614 NE Capital Rehab

The City of Battle Creek, located in Calhoun County, Michigan, is soliciting sealed bids for the 614 NE Capital Rehab project, a comprehensive residential rehabilitation initiative funded through federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and local Opioid Settlement funds. The procurement seeks a contractor to completely remodel a multi-unit apartment building at 614 NE Capital Avenue, which will ultimately provide housing for individuals in recovery from opioid addiction. The project involves gutting and renovating three one-bedroom units on the first floor, maintaining two existing two-bedroom units on the second floor, and finishing the basement with a laundry room, storage area, and conference room. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation and comply with various federal and local regulations, including prevailing wage requirements and Build America Buy America provisions. The bid submission deadline is November 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for October 21, 2025, at 8:00 AM at the project site. Contractors must provide a 5% bid bond and will be required to secure performance and labor/materials payment bonds for 100% of the contract value. The project is expected to be completed by June 30, 2026.

The contract does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard federal procurement guidelines typically encourage minority and small business participation. Bidders must demonstrate appropriate licensing, insurance, and compliance with non-discrimination provisions. The estimated project budget is not explicitly stated in the documentation, but the comprehensive renovation scope suggests a significant investment in infrastructure rehabilitation. Technical specifications detail precise requirements for materials, finishes, and construction elements, with options for alternates that may adjust the base bid price. The project involves extensive value engineering for electrical systems, heating, fire suppression, interior doors, kitchen cabinets, and other critical building components. Contractors will need to address existing framing and building code issues from previous work, indicating a complex rehabilitation effort. The ultimate goal is to create high-quality, supportive housing that serves individuals in addiction recovery, leveraging both federal grant funds and local opioid settlement resources to transform the property.