Livonia PS - Garfield Thrive Track PROJECT MANUAL 261001.pdf
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Livonia Public Schools Thrive Track Bid - Project Manual Summary
This is a Request for Bids (RFB) and Project Manual issued by Livonia Public Schools, a Michigan public school district, for the construction of a Thrive Track at Garfield Community School in Livonia, Michigan. The project scope includes demolition, reconfiguration, and installation of an outdoor track with related site work encompassing earthwork, drainage, landscaping, paving, synthetic turf installation, and playground safety surfacing. The RFB was issued on October 1, 2026, with a mandatory Bid Kick-off Meeting scheduled for October 7, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the School District's Board Office. The deadline for written clarification requests is October 14, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., and bids are due October 21, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the School District's administrative offices in Livonia, Michigan. Contractor post-bid interviews are anticipated but not yet scheduled. The School District intends to consider the contract by November 9, 2026, with commencement of work in Spring 2027 and substantial completion required by September 2027. No renewal options are specified.
Pricing shall be submitted on a lump-sum basis including all costs, labor, materials, equipment, prevailing wage rates, insurance, permits, bonds, and taxes, with unit pricing options available for specific components such as undercutting, asphalt, concrete, and rubber surfacing. Contractors must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount and, if awarded a contract of $50,000 or more, must provide performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of the final contract amount. Michigan prevailing wage rates apply to all classifications of construction mechanics, with rates effective November 2025 through April 2026 detailed in the RFB. The project is funded by the School District and requires compliance with multiple state and federal regulations including the Michigan Building Code, prevailing wage requirements, Americans with Disabilities Act standards, and criminal background check certifications. All work must comply with the School District's Contractor Code of Conduct, and contractors must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate, workers' compensation insurance, and a $1,000,000 commercial umbrella policy.
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Project Manual
Livonia Public Schools Garfield Skills Center – Thrive Track Livonia, Michigan
Date: October 1, 2026
Issued for: Construction Documents
Owner: Livonia Public Schools 15125 Farmington Road Livonia, MI 48154
Landscape Architect: Foresite Design, Inc.
26777 Central Park Blvd Suite 125 Southfield, MI 48076 Ph: 248-547-7757 Email: mike@foresitedesign.com
Civil Engineer: Spalding DeDecker Associates 905 E South Blvd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Owner’s Representative: Plante Moran Realpointe 3000 Towne Center, Suite 100 Southfield, MI 48075 mailto:mike@foresitedesign.com
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LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS THRIVE TRACK
GARFIELD SKILLS CENTER
LIVONIA, MICHIGAN
© FORESITE DESIGN, INC. 00 1000 - 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
00 1113 Advertisement for Bid 00 1119 Request for Bids 00 2413 Scope of Work 00 3113 Schedule and Phasing 00 4336 List of Subcontractors 00 6513 Material Compliance Form 00 7300 Supplementary Conditions 00 8500 File Transfer Agreement
DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01 2300 Alternates 01 2619 Clarification Request 01 3523 Safety Requirements 01 4100 Regulatory Requirements 01 5600 Cleaning 01 7100 Site Examination & Preparation 01 7123 Field Engineering 01 7700 Project Closeout 01 7823 Operating, Maintenance Warranty Data 01 7839 Project Record Documents
DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS
02 4113 Demolition
DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE
03 3000 Cast In Place Concrete
DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES
06 1050 Turf Wood Nailer
DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT
11 6813 Playground Safety Surfacing 11 6824 Basketball Equipment
LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS THRIVE TRACK
GARFIELD SKILLS CENTER
LIVONIA, MICHIGAN
© FORESITE DESIGN, INC. 00 1000 - 2
DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK
31 2000 Earthwork – Athletics 31 3219 Geotextile Fabric
DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
32 1123 Aggregate Drainage Layer 32 1124 Aggregate Base Course 32 1811 Synthetic Turf - Landscape 32 9119 Topsoil 32 9227 General Lawn Restoration 32 9300 Exterior Plants
DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES
33 4615 Subdrainage Systems – Turf Draintile
DRAWINGS
Sheet # Title Cover Sheet 1 of 2 Boundary/Topographic Survey 2 of 2 Boundary/Topographic Survey L1.00 Demolition Plan L1.01 Site Plan L1.02 Dimension and Layout Plan L1.03 Grading Plan L1.04 Drainage and Utility Plan L1.05 Landscape Plan L1.06 Paving and Surface Plan LD1.01 Site Details
REQUEST FOR BIDS
FOR
THRIVE TRACK BID
LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
15125 FARMINGTON ROAD
LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48154
Telephone: 734-812-8597
Email: hlau@livoniapublicschools.org
I. OVERVIEW
1.1 PURPOSE
Livonia Public Schools (hereinafter the “School District” or “Owner”) is seeking bids from qualified contractors for the purpose construction of a Thrive Track at Garfield Community School. The purpose of this Request For Bids for the Thrive Track Bid (the “RFB”) is to obtain bids from experienced and qualified contractors for demolition and reconfiguration and installation of outdoor track, and related work as set forth in this RFB and the Contract (the “Work”). The Contractor shall perform all Work and other construction work/services necessary at the School District in accordance with the respective Plans, Specifications and Minimum Compliance Requirements set forth in APPENDIX A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The School District may select one or more experienced and qualified contractors to proceed with the post-Bid interview process from those submitting Bids. The process will include the review and evaluation of methods and procedures used to provide effective construction services for the School District within the scope of this RFB. Past experience will also be judged through the references of each entity. Each Bid must detail the contractor’s experience and expertise in order to allow the School District to properly and promptly evaluate each Bid, and the failure to do so may cause the School District to reject said Bid. The School District will select the Bid or Bids, if any, that it deems most qualified to serve the best interests of the School District, in its sole and absolute discretion. The School District, in its sole and absolute discretion, reserves the right to request post-Bid interviews from all, some or none of the entities submitting Bids.
