Ad for Bid - Dumpster Pad

Traverse City Area Public Schools is soliciting sealed lump-sum bids for relocating a dumpster pad at Central Grade at Glenn Loomis Elementary School, 1009 S. Oak Street, Traverse City, Michigan, with bids due November 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the TCAPS Facilities Building, 1212 Cass Road. The posting lists Grand Traverse County as the jurisdiction. No pre-bid conference will be held, but site visits must be requested in advance through the Capital Projects & Planning Office by contacting Paul Thwing or Karen Hicks.

The scope covers demolition and removal of an existing shed, concrete walk, curb, and fencing, followed by installation of a new concrete pad, sidewalk, curb cut, fencing, and gates. The contractor must procure all necessary permits and coordinate inspections and testing. Contractor personnel must obtain TCAPS identification badges through Human Resources after completing fingerprint background checks and FBI and State of Michigan security clearances, with badging costs included in the bid.

The contract is a single prime, stipulated sum agreement using AIA Document A201, 2017 Edition, and Section 00 7300 Supplementary Conditions. Bidders must provide a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the total base bid. Performance and payment bonds are required for projects exceeding $50,000. The bid must include a notarized Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification and a notarized Statement Regarding Familial Relationship, and bidders must acknowledge all addenda on the proposal form. A one-year warranty on materials and labor is required, and the bid remains irrevocable for sixty days after submission. Bids submitted by email or fax will not be accepted, and bidders bear sole responsibility for timely delivery. Subcontractor, material, and equipment supplier information is due within twenty-four hours of bid opening.

Award is anticipated for December 2026.