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This document is an email exchange between City of Jackson, Michigan staff and Covalle Group Architects regarding the Boos Center Addition Project (RFP #2025-PARKS & RECREATION-066). The project involves a comprehensive renovation of the Boos Recreation Center, including a new handicap-accessible entrance, additional classroom and office spaces, door replacements, kitchen and plumbing upgrades, exterior facade work, and interior demolition. The mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2025, at 9:00 am, with proposal submissions due by September 26, 2025, at 10:00 am. Project completion is expected by June 19, 2026, with the procurement structured as a lump sum bid.

The City will evaluate bids using a 100-point scoring system that considers price (25 points), corporate accountability (25 points), workplace safety (25 points), workforce development (15 points), and social equity (10 points). The contract includes HUD-funded project requirements, mandating compliance with non-discrimination clauses, equal employment opportunity certifications, and documentation of workforce and safety practices. Contractors must demonstrate efforts to include small and minority businesses and provide employment opportunities for low-income individuals. Performance bonds, labor and material payment bonds, and maintenance guarantees will be required. While a specific budget is not explicitly stated, the project represents a significant capital investment in municipal recreation center improvements, with potential additional compliance requirements for minority and women-owned businesses.