.

Also includes the 2’x2’ decorative louver in the gable end of the South wall

i. Instruction and-or training of Owner’s maintenance personnel for all systems installed

j. Provide all required submittals and/or shop drawings within two weeks of Notice to Proceed

k. Progress Meeting attendance

l. Coordination with other Bid Category contractors

m. Coordination with the Construction Schedule

n. All applicable permits and related fees, reviews, and inspections as required for the completion of the work in this Bid Category

o. Daily housekeeping and cleanup

p. All required warranties and guarantees and operation and maintenance manual information

• Concrete pad for MAU-1 on North side of building by (B.C. No. 2 – Concrete)

• Electrical hook-ups of equipment by (B.C. No. 12 – Electrical / Fire Alarm)

BID CATEGORY NO. 12 – ELECTRICAL / FIRE ALARM

Include: Complete all Electrical work as shown on the drawings and as specified in the following sections:

Procurement and Contracting Requirements Division 00

General Requirements Division 01

Common Work Results for Electrical 26 0500

Basic Electrical Materials and Methods 26 0510

Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 0519

Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 0526

Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 0533

Identification for Electrical Systems 26 0553

Lighting Control Devices 26 0923

Panelboards 26 2416

Wiring Devices 26 2726

LED Interior Lighting 26 5119

Exterior Lighting 26 5619

Digital, Addressable Fire-Alarm System 28 3111

a. Furnish and install a complete and operational electrical system for the building including lighting systems, power distribution systems, low voltage distribution, wiring methods, communications and security wiring, power hook-up of equipment furnished by others, panels, disconnects, etc. as shown and specified

b. Provide temporary construction power GFI protected as necessary and as directed by the

Construction Manager for the duration of the project

c. Provide temporary lighting during construction as directed by the Construction Manager for the duration of the project until final lighting systems are being installed

d. Provide all voice and data boxes, conduits, and stubs above ceilings as shown – cabling and connections will be by others

e. Furnish and install all new fire alarm system, including all pull stations, strobes, horn strobes, smoke detectors, etc. – wiring complete per the plans and specifications and per the State of

Michigan

f. Furnish and install power feeds for electric strikes provided and installed by (B.C. No. 7 – Alum.

Storefront / Doors / Glass & Glazing). Card readers and tie-in will be by Owner

g. Furnish and install all required sleeves, provide all cutting, drilling, core drilling as necessary to complete the work

h. Contractor is responsible for any metal or wood support framing needed for electrical systems

i. Responsible to ensure mason installs all boxes and conduits level, plumb, square, and flush to the finish face of wall and completely encased in mortar

j. Please see Sheet ES 101 for note regarding electrical service tie-in at existing panel

k. Please see Sheet ES 101 and Sheet C 300 for location of existing grade mounted communication box where 2” conduit goes from box to new building – communication tie-in will be by the Owner, but the 2” conduit to be by E.C.

l. All caulking, fire caulking, and sealants of penetrations of this Bid Category’s work as required by codes, plans, and specifications to maintain designated fire and smoke ratings

m. Instruction and-or training of Owner’s maintenance personnel for all systems installed

n. Provide all required submittals and/or shop drawings within two weeks of Notice to Proceed

o. Progress Meeting attendance

p. Coordination with other Bid Category contractors

q. Coordination with the Construction Schedule

r. All applicable permits and related fees, reviews, and inspections as required for the completion of the work in this Bid Category

s. Daily housekeeping and cleanup

t. All required warranties and guarantees and operation and maintenance manual information

u. Applicable sales tax

v. All applicable freight FOB jobsite

• Fiber/communication tie-in is by others

• Low-voltage data cabling is by others

• Card Readers and tie-in are by others

Instructions to Bidders

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. DEFINITIONS

A. The Owner is Montague Area Public Schools of Montague, MI.

B. The Project Team consists of the Owner, the Construction Manager: WinBerg Construction, Inc., the Architect/Engineer: TowerPinkster, and other design professionals umbrellaed under

TowerPinkster providing services in connection with the Project.

C. The Project consists of the construction of a new agricultural classroom and barn. The structure is a pre-engineered steel building with a masonry firewall separating the classroom and barn areas. This includes an area for chickens, pen areas for larger animals to move in and out of the barn, a restroom, janitor closet, storage room, and a mechanical mezzanine.

