Advertisement for Bid

The state and local contract opportunity is an Advertisement for Bid issued by R.C. Hendrick & Son, Inc. as the Construction Manager for the McBain Rural Agricultural School's Child Care Center project. The procurement is located in Monroe County, specifically within Mcbride Village in Michigan, and seeks trade contractors for nine distinct bid categories: Earthwork/Site Utilities, Asphalt Paving, General Trades, Aluminum Doors/Frames/Windows, Drywall/Acoustical, Flooring, Painting, Mechanical, and Electrical. Bids are due on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. at the Office of the Superintendent, with a public bid opening and reading immediately following. While no pre-bid conference is scheduled, a site visit is strongly recommended for potential bidders to understand current project conditions. Bidders must submit proposals in triplicate and include a certified check or bid bond for 5% of the base bid for proposals exceeding $50,000. All questions must be directed via email to chip@rchendrick.com, and bid documents, specifications, and potential addendums are available for download from R.C. Hendrick's online Plan Room.

The procurement requires bidders to provide a sworn and notarized familial disclosure statement in compliance with Michigan law, which must accompany the bid submission. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. Bids cannot be withdrawn for 60 days after the bid date, and the Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informalities in the bidding procedures. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the requirement for a bid bond suggests significant project value. The project appears to be focused on constructing a new Child Care Center, indicating potential infrastructure development or expansion. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are detailed in the available documentation. Interested contractors will need to demonstrate technical capability across multiple trade disciplines to be considered for this project.