26. 04 Concrete Replacement Services (Districtwide)

Rochester Community Schools has initiated a Request for Proposal (RFP) 26.04 for concrete replacement services to be performed districtwide across its 25 buildings. The procurement seeks comprehensive concrete services, including sidewalk replacement, concrete curb and gutter replacement, concrete slab replacement, storm drain rebuilding, and concrete playground border repairs or installations. Bidders must submit electronically through BidNet Direct by October 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time, with online clarification requests due by October 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Proposals will be evaluated based on conformance to RFP specifications, vendor qualifications and experience, and submitted bid amount. Specific submission requirements include unit cost pricing for labor and materials, hourly rates for laborers and skilled workers, per-square-foot rates for concrete removal and installation, and markup percentages. Bidders must provide a bid security of 5% of the total bid amount and comply with insurance requirements, including Workers' Compensation, Automobile Liability, and Commercial Liability insurance.

The contract will be structured as a four-year agreement, with the first year's pricing effective through June 30, 2026, and subsequent years running from July 1 through June 30. Vendors can submit maximum annual price increase percentages for years two through four. The annual concrete replacement budget is approximately $80,000, with all pricing to be F.O.B. delivered to 52585 Dequindre Road, Rochester, Michigan. The District reserves the right to select multiple vendors, reject all bids that exceed the budget, or award to a non-lowest bidder based on factors including delivery time, quality, past performance, and financial stability. Bidders must also submit a familial relationship disclosure and Iran Economic Sanctions Act certification. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types mentioned in the documentation. Proposals will be evaluated holistically, considering not just price but also the vendor's ability to meet technical specifications and perform the required concrete replacement services effectively.