2026 Kent ISD Career Tech - South Campus Demo Package

Kent Intermediate School District is requesting sealed bids for the Career Tech South Campus Demo Package, a building and site demolition project in Caledonia, Michigan, with bids due June 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at 6645 East Paris Avenue, Caledonia. The procurement encompasses two bid categories: Bid Category No. 1 (Demolition) covering complete removal of the existing Dutton Elementary School building, including footings, foundations, ductwork, piping, wiring, and associated MEP systems; and Bid Category No. 2 (Earthwork) covering site clearing, grading, excavation, fill, pavement removal, utility structure and underground storm piping removal, and playground removal. Bidders may submit proposals for one category individually or in combination. Bids will be opened publicly at the same location, with virtual attendance available via Zoom.

Qualified bidders must demonstrate at least five years of successful experience on similar work, possess appropriate licensing, and maintain adequate financial resources. This is not a prevailing wage project. Bid security equal to 5% of the base bid is required in the form of a certified or cashier's check or bid bond. Contracts exceeding $50,000 require Performance, Labor, and Material bonds from a surety company rated A- or better. Bids must remain firm for sixty days following the bid opening date.

The scope includes documented hazardous materials: an Asbestos Survey Report dated May 11, 2026 identified asbestos-containing materials in six homogeneous areas including mortar, caulk, and vinyl tile with adhesive. Lead-based paint sampling results and hazardous materials observation reports have been provided to bidders. Contractors are responsible for compliance with Michigan OSHA requirements, including a written job-specific Silica Exposure Plan, and must provide their own first aid, fire protection equipment, barricades, power, and water sources.

Project schedule includes work start June 30, 2026, hazardous material removal beginning July 14, 2026, site demolition commencing August 18, 2026, building demolition September 1, 2026, and substantial completion targeted for October 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection occurred May 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 3820 68th Street SE, Caledonia. The construction manager is Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. Only mailed bids are accepted; faxed, emailed, or uploaded submissions will not be considered. All bids must include a sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure Statement per Michigan Public Act Section 1267 and an Affidavit of Compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act. Four addenda have been issued, with Addendum 003 effective June 3 and Addendum 004 effective June 12.