1.2 RFB TIMELINE
NOTE: Throughout the remainder of this RFB, each bidder/prospective contractor is referred to as the “Contractor.”
The School District’s anticipated timeline for its selection process is:
Issuance of this RFB October 1, 2026 Bid Kick-off Meeting – Board Office 12:00 p.m October 7, 2026 Deadline For Written Requests For Clarifications 12:00 p.m. October 14, 2026 DUE DATE FOR BIDS 12:00 p.m. October 21, 2026 Contractor Post-Bid Interviews TBD School District’s Consideration of the Contract November 9, 2026 Commencement of Work Spring 2027 Deadline for Substantial Completion of Work Deadline for Final Completion of Work n/a September 2027
PLEASE NOTE: The School District reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to make modifications to the RFB timeline set forth in Section 1.2 above as it determines to be in its best interest.
II. SUBMISSION OF BIDS
2.1 BID SUBMISSION DEADLINE AND REQUIREMENTS
The Due Date for receipt of Bids is:
October 21, 2026 at _12:00 p.m. (local time) (the “Due Date”)
2.1.1 Bid Envelope: The opaque envelope containing your Bid must be marked in the lower left hand corner as follows:
SEALED BID ENCLOSED
Livonia Public Schools
Thrive Track Bid [Contractor’s Name]
[Contractor’s Address] [Contractor’s Telephone Number]
The envelope must also be addressed and delivered as follows:
Livonia Public Schools
Attention: Jeffrey Burnside 15125 Farmington Road Livonia, Michigan 48154
2.1.2 Late Bids: Each Contractor is responsible for submission of its Bid. Bids or Bid revisions received after the Due Date will not be accepted or considered. The School District is not liable for any delivery or postal delays or any other delays affecting Contractor’s Bid submission.
2.1.3 Returned Bids: All Bids received after the Due Date will be unopened and made available to the respective Contractor for pick-up, at their sole cost and expense for a period of two (2) weeks from the Due Date.
2.1.4 Signed Original Bid: Each Bid must be an original hard copy and signed by an authorized member of the Contractor’s firm. NO ORAL, FAX or E-MAILED Bids will be accepted. Each Bid must be submitted on the Bid Forms attached to this
RFB.
2.1.5 Copies of Bid: The Contractor shall also submit with the signed original Bid, along with three (3) complete copies of the signed original Bid.
2.1.6 Opening of Bids: At the specified location and Due Date stated above, all submitted Bids shall be publicly opened and read aloud. Any interested parties may attend. No immediate decision will be rendered.
2.1.7 E-Mail Clarifications: The School District intends to communicate with Contractors via e-mail (e.g., RFB clarifications and addenda). Except for the delivery of the Bid itself, references in this RFB to “written” form of communications include e-mail.
2.1.8 Additional Requests For Clarification: Prospective Contractors may request that the School District clarify information contained in this RFB. All such requests must be made in writing via email. The School District will attempt to provide a written response to all written Requests For Clarification within three (3) business days after the receipt of such request. The School District will not respond to any Request For Clarification received after the date and time identified in Section 2.1 above. Requests For Clarification must be made via e-mail and must be directed to Harry Lau at hlau@livoniapublicschools.org, (Subject Line: Thrive Track Bid RFB Request For Clarification). No response will be made to any oral questions. All questions and answers will be posted on the School District’s website. It is each Contractor’s responsibility to check the School District’s website prior to the RFB Due Date to ensure that it has received all of the information, including, but not limited to, all Addenda to this RFB.
2.1.9 Restrictions on Communication: From the issue date of this RFB until a Contractor is selected and the selection announced, a prospective Contractor shall not communicate about the subject of this RFB or a Contractor’s Bid with the School District, its Board of Education, or any individual member, administrators, faculty, staff, students or employees, except for additional Requests For Clarification in accordance with Section 2.1.8 above, or as otherwise required by applicable law.
2.1.10 Addenda to the RFB: If it becomes necessary to revise any part of this RFB, notice of the revision will be issued and all addenda shall become a part of this RFB. Each Contractor must in its Bid, to avoid any miscommunication, acknowledge all addenda which it has received, but the failure of a Contractor to receive, or acknowledge receipt of, any addendum shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for complying with the terms thereof. All Addenda will be posted to the School District’s website.
2.1.11 RFB/Bid Information Controlling: The School District intends that all Contractors shall have equal access to information relative to this RFB, and that this RFB contains adequate information. No information communicated, either verbally or in writing, to or from a Contractor shall be effective unless confirmed by written communication contained in an addendum to this RFB, a Request For Clarification or other written response thereto, or in the Bid.
2.1.12 Finality of Decision: Any decision made by the School District, including the Contractor selection, shall be final.
2.1.13 Reservation of Rights: The School District reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion (for this provision and all other provisions contained in this RFB), to accept or reject, in whole or in part, any or all Bids with or without cause.
