26-029 Springport High and Elem School Addition and Renova

Springport Public Schools in Kalamazoo County, Michigan is seeking sealed bids for the addition and renovation of Springport High and Elementary School, with bids due September 29, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. and a pre-bid meeting on September 14, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

The scope encompasses demolition of an existing 8,374-square-foot gymnasium, construction of a new 17,191-square-foot gymnasium and corridor addition, and comprehensive renovation of the existing 153,054-square-foot facility at 300 West Main Street, Springport, Michigan. Work is organized into three phases with occupancy scheduled for August 2027 (Phases 1 and 2) and December 2028 (Phase 3); demolition begins November 2026. The project includes multiple building units serving approximately 489 elementary and high school occupants, with specialized spaces including classrooms, cafetorium, gymnasium, kitchen, administrative offices, and media centers. Construction must comply with the 2021 Michigan Building Code, 2012 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2021 Michigan Energy Code, 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code, 2021 Michigan Mechanical Code, 2023 National Electrical Code with Michigan Amendments, and 2017 ICC A117.1 accessibility standards. The facility is classified Type IIB construction with occupancy groups E (Education), A-2 (Cafeterias), and A-4 (Indoor Sports with Spectator Seating). Construction documents specify detailed structural design loads, concrete compressive strength requirements (4,000 PSI minimum for footings and interior slabs; 4,500 PSI for weather-exposed elements), reinforcing steel per ASTM A615 Grade 60, masonry, and structural steel per AISC 360-16. Seismic Design Category B parameters apply.

Construction is scheduled to begin November 2026 and conclude by January 29, 2028. Sealed bids must be submitted as lump sum amounts on AIA Contract form with a bid bond or certified check equal to 5% of the total bid. Performance and labor/material bonds at 100% of contract amount are required for contracts exceeding $50,000. RFI submission cutoff is September 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Post-bid interviews will be held the week of September 28, 2026 with selected bidders. ELITE COMPANIES is the construction manager. Bid documents are available through ELITE COMPANIES and plan rooms as of September 8, 2026.