2025 WMAES Monument Sign

The West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES) is seeking bids for a monument sign project (Project 2025-02) located at 4463 Leonard NW in Walker, Michigan. The procurement involves the complete removal and disposal of the existing sign, followed by the design, fabrication, and installation of a new double-sided monument sign with specific technical requirements. The new sign will feature a 6mm EMC display, a cabinet with vinyl application, a brick finish base, a 48 sq ft content area, and a total structure of 68.5 sq ft. Bidders must submit comprehensive proposals that include all associated costs, such as materials, labor, equipment, prevailing wage rates, insurance, permits, bonds, taxes, and overhead/profit. The procurement timeline is precise, with written clarification requests due by February 18, 2025, and sealed bids required by February 27, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The Academy will publicly open and read bids immediately after the submission deadline, with contract consideration scheduled for March 11, 2025, work commencement on March 13, 2025, and project completion expected by August 1, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on the contractor's methods, procedures, past experience, and references, with the Academy reserving the right to select one or more contractors based on these factors.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or certified check with their proposal, along with a sworn and notarized familial relationship disclosure statement and an Iran Disclosure Statement. The Academy will require performance and payment bonds of 100% of the final contract amount for contracts valued at $50,000 or more. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, contractors must provide pricing as a not-to-exceed amount. The procurement allows for multiple award possibilities, with the Academy maintaining sole discretion in contractor selection and the potential to request post-bid interviews. Interested contractors can direct questions to Tiffany Wilhelm at (616) 699-8766 or tiffanywilhelm@choiceschools.com. State prevailing wage rates will apply to this project, and detailed wage determinations are included in the request for bids documentation.