The School District further reserves the right to waive any irregularity or informality in the RFB process or any Bid, and the right to award the Contract to other than the Contractor submitting the best financial Bid (low bidder). The School District reserves the right to request additional information from any or all Contractors. The School District reserves the right to award the Work to one (1) or more Contractors. In the event a Contractor’s Bid is accepted by the School District and that Contractor asserts exceptions, special considerations or conditions after acceptance, the School District, in its sole and absolute discretion, reserves the right to reject the Bid and award the Contract to another Contractor.
2.1.14 Release of Claims: Each Contractor by submitting its Bid releases the School District from any and all claims arising out of, and related to, this RFB process and selection of a Contractor.
2.1.15 Contractor Bears Bid Costs: A recipient of this RFB is responsible for any and all costs and liabilities incurred by it or others acting on its behalf in preparing or submitting a Bid, or otherwise responding to this RFB, or any negotiations incidental to its Bid or this RFB.
2.1.16 Irrevocability of Bids: All Bids submitted shall not be withdrawn and shall be irrevocable for a minimum period of ninety (90) calendar days following the Due Date for receipt of Bids set forth above.
2.1.17 Collusive Bidding: By submission of a Bid, the Contractor certifies that its Bid is made without any previous understanding, agreement or connection with any person, firm or corporation making a Bid for the same Work and is in all respects fair, without outside control, collusion, fraud or otherwise illegal action.
2.1.18 Incorporation By Reference: The Contract shall incorporate by reference this RFB and the Bidder’s Bid. It is acknowledged by the Bidder that exceptions or special conditions of the Bidder will not be binding upon the School District unless those exceptions or special conditions are expressly accepted by the School District and specifically incorporated into the final Contract.
2.2 BID REQUIREMENTS AND FORMAT
This outlines the information that must be provided by each Contractor and the required format for its Bid. Any Bid not providing the required information, or not conforming to the format specified, may be disqualified on that basis. Please also refer to Sections 2.1,
5.1 and 5.2 of this RFB for additional Bid requirements. Attached to this RFB is a form of contract under which Work requested under this RFB shall be provided by the successful Contractor (the “Contract” and referred to throughout the Contract as the “Agreement”) (See also Section 4.1 of this RFB). The Contract contains many details relative to the Work requested by the School District, the terms and conditions under which the Work shall be provided by the Contractor and should be reviewed carefully by each Contractor prior to submitting a Bid.
Any exceptions to the terms and conditions contained in this RFB or the form of Contract attached to this RFB, or any other special considerations or conditions requested or required by the Contractor MUST be specifically enumerated by the Contractor and be submitted as part of its Bid, together with an explanation as to the reason such terms and conditions of the RFB or form of Contract cannot be met by, or, in the Contractor’s opinion, are not applicable to, the Contractor. The Contractor shall be required and expected to meet the Specifications, Minimum Compliance Requirements and other requirements as set forth in this RFB and the form of Contract in their entirety, except to the extent exceptions or special considerations or conditions are expressly set forth in the Contractor’s Bid and those exceptions or special considerations or conditions are expressly accepted by the School District. All Pricing factors must be clearly indicated in the manner required on the Bid Forms provided as part of this RFB.
Each Bid must include, at a minimum, the following:
2.2.1 License. Confirmation of all required licenses held by the Contractor necessary to perform the Work.
2.2.2 Exceptions. A detailed list setting forth any exceptions to this RFB and/or the
Contract, or other special considerations or conditions of the Contractor, including explanations of such exceptions or the reason such terms and conditions of the RFB or form of Contract cannot be met by, or on the Contractor’s opinion are not applicable to, the Contractor.
2.2.3 References. Each Bid must include detailed evidence that the Contractor has provided or is currently providing work, preferably for other K-12 public school districts or educational institutions, of similar scope and size. The Contractor must provide this information, including contact names, addresses, phone numbers and type of Work provided.
2.2.4 Insurance and Bonding. Evidence of the Contractor’s ability to provide adequate insurance coverages and bonds as required by this RFB and the Contract to protect the interests of the Contractor and the School District.
2.2.5 Legal Compliance. Demonstrate that the Contractor understands and will comply with all regulatory laws, codes, and requirements of any Local, State, and Federal laws that apply to the requirements and obligations under this RFB and the Contract, including, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the Revised School Code, MCL 380.1 et seq., including but not limited to MCL 380.1264, as amended, the School Building Construction Act, MCL
388.851 et seq., the Stille-Derosett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act, MCL
125.1501 et seq., the Michigan Building Code, prevailing wage requirements of MCL 408.1101, et seq., as amended and as applicable (“Michigan’s Prevailing Wage Act”), including the maintenance of certified payroll records and the maintenance of other records as may be necessary to enable compliance with the reporting or inspection requirements under the Michigan’s Prevailing Wage Act, federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations, and the rules and regulations, policies, guidelines and consent, administrative or other lawful orders of all public authorities having jurisdiction over the project, the Work site, the Work or the prosecution of the Work. All Work must be performed in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, ordinances and School District policies.
2.2.6 Bid Form. A completed Bid Pricing Form provided as APPENDIX B.
2.2.7 Familial Disclosure Affidavit. All Contractors must provide familial disclosure in compliance with MCL 380.1267 and attach this information to its Bid. The Bid must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner and/or any employee of the Contractor and any member of the School District’s Board of Education or the School District’s Superintendent. The School District will not accept a Bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement. The Familial Disclosure Affidavit is attached to this RFB as APPENDIX C.
2.2.8 Iran Sanctions Affidavit. In accordance with Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012, all Bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement certifying that the Contractor is not an Iran Linked Business. The School District will not accept a Bid that does not include this sworn and notarized statement. The Affidavit of Compliance – Iran Economic Sanctions Act is attached to this RFB as
APPENDIX D.
