Cooper RFP.pdf
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- Cooper Elementary Bus Loop and Parking Lot
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- RFP PCS 260000001589 1
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- Allegan County, Michigan
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This Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued by Plainwell Community Schools, a Michigan school district, for construction and renovation of the school bus loop and parking lot at Cooper Elementary School located at 7559 N. 14th Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009. The project scope encompasses complete construction including removal and replacement of surfaces across approximately 12,900 square feet, installation of base materials and asphalt, creation of a new drive-through connecting two lots, construction of a walking path, and application of striping per current layout specifications. The work requires a full-time field superintendent and comprehensive safety measures throughout construction. The anticipated construction start date is June 8, 2026, with substantial completion expected by August 31, 2026. Sealed proposals must be received by 4:00 p.m. local time on April 8, 2026, and addressed to Melissa Gelbaugh, Director of Finance, at Plainwell Community Schools Administrative Offices, 600 School Drive, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. Bidding documents are available on the district's website at www.plainwellschools.org under the Business section's Requests for Proposals.
Bidders must provide a Bid Security equal to 5% of the Base Bid amount and submit a sworn statement disclosing any familial relationships with Board of Education members or the Superintendent. All contractors must comply with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act and provide an Affidavit of Compliance, as well as meet all local bonding and licensing requirements. Proposals shall remain firm for sixty days from the date of bid opening. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive all irregularities in proposals. The project goal is to enhance safety during student drop-off and pick-up times throughout the school day.
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Superintendent Matthew J.M. Montange
Administrative Offices Plainwell Community Schools
600 SCHOOL DRIVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Phone: 269.685.5823 FOR COOPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUS LOOP AND Fax: 269.685.1108 PARKING LOT
Special Education
Phone: 269.685.2095
Fax: 269.685.1108 NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Operations & Transportation
680 SCHOOL DRIVE
PLAINWELL, MI 49080
Phone: 269.685.6338
Fax: 269.685.2018
Plainwell High School
684 STARR ROAD
PLAINWELL , MI 49080
Phone: 269.685.9554
Fax: 269.685.9064
Athletic Department
Phone: 269.685.2096 Fax: 269.685.0551
Plainwell Middle School
720 BRIGHAM STREET
PLAINWELL, MI 49080
Phone: 269.685.5813
Fax: 269.685.2099
Cooper Elementary
7559 N. 147 STREET
KALAMAZOO, MI 49009
Phone: 269.349.2674
Fax: 269.345.5111
Gilkey Elementary
707 S. WOODHAMS STREET
PLAINWELL, MI 49080
Phone: 269.685.2424
Fax: 269.685.9742
Starr Elementary
601 SCHOOL DRIVE
PLAINWELL, MI 49080
Phone: 269.685.5835
Fax: 269.685.2027
Community Education
798 E. BRIDGE STREET
PLAINWELL, MI 49080
Phone: 269.685.8911
Fax: 269.685.1564
Adult & Alternative H.S.
798 E. BRIDGE STREET
PLAINWELL, MI 49080
Phone: 269.685.8911
Fax: 269.685.1564
Plainwell Community Schools, Plainwell Michigan, will receive proposals from qualified bidders for the construction of a school bus loop and parking lot at Cooper Elementary School.
Proposals must be mailed or delivered in person to Melissa Gelbaugh, Director of Finance, 600 School Drive, Plainwell, MI 49080. All proposals must be sealed in envelopes, plainly labeled “Cooper
Elementary Bus Loop and Parking Lot” and must be received prior to
4:00 pm, local time, on April 8, 2026.
Bidding Documents may be accessed at Plainwell Community Schools’ website www.plainwellschools.org under “Departments” “Business”
“Requests for Proposals”.
The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive all irregularities in Proposals. Proposals shall remain firm for sixty (60) days from date of Bid Opening.
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Superintendent Matthew J.M. Montange
Administrative Offices
600 SCHOOL DRIVE
PLAINWELL, MI 49080
Phone: 269.685.5823
Fax: 269.685.1108
Special Education
Phone: 269.685.2095 Fax: 269.685.1108
Operations & Transportation
680 SCHOOL DRIVE
PLAINWELL, MI 49080
Phone: 269.685.6338
Fax: 269.685.2018
Plainwell High School
684 STARR ROAD
PLAINWELL , MI 49080
Phone: 269.685.9554
Fax: 269.685.9064
Athletic Department
Phone: 269.685.2096 Fax: 269.685.0551
Plainwell Middle School
720 BRIGHAM STREET
PLAINWELL, MI 49080
Phone: 269.685.5813
Fax: 269.685.2099
Cooper Elementary
7559 N. 14 STREET
KALAMAZOO, MI 49009
Phone: 269.349.2674
Fax: 269.345.5111
Gilkey Elementary
707 S. WOODHAMSSTREET
PLAINWELL, MI 49080
Phone: 269.685.2424
Fax: 269.685.9742
Starr Elementary
601 SCHOOL DRIVE
PLAINWELL, MI 49080
Phone: 269.685.5835
Fax: 269.685.2027
Community Education
798 E. BRIDGE STREET
PLAINWELL, MI 49080
Phone: 269.685.8911
Fax: 269.685.1564
Adult & Alternative H.S.
798 E. BRIDGE STREET
PLAINWELL, MI 49080
Phone: 269.685.8911
Fax: 269.685.1564
Today's Learners Tomorrow's Leaders
Background Plainwell Community Schools is seeking proposals from qualified contractors for renovations and improvements to the school bus loop and parking lot at the Cooper
Elementary located at 7559 N. 14" Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. The goal of this project is to enhance safety during drop-off and pick-up times throughout the school day.
Work Details
The project includes complete construction and renovations necessary for the school bus loop and parking lot. This encompasses all labor, materials, and permits as indicated in the drawings and specifications. Specific tasks include:
e Removal of sod and clay to depth of 24” in a 6,300 square foot area to install
12” of class 2 sand compact in 6” lifts to get compaction e Install 2” of crushed concrete grade and compact for 6 of HMA e Remove sod and clay to a depth of 21” in a 3,000 square foot area to install 12” of class 2 sand compact in 6” lift e Install 6” of crushed concrete grade and compact for 4” of HMA e Remove concrete as needed for new drive through to be installed in front parking lot to connect two lots e = Walking path e Remove sod and spoils to a depth of 9” in a 3,600 square foot area to install 6” of crushed concrete grade and compaction for 3” of SMA e The contractor must provide a full-time field superintendent and maintain safety measures during construction.
e Fine grade for proper waterfall e Furnish and place 1/5”/2.5”/4” average compacted thickness of 4E modified bituminous asphalt base material e Apply bond coat for proper adhesion e Furnish and place a 1.5”/2” average compacted thickness of SE top modified bituminous asphalt material e Stripe all per current layout
Period of Performance on
The anticipated start of construction is un 6 8 ‘ 2 02lo, with substantial completion expected by Au - us + Ee 202 lo
Place of Performance The work will be performed at Cooper Elementary located at 7559 N. 14" Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide a Bid Security of 5% of the Base Bid amount. They are required to submit a sworn statement disclosing any familial relationships with members of the
Board of Education or Superintendent. Additionally, bidders must comply with the Iran
Economic Sanctions Act and provide an Affidavit of Compliance. All contractors must meet local bonding and licensing requirements.
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