Advertisement for Bids for Cheboygan Area Schools

Cheboygan Area Schools is soliciting sealed bid proposals for the Cheboygan High School Computer Lab and Remodeling project through a single general contractor procurement model. The project scope encompasses selective demolition, building insulation, steel door frames, door hardware, metal stud framing, gypsum board assemblies, acoustical tile ceilings, resilient tile flooring, painting, specialty furnishings, and comprehensive electrical work including general requirements, low-voltage power cables, grounding and bonding, conduit, surface nonmetallic raceways, boxes, identification systems, lighting control devices, equipment wiring, interior lighting, and fire detection and alarm systems. Sealed bid proposals must be received by Troy Reehl, Superintendent, at the Cheboygan Area Schools Board of Education Office located at 7461 N. Straits Highway, PO Box 100, Cheboygan, MI 49721, prior to 2:00 PM local time on January 18, 2018, with public opening and reading of proposals at 2:05 PM the same day. Bidders must submit proposals on forms provided in the project specifications, include a 5% Bid Bond or equivalent Bid Security from a qualified Michigan-authorized surety, and provide a sworn and notarized familial disclosure statement complying with MCL 380.1267 disclosing any relationships between the bidder or employees and school board members, intermediate school board members, or superintendent. Bids may not be withdrawn for sixty days after the bid date, and contract awards are anticipated on or about January 25, 2018. Questions regarding the project should be directed to Brittany Stripp at Seidell Architects at (989) 731-0372 or Britt@SeidellArchitect.com, and bid documents are available digitally online at no charge.

The procurement contains no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types that can respond based on the available documentation. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific technology integration requirements are identified in the bid advertisement. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, accept a bid other than the low bid, and to waive informalities, irregularities, and errors in bid proposals. Successful bidders may be required to furnish Surety Bonds as part of contract execution. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the advertisement materials provided.