2.2.9 Affidavit of Compliance – Criminal Background Checks. Each Bid must also be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement certifying that the Bidder has performed and/or will perform sufficient criminal background checks for all of its owners, employees, agents, representatives, contractors and/or other personnel who will be on any School District premises to carry out the Work contemplated by the Contract Documents and that no owner, employee, agent, representative, contractor and/or other personnel of the Contractor will be on any School District premises if they are a registered criminal sexual offender under the Sex Offenders Registration Act, Public Act 295 of 1994, or have been convicted of “Listed Offense” as defined under Section 722 of the Sex Offenders Registration Act, MCL 28.722. The School District will not accept a Bid that does not include this sworn and notarized statement. The Affidavit of Compliance – Criminal Background Checks is attached to this RFB as APPENDIX E.
2.2.10 Bid Bond. All Contractors must include “bid security” in the form of a bid bond from a qualified surety on an unmodified AIA Form A310 (2010), a certified check or a cashier’s check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Contractor’s total Bid amount as a condition for consideration of award. Bid bonds shall be duly executed by the Contractor as principal and having as surety thereon, a company authorized to execute such in the State of Michigan. All Sureties must be listed in the Department of Treasury’s Circular 570. The bid bond shall pledge that the Contractor, with the understanding that if their Bid is accepted, will enter into the Contract with the School District for the Work stated in their Bid and will furnish bonds covering the faithful performance of the Contract and the payment of all obligations arising thereunder. The attorney who signs the surety bid bond must file with the bond, a certified and effectively dated copy of the power of attorney. Bid securities will be returned to the successful Contractor after a Contract has been executed, and acceptance of required bonds and insurance is made. The bid security of all Bidders may be retained until a Contract is awarded. The bid security obligee shall be the School District and shall become its property in the event that the Contractor fails, within fifteen (15) days of notice of award, to execute the Contract, deliver the performance and payment bonds, and send the required certificates of insurance. The Bid security shall be forfeited to the School District as liquidated damages, not as a penalty.
2.2.11 List of Subcontractors. Each Contractor must provide a list of all subcontractors it will utilize to perform the Work as part of its Bid. Failure to provide a complete list of subcontractors may be grounds for rejection of the Bid as incomplete. If awarded all or a portion of the Work, once the list of subcontractors is approved by the School District, it cannot be modified by the Contractor without the prior written approval of the School District and failure to obtain such prior written approval will be grounds for termination of the Contract.
2.2.12 Safety Data Sheets. Each Contractor shall prior to the commencement of any Work on-site provide the School District with its Safety Data Sheets (“SDS”) for all hazardous or other applicable materials that will be brought onto School District property as part of the Work.
2.3 ORAL INTERVIEWS
The School District may require selected Contractors to participate in a post-Bid interview to discuss their Bid. In that case, the School District will notify the Contractor’s contact name as listed in its Bid. In accordance with the RFB selection timeline, it is anticipated that interviews will be scheduled during the times set forth in Section 1.2 above.
2.4 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP
It must be understood that this RFB provides for the selection of a Contractor to provide the Work for the School District on an independent contractor basis.
III. SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of the Work, Specifications and Minimum Compliance Requirements are set forth in APPENDIX A, as well as the other Appendices/Attachments attached to this RFB, which are all incorporated herein by reference. The School District has included the various Specifications, Minimum Compliance Requirements and functions in APPENDIX A to ensure Work as installed shall provide the functionality desired by the School District. The name of a model, manufacturer or brand in this RFB shall not be considered as exclusive of other brands. Brands and models specified in this RFB are preferred. The School District expects all supplies, materials, equipment or products bid by a Contractor to meet or exceed the Specifications and Minimum Compliance Requirements set forth in this RFB. Further, it is the School District’s intent that this RFB permit competition. Accordingly, the use of any patent, proprietary name or manufacturer’s name is for demonstrative purposes only and is not intended to curtail competition. Whenever any supplies, material, equipment or products requested in this RFB are specified by patent, proprietary name or by the name of the manufacturer, unless stated differently, such specification shall be considered as if followed by the words “or comparable equivalent,” whether or not such words appear. The School District in its sole and absolute discretion, shall have the right to determine if the proposed equivalent products/brands submitted by the Contractor meet the Specifications and Minimum Compliance Requirements contained in this RFB and possess equivalent and/or better qualities. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to notify the School District in writing if any Specifications, Minimum Compliance Requirements or suggested comparable equivalent products/brands require clarification by the School District a minimum of one (1) week prior to the Due Date for Bids. Any and all deviations from Specifications or Minimum Compliance Requirements must be noted on the Bid Form.
Additionally, Contractors are responsible for verifying the accuracy of measurements and materials specified prior to submitting its Bid. Any discrepancies in the Specifications and Minimum Compliance Requirements shall be immediately communicated to the School District.
