Adler & Stevenson ES VW eLab & Maker

Barton Malow Builders is issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) 2025-11 on behalf of Southfield Public Schools for the construction of an eLab and Maker Space at Adler & Stevenson Elementary School located in Berrien County, Michigan. The procurement seeks a construction contractor to complete a specialized educational technology and maker space project with specific technical requirements. Bidding documents will be available starting August 7, 2025, and can be accessed through the SPS website or BuildingConnected platform. Bid proposals are due on August 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM Local Time, with a bid opening livestream scheduled for 11:30 AM the same day. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or cashier's check with their proposal, and for bids exceeding $50,000, successful contractors must provide a 25% Performance Bond and a 25% Payment Bond from a U.S. Treasury Listed Company. Additional mandatory submission requirements include a sworn statement disclosing familial relationships with school district employees or board members and a certification of non-"Iran Linked Business" status as defined by Michigan Public Act 517 of 2012.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The proposal requires bidders to demonstrate compliance with specific legal and financial requirements, including providing appropriate bonding and disclosure statements. While no specific budget range is detailed in the available documentation, the requirement for performance and payment bonds suggests a substantial project scope. The procurement appears focused on selecting a qualified construction contractor capable of delivering a specialized educational technology space that meets Southfield Public Schools' specific technical and functional requirements for the eLab and Maker Space at Adler & Stevenson Elementary School.