D. Work is any portion of the Project.

E. The Bidding Documents include:

1. Advertisement for Bids

2. Instruction to Bidders

3. Bid Categories (Scopes of Work)

4. Bid Form

5. Sample Subcontract Agreement Form

6. Specifications for the Project

7. Drawings for the Project

8. All Addenda and Clarifications issued prior to the date Proposals are received

9. Construction Entrance & Staging Plan

10. Preliminary Construction Schedule

F. Addenda are written and/or graphic instruments issued by the Architect, Civil Engineer and/or other design professionals which adds to, deletes from, clarify, or correct the Bidding

Documents.

G. Base Bids are stipulated sums in the Bid Form for which Bidders propose to perform the Work of the Bid Categories, and which Alternate Bids may be added to or deleted from.

H. Alternate Bids are sums, which may be added to or deleted from Base Bids for the performance of Alternate Work, as defined in the Bidding Documents.

I. Bid Categories are the divisions of Work into which the Project is divided for bidding purposes.

Bid Categories shall not be confused with Specification Divisions.

J. Bid Category Descriptions are written descriptions of the Work included in the Bid Categories.

This may also be referred to as Bid Package Descriptions or Scopes of Work.

2. BIDDER’S REPRESENTATION

A. Bidders, by submitting a bid, represent that they have read and understand the Bidding

Documents to the extent that it relates to the Work for which the bid was submitted, and that the bid is made in accordance with the Bidding Documents.

B. Bidder has visited the site and become familiar with the local conditions, specifically as it relates to the Work being performed and have correlated these observations with the requirements of the Bidding Documents.

C. Bids submitted shall be representative of the materials, systems, equipment, and manufacturers as set forth in the Bidding Documents, without exception, unless noted on the Bid Form.

3. BIDDING DOCUMENTS

A. Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from the office of the Construction Manager in accordance with the Invitation to Bid. There is not a deposit for each set of bidding documents and bid documents will not be mailed. A partial set of documents will not be issued.

The return of all bidding documents in good condition is greatly appreciated.

B. The Bidding Documents can also be viewed or reproduced at the following locations:

WinBerg Construction, Inc. TowerPinkster

8868 Water Street 4 East Fulton Street, Suite 200

Montague, MI 49437 Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(231) 894-8409 (616) 456-9944

Ajax Imaging State of Michigan SIGMA

777 E. Sherman Blvd. Vendor Self Service (VSS)

Muskegon, MI 49444

(231) 733-2529

Builders Exchange Montague Area Public Schools website

Grand Rapids http://www.mapsk12.org/

4. PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. A Preliminary Construction Schedule has been developed by the Construction Manager and supplied to the Bidders. Each Bidder is required to review the dates indicated in that Schedule, and either to endorse or amend them within the context of the Bid Division(s) they are bidding.

Space is provided on the Bid Form for endorsement or amendment of. The Construction

Schedule and the information it provides are part of the Bidding Documents.

B. Each Bidder is obligated to comment on the Construction Schedule if, in his or her opinion, the dates do not depict realistic time interval(s) for performance of the Work of his or her Bid

Category.

C. The effect of endorsements and amendments to the Construction Schedule will be considered when selecting Bidders for contract awards.

D. The Project will proceed with the following schedule:

July 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM Bids Due at MAPS – District Office

July 29, 2026 at 2:05 PM Public Bid Opening at Montague High School Cafeteria

August 3-4, 2026 Post-Bid Interviews at WinBerg Construction’s Office

August 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM MAPS School Board Meeting for Approval

August 11-14, 2026 Issue Contracts / Purchase Orders

Contractors to start submittal process upon receiving contracts

TBD Pre-Construction Meeting

August 2026 Construction Start

April 2027 Substantial Completion

May 2027 Owner Occupancy

5. BIDDING PROCEDURES

A. All Proposals shall be submitted, in duplicate, on the Bid Form provided in the construction documents. All blanks on the form shall be filled in by either typewriter or manually in ink. No oral, telephone, emailed, or faxed bids will be accepted.

B. Proposals will be accepted for one (1) Bid Category only. If a Bidder wishes to submit a Proposal for more than one Bid Category, a separate Proposal shall be submitted in a sealed opaque envelope for each Bid Category submitted.