IV. CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
4.1 FORM OF CONTRACT
Form of Contract: This is a Request For Bids only. Bids will be treated as offers to enter into the Contract (as defined above) with the School District. The School District and successful Contractor shall memorialize their contractual relationship and obligations using the form of Contract attached hereto as APPENDIX G. The Contract contains many details relative to the Work required under this RFB, as well as the terms and conditions under which the Work shall be provided by the successful Contractor. The Contract should be reviewed carefully by each Contractor prior to submitting a Bid. Any exceptions to the terms and conditions contained in the Contract, or any other special considerations or conditions requested or required by the Contractor relative to this RFB or the form of Contract shall be expressly/specifically enumerated by the Contractor and be submitted as part of its Bid, together with an explanation as to the reason such terms and conditions cannot be met by, or, in the Contractor’s opinion are not applicable to, the Contractor, provided however, that exceptions or special conditions of the Contractor will not be binding upon the School District unless those exceptions or special conditions are expressly accepted by the School District, and incorporated into the final Contract. Following the selection of the successful Contractor by the School District, the Contract will be finalized by the parties. The final Contract shall be subject to the review and approval by the School District’s legal counsel. The below sections contain information relative to selected provisions of the Contract and/or the expectations of the School District relative to the provision of the Work. This information is provided to assist the Contractor in evaluating the School District and submitting a Bid and should neither supplant the terms and conditions of the Contract nor a careful review of the Contract by the Contractor.
4.2 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS
The successful Contractor whose Bid and/or awarded Contract amounts are $50,000 or more will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds, in a form satisfactory to the School District on an unmodified AIA Form A312 (2010), in the amount of 100% of the final Contract amount by a Treasury listed Surety licensed to do business in the State of Michigan, and the attorney-in-fact who executed the Performance and Payment Bonds on behalf of the Contractor shall attach a certified, current copy of its power of attorney.
The cost of the Bonds shall be included in each Bid form, if applicable.
4.3 PROJECT COMPLETION PERIOD & SCHEDULING
The development of the Work is weighed heavily on the ability of the Contractors to have all Work finished in sufficient time. The Contractor must commence and complete the Work within the timeframes set forth in Section 1.2. Time and coordination are the essence of the Contract. The School District’s operations must continue uninterrupted throughout the construction process. Certain portions of the Work must be performed and completed in such order as directed by the School District so as to permit the orderly operation of the School District’s activities or operations. Each Contractor shall review the Work to assure proper coordination to complete their Work per the project schedule. The School District reserves the right to suspend Work wholly or in part if deemed necessary for the best interest of the School District. This suspension will be without compensation to the Contractor, other than to adjust the Contract completion/delivery requirements. The Work shall be performed, primarily, between 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, or during school holidays. Any changes to the established schedule must have prior approval of the School District’s representative and scheduled at the least disruptive time possible.
4.4 WORKMANSHIP/INSPECTION
Where not more specifically described in any of the various sections of the Specifications and Minimum Compliance Requirements, workmanship shall conform to all of the methods and operations of best standards and accepted practices of the trade or trades involved, and shall include all items of fabrication, construction or installation regularly furnished or required for completion of the Work. All Work shall be executed by personnel skilled in their respective line of work. This Work will not be subcontracted without written authorization by the School District. The Contractor shall request the School District to conduct a site inspection after the Work is complete. The School District, or its designated agent/representative, will prepare a “punch-list” during the inspection and will forward a copy of the “punch-list” to the Contractor. After the “punch-list” items have been corrected, the Contractor will request a final inspection with the School District. Final project approval is contingent upon the School District’s final inspection and written approval.
4.5 WARRANTY
Contractor shall perform all duties required of this project in such a way that the manufacturer’s warranty is not violated in any manner. Contractor is responsible for identifying any and all deviations of the RFB’s Specifications from the manufacturer’s guidelines. All such deviations must be detailed in the Contractor’s Bid at time of submittal. Manufacturer specifications shall prevail in any and all instances where the RFB’s Specifications differ from the manufacturer’s specifications. All materials and supplies shall be guaranteed against defects in manufacturing and materials; defective products will be replaced in accordance with the Contract. All materials and products shall be guaranteed against defects in manufacturing and material and such warranty shall cover parts, materials, labor, delivery, and installation in accordance with the Contract. All labor for the installation of the project shall be warranted in accordance with the Contract. Please provide in your Bid Form the type and length of warranties provided as part of the Work.
4.6 PRICING & PAYMENT METHODS
Prices quoted are to be F.O.B. to the School District. All prices shall be net; including transportation, insurance and delivery charges fully prepaid by the successful Contractor to destinations indicated in the Bid. Payment is to be made from Contractor’s invoice in accordance with the Progress Payment schedule set forth in the Contract. Invoices must include a copy of the signed delivery invoices, submitted to cover items received and accepted, and Work/services rendered, during the billing period. Invoices must contain the contract number under which the Contract is awarded.
4.7 SAFETY
The Contractor shall be responsible for providing and for placing barricades, tarps, plastic, flag tape and all other safety/traffic control measures necessary to protect its employees, the public, surrounding areas, equipment and vehicles. The flow of vehicular traffic shall not be impeded at any time during this project. The safety of the Contractor’s employees and the public is of prime concern to the School District, and the Contractor must take all necessary steps to assure proper safety during the performance of the Contract. Any Contractor that has a history of safety problems or a high incidence of accidents will not be considered for award of a Contract. The Contractor shall keep the premises clean of all rubbish and debris generated by the Work involved and shall leave the School District’s premises neat and clean. All surplus material, rubbish, and debris shall be disposed of by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense. The Work area shall be cleaned at the end of each workday. All materials, tools, equipment, etc., shall be removed or safely stored. The School District is not responsible for theft or damage to the Contractor’s property. All possible safety hazards to workers or the public shall be corrected immediately and left in a safe condition at the end of each workday. If there is a question in this area, the School District or its agent will be consulted. The School District does not assume any responsibility, at any time, for the protection of or for loss of materials, from the time that the Contract operations have commenced until the final acceptance of the Work by the School District.
