IFB-27.0002 - Advertisement for Bid - 10.07.26 (1).docx

ANN ARBOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for the Ann Arbor Public Schools, New Thurston Elementary School (Demo, Modular Classrooms, Landscaping, Playgrounds, Site Amenities), consisting of exterior upgrades, playgrounds, landscaping, general trades, and progress cleaning (IFB No. 27.0002) will be received through Building Connected by 2:00 PM on Friday, October 30th, 2026.

BIDS:

This Bid will consist of separate sealed bids for the following Sites:

Bid Package 27: New Thurston Elementary School (Demo, Landscaping, Playgrounds) WC 01 – Demolition WC 01B – Modular Buildings WC 08 – Landscaping WC 08A – Playgrounds and Site Amenities WC 20 – General Trades WC 33 – Progress Cleaning

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Completed Bids shall be submitted electronically through BuildingConnected:

https://app.buildingconnected.com/projects/6ac63b403f60968ed4f10544/bid-packages AAPS - New Thurston Elementary School (Demo, Modular Classrooms, Landscaping, Playgrounds, Site Amenities)

Step-by-step instruction for submitting a bid on BuildingConnected can be found at the following link: https://app.buildingconnected.com/projects/6ac63b403f60968ed4f10544/info

Bids submitted after the time and date posted above will not be opened or accepted. Faxed and/or E-mail proposals will not be opened or accepted.

Electronically Submitted Bids will be publicly opened at approximately 3:00PM on Friday, October 30th, 2026. The Bid Opening will be publicly conducted via a Zoom meeting. Information regarding joining the Zoom meeting is as follows:

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83971014108

Bidding Documents will be available by 5:00 PM on Friday, October 9th, 2026, via Building Connected.

Bidders will be able to discover this project on Bid Board and join from the The Christman Company Public Plan Room.

All questions must be directed via BuildingConnected.

PRE-BID MEETINGS:

ON-SITE:

There will be an on-site pre-bid meeting at 4:00 PM at existing Thurston Elementary for only WCs 01 and 01B at 2300 Prairie St, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, other WCs can confirm with The Christman Company if they are interested in attending.

Virtual:

There will be a Pre-Bid Meeting on Monday, October 19th, 2026, at 1:00 PM via Teams Meeting at:

Join Teams Meeting https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/284574109455863?p=5noIqJ94qH9IspVJ9e Meeting ID: 284 574 109 455 863 Passcode: qZ29gt2A

The Pre-Bid meeting is not mandatory; however, bidders are strongly encouraged to attend.

On Site Walk-throughs will be held at the request of the contractor.

BID PARTICULARS:

All bids must include the following:

· Bid Security of 5%

· Bid Pricing Form (required or disqualified)

· Notarized Bid Disclosure Statement – Familial Relationship (required or disqualified)

· Contractor Information Form

· Iran Economic Sanctions Act Form

· Certification Form

Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security, in either the form of a bid bond or certified bank check, in the amount of five (5) percent of the amount of the Bid, payable to Ann Arbor Public Schools, as a guarantee that if the Bid is accepted, the School District is secured from loss or damage by reason of the withdrawal of the Bid or failure of the Bidder to enter a Contract for performance, Further, the Bidder will execute the contract, provide the required insurance certificate(s) and file the required bonds within (10) days after notice of award of Contract but prior to Work commencing.

The successful Bidder may also be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the contract price.

Ann Arbor Public Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids received, to waive any informalities and irregularities in the bidding, and to accept a bid other than the lowest bid.

END OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

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