C. Proposals shall be sealed in opaque envelopes identifying the legal name and address of the submitting contractor’s company, plainly labeled as follows:

Sealed Bid Proposal for Montague Area Public Schools

Bid Division # and Company Name

D. Proposals must be received prior to Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 at 2:00 pm local time at the

Montague Area Public Schools District Office, located at 4882 Stanton Blvd., Montague, MI

49437. All proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after the closing of bids in the Montague High School Cafeteria located at 4900 Stanton Blvd., Montague, MI 49437.

Interested parties are invited to attend. Bids received after this time will neither be considered nor accepted.

E. A Pre-Bid Meeting will not be held for this project. Parties who wish to visit the site may do so at their own convenience. Please park in the parking lot to the East of the construction site per the Construction Entrance and Staging Plan in the documents.

F. All proposals shall be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship between the bidder and any member of the School District’s Board of Education or the Superintendent. The Familial Disclosure Statement form is included in the Bid Form. Failure to provide this document will result in the rejection of your Bid, pursuant to Section 1267 of the

Revised School Code – MCL 380.1267.

G. All proposals shall be accompanied by a sworn and notarized Iran Economic Sanctions Act in compliance with “Iran linked business” within the meaning of the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012. The Iran Economic Sanctions Act form is included in the

Bid Form. Proposals that are not accompanied by the sworn and notarized Act will not be accepted.

H. Bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid, in the form of a Bid Bond, Certified or

Cashier’s Check is required and to be made payable to Montague Area Public Schools. Proposals not accompanied with the proper bid security will not be accepted.

I. Performance, labor and material bond costs (which is to cover 100% of the value of the Contract amount) should be included in the Base Bid cost of the contactor. Please note there is a breakout price on the Bid Form where the cost of said bond is to be noted.

J. All applicable Michigan sales and use taxes apply to this project.

K. Prevailing wages DO NOT apply to the project.

L. After the time and date of receipt of Bids, a bid may not be withdrawn, modified, or canceled by the Bidder for a period of sixty (60) days.

6. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

A. Unless indicated otherwise, all bids received on time, as set forth in the Advertisement and

Invitation to Bid, will be publicly opened and read aloud.

B. The Bidder recognizes that the Owner and the Construction Manager reserve the right to waive irregularities and/or reject any and all bids.

C. It is the intent of the Owner to award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, provided the

Bid has been submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Bidding Documents and does not exceed the funds available.

D. The Owner and Construction Manager reserve the right to accept Mandatory and Voluntary

Alternates in any order or combination, unless otherwise specifically provided in the Bidding

Documents.

E. After the Owner has awarded the Bid Categories the Construction Manager will prepare and transmit a Notice of Intent to Award to the successful Bidders.

7. POST-BID INFORMATION

A. Within ten (10) days upon receipt of the Notice of Intent to Award, which shall be considered as a Notice to Proceed, the successful Bidder shall submit the following information to the

Construction Manager:

1. If required, a labor, material and payment bond covering one-hundred percent (100%) of the value of the contract (exceeding $50,000.00) per the Bidding Documents.

2. Certificate of Insurance, meeting or exceeding the limits set forth in the Bidding

Documents, also naming Montague Area Public Schools, WinBerg Construction, Inc., and

TowerPinkster as additional insured for General Liability.

3. A cost breakdown on the continuation sheets of the “Application and Certificate for

Payment,” AIA Document G703 showing all major work items, separated by both material and labor.

4. A list of the work which will be performed by the Bidder’s own force, a list of their subcontractors and a list of work that will be performed by the subcontractor’s forces.

5. Names of the manufacturers, products and suppliers of all principle items, materials or systems proposed for the Work.

6. The name(s) of the on-site supervisor(s) whom the bidder proposes to employ to accomplish the Work and all appropriate contact information.

7. Schedule information, particularly long lead-time items that will impact the schedule.

8. Current company Safety Plan / Program to be kept on file at the office of the

Construction Manager.

9. Shop Drawing procurement shall begin at this time.

B. The Bidder will be notified in writing if any of the above items are not acceptable.

C. The Owner, Architect, and Construction Manager may make such investigations as they deem necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the Work. The Bidder shall furnish all such information and data for this purpose as the Construction Manager may request within five (5) days from Bid Date, including, but not limited to:

1. A list of projects completed of similar size and scope

2. Financial statements for the past two (2) years

3. A current list of work in progress

D. The Owner reserves the right, based on the advice of the Construction Manager and Architect, to reject any bid if the evidence submitted, or investigation of such Bidder, fails to prove that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Contract and to complete the

Work contemplated therein.