4.8 INSURANCE OF CONTRACTOR
The Contractor shall maintain the insurance coverages with minimum limits as set forth in the Contract.
4.9 GOVERNING LAW
The Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan. The parties hereby agree to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts sitting in Wayne County, Michigan.
4.10 INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the School District, its Board of Education, its Board Members, in their official and individual capacities, its administrators, employees, agents, contractors, successors and assigns, from and against any and all claims, counter claims, suits, debts, demands, actions, judgments, liens, costs, expenses, damages, injuries and liabilities, including actual attorney’s fees and actual expert witness fees arising out of or in connection with Contractor’s performance of the Contract and/or from Contractor’s violation of any of the terms of the Contract, including, but not limited to: (i) the negligent acts or willful misconduct of the Contractor, its officers, directors, employees, successors, assigns, contractors, subcontractors and agents; (ii) any breach of the terms of the Contract by the Contractor, its officers, directors, employees, successors, assigns, contractors, subcontractors and agents; (iii) any violation or breach of any applicable Federal, State or local law, rule, regulation, ordinance, policy and/or licensing and permitting requirements applicable to the Contract; or (iv) any breach of any representation or warranty by the Contractor, its officers, directors, employees, successors, assigns, contractors, subcontractors and agents under the Contract. The Contractor shall notify the School District by certified mail, return receipt requested, immediately upon actual knowledge of any claim, suit, action, or proceeding for which the School District may be entitled to indemnification under the Contract. This paragraph shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the Contract and shall not be limited by the Contractor’s insurance obligations contained in the Contract.
4.11 TAXES
The School District is exempt from taxes. However, state and local taxes are required on construction materials installed by the Contractor, and such taxes must be included in the Contractor’s Bid price.
4.12 SCHOOL DISTRICT CONTRACTOR CODE OF CONDUCT
While performing any Work under the Contract, each Contractor, including its employees, agents and subcontractors, must abide by the School District’s Contractor Code of Conduct, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as APPENDIX F.
V. BID
5.1 BID FORMS AND PRICING
Each Contractor shall submit its Bid using the Bid Pricing Form attached hereto as APPENDIX B, along with any other information required by this RFB or deemed necessary and appropriate by the Contractor for evaluation of its Bid. Bid Pricing is to reflect an award by the School District of Work contemplated in, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of the RFB and the Contract. Pricing shall be broken down by the Contractor and quoted as required in the Bid Form set forth in APPENDIX B. All pricing shall be on a lump sum basis which includes all costs and expenses of Contractor to complete the respective Work, such as all supplies, materials, labor, equipment, Prevailing Wage Rates, insurance, permits, bonds (if applicable), taxes, overhead/profit, etc.
5.2 BIDDING CHECKLIST
In addition to the Bid Pricing Form and any information required under Section 5.1 above, please attach copies of the following documents to your Bid:
5.2.1 Bid Pricing Form and detailed list setting forth any exceptions to the RFB and/or Contract, or other special considerations or conditions of the Contractor, including explanations of such exceptions or the reason such terms and conditions of the RFB or form of Contract cannot be met by, or are not applicable to, the Contractor.
5.2.2 Provide a list of Contractor’s References (K-12 references preferred) with which Contractor has contracted to perform the work or services similar to the Work described herein. The Contractor must provide this information, including contact names, addresses, phone numbers and type and scope of work/services provided.
5.2.3 Contractor’s Verification of addenda to the RFB, if any.
5.2.4 Evidence of the Contractor’s ability to provide adequate insurance coverages as required by this RFB and the Contract to protect the interests of the Contractor and the School District.
5.2.5 A completed Familial Disclosure Affidavit, which is attached hereto as
APPENDIX C.
5.2.6 A completed Iran Sanctions Act Affidavit of Compliance, which is attached hereto as APPENDIX D.
5.2.7 A completed Affidavit of Compliance – Criminal Background Checks, which is attached hereto as APPENDIX E.
5.2.8 Provide the Bid Pricing Form, a copy of the State Projection Registration for Contractor, and any Subcontractors who intend to work on the project.
APPENDIX A
SPECIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE WORK
1. SPECIFICATIONS: Drawings, Plans and Specifications (collectively the “Specifications”) for the Work may be accessed on the State of Michigan SIGMA website or the Livonia Public Schools’s website.
2. MINIMUM COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS:
When submitting a Bid, each Bidder acknowledges and agrees to the following:
• Equipment: Equipment shall be new, unused, and of current model under standard production by the manufacturer.
• Equipment Deviation: Any deviation from the equipment listed must be noted in writing on Appendix B as an exception.
• Subcontracting: Work/services provided for this project may not be subcontracted without the prior written approval of the School District.
• Suspensions and Debarment: The Contractor hereby certifies that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in any contracts with Livonia Public Schools or the State of Michigan.
• Warranties: The Contractor warrants that all articles, materials, and goods shall be consistent with manufacturer’s specifications and will be free from defects. The School District reserves the right to return any goods that are not as warranted to the Contractor at the Contractor’s sole expense, for either replacement with an acceptable product or credit, without additional charge to the School District.
• Certification of Specifications Compliance: Certifies compliance with the items listed above and further certifies that the company is licensed to perform the Work/services and provide the articles, materials, and goods stated in this RFB.
3. STATE PREVAILING WAGES:
State Prevailing Wages Rates for this project for all classes of construction mechanics required for the Work are contained in this Appendix A, as APPENDIX A-1.
