Ad for bid-greenhouse at central high school

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) is seeking bids for a Greenhouse Purchase and Construction Project at Central High School located in Traverse City, Michigan. The procurement is structured as a single prime, stipulated sum contract that encompasses the complete procurement and installation of a greenhouse kit, including comprehensive site preparation and infrastructure work. Specific deliverables include excavation, concrete work, footings, plumbing, electrical, and data infrastructure components. Sealed bids are due on March 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a planned substantial completion date of August 1, 2025, and anticipated TCAPS Board approval on April 14, 2025. Potential bidders are required to request site visits through the Capital Projects Planning Office and must demonstrate familiarity with project site conditions. Bidders must submit a Bid Bond of at least 5 percent of their total bid amount and provide sworn, notarized statements regarding familial relationships and Iran Economic Sanctions Act certification. Bid documents are accessible through the State of Michigan's SIGMA website and the Builders Exchange of Northwest Michigan, with physical document sets available for purchase from Traverse Reproduction.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting respondent types. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project requires comprehensive coordination with existing school infrastructure. Bidders will be expected to integrate the new greenhouse seamlessly with Central High School's current facilities. The owner reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and will maintain bid offers under irrevocability for 60 days after submission. No pre-bid conference is scheduled, and electronic submissions via email or fax will not be accepted. Project contact persons are Paul Thwing, Director of Capital Projects, and Rachel Majszak, Assistant to the Director, who can provide additional information. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated in the documentation, bidders should be prepared to provide comprehensive pricing for a turnkey greenhouse installation project that includes all necessary site preparation, construction, and infrastructure work.