26-0280GC Services for Cooley BP2- Site Improvements

Detroit Public Schools Community District is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP 26-0280) for general contracting services to complete site improvements at the former Cooley High School property located at 15055 Hubbell Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. The procurement encompasses comprehensive site development including construction of a new asphalt parking lot with storm sewer modifications, renovation of an existing cinder track with compacted aggregate surfacing, conversion of existing tennis courts to asphalt basketball courts, establishment of two new grass athletic fields with grading and seed installation, underdrainage improvements, and installation of site amenities including basketball poles, athletic goals, bike racks, benches, trash receptacles, and signage. Qualified bidders must have been in continuous business for at least five consecutive years, possess a valid Michigan contractor's license, demonstrate experience completing three projects in the PK-12 educational or recreational development sector exceeding $5,000,000 within the last five years, maintain an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) below 1.0, and comply with prevailing wage requirements established by Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams, with a mandatory site walkthrough at 11:00 a.m. on the same date; written questions must be submitted by March 24, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. to procurement.questions@detroitk12.org. Proposals must be submitted electronically through DemandStar.com by April 7, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., with public opening occurring at the same date and time via Microsoft Teams. Construction must commence on or before July 1, 2026, and be completed by September 15, 2026, with all pricing required to be all-inclusive of labor, materials, supplies, and any costs associated with working weekends or extended hours to meet project deadlines.

The RFP does not identify specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses, though bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including representations and certifications, proof of insurance, equal employment opportunity documentation, and various notarized forms addressing conflicts of interest, debarment status, Iran Economic Sanctions Act compliance, and familial relationships with DPSCD Board members or personnel. The contract will be executed under AIA Document A105-2017 Standard Short Form of Agreement as a lump sum arrangement, with the contractor required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including $6,000,000 Commercial General Liability per occurrence and aggregate, $1,000,000 Automobile Liability, statutory Workers' Compensation, and $1,000,000 Employers' Liability, along with payment and performance bonds equal to one hundred percent of the contract sum. The contractor must provide monthly progress payments subject to ten percent retainage until final completion, full-time on-site field supervision throughout construction, a two-year limited warranty on all materials and work, and forty-five months of call-back services following substantial completion. Environmental assessments (Phase I and Phase II) have been completed for the property, identifying arsenic contamination in two specific soil areas that will require excavation and offsite disposal if ground disturbance activities occur in those zones; these assessments are provided as Attachment E and Attachment F to support bidder planning. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the RFP documentation, though the District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and make single or multiple awards based on factors including location, geographic coverage, and contractor capacity.