(SEE ATTACHED APPENDIX A-1)
Prevailing Wage Rates for State Of Michigan Funded Projects Official Rate Schedule
Wayne
Classification Name Last Updated
3.1 Power Equip. Operator - Highway & Heavy 11/01/2025
Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $71.46 $94.57 $117.67 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $57.61 $73.79 $89.97 Apprentice: Level 2 7 -12 Months $59.93 $77.28 $94.61 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $62.23 $80.73 $99.21 Apprentice: Level 4 19 - 24 Months $64.54 $84.19 $103.83 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $66.85 $87.66 $108.45 Apprentice: Level 6 31 - 36 Months $69.15 $91.10 $113.05
Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes Make Up Day Allowed? - Yes
November | 2025 Page 1 of 50
Wayne
Classification Name Last Updated
3.2 Power Equip. Operator - Highway & Heavy 11/01/2025
Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $70.31 $92.84 $115.37 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $56.81 $72.59 $88.37 Apprentice: Level 2 7 -12 Months $59.06 $75.97 $92.87 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $61.31 $79.35 $97.37 Apprentice: Level 4 19 - 24 Months $63.56 $82.72 $101.87 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $65.81 $86.09 $106.37 Apprentice: Level 6 31 - 36 Months $68.06 $89.47 $110.87
Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes
November | 2025 Page 2 of 50
Wayne
Classification Name Last Updated
3.3 Power Equip. Operator - Highway & Heavy 11/01/2025
Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $63.58 $82.75 $101.91 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $52.10 $65.53 $78.95 Apprentice: Level 2 7 -12 Months $54.02 $68.41 $82.79 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $55.92 $71.26 $86.59 Apprentice: Level 4 19 - 24 Months $57.84 $74.14 $90.43 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $59.75 $77.00 $94.25 Apprentice: Level 6 31 - 36 Months $61.67 $79.89 $98.09
Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes
November | 2025 Page 3 of 50
Wayne
Classification Name Last Updated
3.4 Power Equip. Operator - Highway & Heavy 11/01/2025
Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $63.02 $81.91 $100.79 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $51.70 $64.93 $78.15 Apprentice: Level 2 7 -12 Months $53.59 $67.76 $81.93 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $55.48 $70.60 $85.71 Apprentice: Level 4 $57.36 $73.42 $89.47 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $59.25 $76.25 $93.25 Apprentice: Level 6 31 - 36 Months $61.13 $79.07 $97.01
Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes
November | 2025 Page 4 of 50
Wayne
Classification Name Last Updated
3.5 Power Equip. Operator - Highway & Heavy 11/01/2025
Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $44.80 $60.98 $77.15 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $35.09 $46.42 $57.73 Apprentice: Level 2 7 -12 Months $36.71 $48.84 $60.97 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $38.33 $51.27 $64.21 Apprentice: Level 4 19 - 24 Months $39.95 $53.71 $67.45 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $41.57 $56.13 $70.69 Apprentice: Level 6 31 - 36 Months $43.18 $58.55 $73.91
Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes
November | 2025 Page 5 of 50
Wayne
Classification Name Last Updated
4.1 Power Equip. Operator - Commercial 11/01/2025
Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $73.64 $97.79 $121.93 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $59.15 $76.06 $92.95 Apprentice: Level 2 7 -12 Months $61.56 $79.67 $97.77 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $63.98 $83.30 $102.61 Apprentice: Level 4 19 - 24 Months $66.39 $86.92 $107.43 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $68.81 $90.55 $112.27 Apprentice: Level 6 25 - 30 Months $71.22 $94.16 $117.09
Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes
November | 2025 Page 6 of 50
Wayne
Classification Name Last Updated
4.2 Power Equip. Operator - Commercial 11/01/2025
Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $73.34 $97.33 $121.33 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $58.94 $75.74 $92.53 Apprentice: Level 2 7 -12 Months $61.34 $79.34 $97.33 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $63.74 $82.94 $102.13 Apprentice: Level 4 19 - 24 Months $66.14 $86.54 $106.93 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $68.54 $90.14 $111.73 Apprentice: Level 6 31 - 36 Months $70.94 $93.74 $116.53
Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes
November | 2025 Page 7 of 50
Wayne
Classification Name Last Updated
4.3 Power Equip. Operator - Commercial 11/01/2025
Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $72.52 $96.11 $119.69 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $58.37 $74.88 $91.39 Apprentice: Level 2 7 -12 Months $60.74 $78.44 $96.13 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $63.09 $81.96 $100.83 Apprentice: Level 4 19 - 24 Months $65.45 $85.51 $105.55 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $67.81 $89.04 $110.27 Apprentice: Level 6 31 - 36 Months $70.17 $92.59 $114.99
Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes
November | 2025 Page 8 of 50
Wayne
Classification Name Last Updated
4.4 Power Equip. Operator - Commercial 11/01/2025
Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $71.66 $94.82 $117.97 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $57.77 $73.99 $90.19 Apprentice: Level 2 7 - 12 Months $60.08 $77.45 $94.81 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $62.40 $80.93 $99.45 Apprentice: Level 4 19 - 24 Months $64.71 $84.39 $104.07 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $67.03 $87.87 $108.71 Apprentice: Level 6 31 - 36 Months $69.35 $91.35 $113.35
Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes
November | 2025 Page 9 of 50
Wayne
Classification Name Last Updated
4.5 Power Equip. Operator - Commercial 11/01/2025
Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $70.69 $93.37 $116.03 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $57.09 $72.96 $88.83 Apprentice: Level 2 7 - 12 Months $59.36 $76.37 $93.37 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $61.62 $79.76 $97.89 Apprentice: Level 4 19 - 24 Months $63.90 $83.18 $102.45 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $66.16 $86.57 $106.97 Apprentice: Level 6 31 - 36 Months $68.43 $89.97 $111.51
Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes
November | 2025 Page 10 of 50
Wayne
Classification Name Last Updated
4.6 Power Equip. Operator - Commercial 11/01/2025
Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $68.98 $90.80 $112.61 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $55.89 $71.16 $86.43 Apprentice: Level 2 7 -12 Months $58.07 $74.43 $90.79 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Monhs $60.25 $77.71 $95.15 Apprentice: Level 4 19 - 24 Months $62.44 $80.99 $99.53 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $64.62 $84.26 $103.89 Apprentice: Level 6 31 - 36 Months $66.80 $87.53 $108.25
Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes
November | 2025 Page 11 of 50
Wayne
Classification Name Last Updated
4.7 Power Equip. Operator - Commercial 11/01/2025
Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $61.67 $79.83 $97.99 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $50.78 $63.50 $76.21 Apprentice: Level 2 7 -12 Months $52.58 $66.20 $79.81 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $54.40 $68.93 $83.45 Apprentice: Level 4 19 - 24 Months $56.22 $71.66 $87.09 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $58.03 $74.37 $90.71 Apprentice: Level 6 31 - 36 Months $59.85 $77.10 $94.35
Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes
November | 2025 Page 12 of 50
Wayne
Classification Name Last Updated
4.8 Power Equip. Operator - commercial 11/01/2025
Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $60.64 $71.39 $86.73 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $50.05 $62.40 $74.75 Apprentice: Level 2 7 -12 Months $51.82 $65.06 $78.29 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $53.58 $67.70 $81.81 Apprentice: Level 4 19 - 24 Months $55.35 $70.36 $85.35 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $57.11 $72.99 $88.87 Apprentice: Level 6 31 - 36 Months $58.88 $75.65 $92.41
Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes
November | 2025 Page 13 of 50
Wayne
Classification Name Last Updated
5.1 Truck Driver Class 01/05/2026
Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $54.10 $70.52 $86.94
Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes Make Up Day Allowed? - No
November | 2025 Page 14 of 50
Wayne
Classification Name Last Updated
Articulated Hauler 10/28/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $63.02 $81.91 $100.79 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 1 $51.70 $64.93 $78.15 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 2 $53.59 $67.76 $81.93 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 3 $55.48 $70.60 $85.71 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 4 $57.36 $73.42 $89.47 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 5 $59.25 $76.25 $93.25 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 6 $61.13 $79.07 $97.01
Four 10-hour days allowed? - No
November | 2025 Page 15 of 50
Wayne
Classification Name Last Updated
Asbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker 11/01/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $56.20 $73.24 $90.28 Apprentice: Trainee 600 hours +1 year $43.12 $55.01 $66.90
Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes
November | 2025 Page 16 of 50
Wayne
Classification Name Last Updated
Boilermaker 10/29/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $79.64 $119.12 $158.58 Apprentice: 1st Period $58.07 $86.78 $115.44 Apprentice: 2nd Period $59.89 $89.50 $119.08 Apprentice: 3rd Period $61.81 $92.24 $122.74 Apprentice: 4th Period $63.50 $94.91 $126.30 Apprentice: 5th Period $65.26 $97.54 $129.82 Apprentice: 6th Period $68.89 $103.00 $137.08 Apprentice: 7th Period $72.46 $108.36 $144.22 Apprentice: 8th Period $76.07 $113.77 $151.44
Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes
November | 2025 Page 17 of 50
Wayne
Classification Name Last Updated
Boom Truck 10/28/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $70.31 $92.84 $115.37 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 1 $56.81 $72.59 $88.37 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 2 $59.06 $75.97 $92.87 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 3 $61.31 $79.35 $97.37 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 4 $63.56 $82.72 $101.87
Four 10-hour days allowed? - No
November | 2025 Page 18 of 50
Wayne
Classification Name Last Updated
Bricklayers 11/01/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $67.32 $87.09 $106.86 Apprentice: Level 1 $52.61 $65.03 $77.44 Apprentice: Level 2 $54.79 $68.30 $81.80 Apprentice: Level 3 $56.97 $71.57 $86.16 Apprentice: Level 4 $59.15 $74.84 $90.52 Apprentice: Level 5 $61.33 $78.11 $94.88 Apprentice: Level 6 $63.51 $81.38 $99.24 Apprentice: Level 7 $65.69 $84.65 $103.60
Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes
November | 2025 Page 19 of 50
Wayne
Classification Name Last Updated
Carpenters 11/01/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $74.81 $96.28 $117.75 Apprentice: Level 1 1st year $48.91 $61.89 $74.87 Apprentice: Level 2 2nd Year $55.39 $70.50 $85.60 Apprentice: Level 3 3rd Year $61.86 $79.09 $96.31 Apprentice: Level 4 4th Year $68.34 $87.69 $107.04
Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes
November | 2025 Page 20 of 50
Wayne
Classification Name Last Updated
Carpet layers (linoleum) 11/03/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $53.72 $70.77 $87.81 Apprentice: Level 1 $43.49 $55.42 $67.35 Apprentice: Level 2 $45.20 $57.99 $70.77 Apprentice: Level 3 $48.61 $63.10 $77.59 Apprentice: Level 4 $52.02 $68.22 $84.41
Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes
November | 2025 Page 21 of 50
Wayne
Classification Name Last Updated
Cement Mason 10/29/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $64.27 $96.41 $128.54 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 1 $47.90 $71.25 $94.59…
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