E. Upon receipt of the Contract, the Bidder shall sign and return the document to the Construction

Manager within ten (10) days.

F. Upon receipt of the Contract, the Bidder shall complete Shop Drawings and schedule delivery of materials on a timely basis.

G. Contractors will be required to submit with their monthly billings a sworn statement showing all subcontractors, material suppliers and their respective contract amounts.

H. Post-Bid Interviews will be required for the apparent low Bidder(s) in each Bid Category and may be required for however many Bidder interviews it takes to get to the lowest responsible Bidder in each Bid Category. This is as the discretion of the Owner, Architect and Construction

Manager.

The Post-Bid Interview Schedule will be as follows (see next page):

POST-BID INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

Monday, August 3, 2026

TIME BID CATEGORY CONTRACTOR CONTACT PHONE

9:00 AM 1 Site Work

10:00 AM 2 Concrete

11:00 AM 3 Masonry

1:00 PM 4 Pre-Eng. Metal Building

2:00 PM 5 General Trades

3:00 PM 6 Caulking and Sealants

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

TIME BID CATEGORY CONTRACTOR CONTACT PHONE

9:00 AM 7 Alum. Glass & Glazing

10:00 AM 8 Overhead Doors

11:00 AM 9 LPDA

1:00 PM 10 Plumbing

2:00 PM 11 HVAC

3:00 PM 12 Electrical / Fire Alarm

Contractors are required to bring all scheduling, supplier, material, and pricing information and shall be prepared to discuss the project in depth to aid the Team in verifying the completeness of their Bid.

Post-Bid Interviews will be held at the following location:

WinBerg Construction, Inc.

Conference Room

8868 Water Street

8. FORM OF AGREEMENT

A. Subcontract Agreements will be issued by the Construction Manager upon receipt and successful review of all information requested of the Bidder.

B. See “Sample” Subcontract Agreement included in the Bidding Documents.

9. INSURANCE AND BOND REQUIREMENTS

A. INSURANCE

1. Prior to commencement of work under this Agreement, Subcontractor will provide

WinBerg written certificates of insurance (“Certificates”) evidencing: Worker’s

Compensation, Employer’s Liability, Comprehensive General Liability, and Automobile coverage. WinBerg shall be a Named Additional Insured with “primary, non-contributory” coverage. The Certificates will also attach additional insured endorsements naming WinBerg and Owner as additional insureds. The Additional

Insured Endorsement (ISO form CG 20 10 10 01 and CG 20 37 10 01) must include coverage for work in process (ongoing operations) and completed work (completed operations). This Additional Insured coverage shall apply as primary insurance over and above any other insurance available to WinBerg. A waiver of subrogation in favor of

WinBerg and Owner must be provided on the worker’s compensation and general liability policies. Subcontractor shall not be paid by WinBerg until evidence of insurance is presented. Subcontractor must provide at least thirty (30) days’ notice of cancellation, non-renewal or material modification of policies required under this

Section. All policies required under this Agreement must remain in full force at all times that Subcontractor is performing work for WinBerg and Subcontractor must provide

WinBerg with evidence of yearly renewals.

2. The following are the minimum limits required by WinBerg for performance of this

Agreement. Any breach of these requirements shall be material and shall be cause for termination of this Agreement. A sample copy of an insurance certificate with the exact wording that must be submitted is attached (see Page 10 of Instructions to

Bidders).

3. Comprehensive General Liability (including completed operations) as follows:

Each occurrence: $1,000,000

Damage to Rented Premises: $100,000

Personal Injury: $1,000,000

General Aggregate: $2,000,000

Completed Operations Aggregate: $2,000,000

Comprehensive Automobile Liability with a combined single limit of $1,000,000

(including owned/non-owned and hired vehicles).

Worker’s Compensation: Statutory Amount

Umbrella Liability: $3,000,000 each occurrence

$3,000,000 aggregate

Employer’s Liability as follows:

Each Accident: $100,000

Each Employee: $100,000

Policy Limit: $500,000

4. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in any event, all insurance policies shall be written in accordance with the…