Advertisement for Bids Harrison Community Schools

Harrison Community Schools in Clinton County, Michigan is soliciting sealed bids for the 2017 Bond Series 2 Projects focusing on Larson Elementary Renovations. This procurement encompasses 22 separate bid divisions covering a comprehensive scope of construction services including selective and structural demolition, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, roofing, glass and glazing, drywall, flooring, painting, metal lockers, food service equipment, gymnasium athletic equipment, casework, telescoping bleachers, fire protection systems, mechanical systems, temperature controls, electrical work, cabling, site work, paving, and fencing. The Owner will award contracts to separate prime contractors for individual bid divisions or combinations thereof. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and project walk-through will be conducted on May 27, 2020, at 2:00 PM at the High School Gym, facilitated by Construction Manager Wolgast Corporation and Architect Integrated Designs, Inc. Sealed proposals must be received by 2:00 PM on June 16, 2020, at the Harrison Community Schools Administration Office, with public opening and reading scheduled for 2:15 PM. Bidders must submit a plan deposit fee of $100.00 per paper set to obtain bidding documents, with deposits being refundable. Bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the Base Bid in the form of a Bid Bond, Cashier's Check, or Money Order must accompany each proposal. All bidders are required to provide a sworn and notarized familial disclosure statement in compliance with Michigan law (MCL 380.1267) disclosing any family relationships between the bidder and school board members, superintendents, or other district officials; bids without this disclosure will not be accepted. Bids remain valid for 60 days after the bid date, and successful bidders may be required to furnish additional surety bonds as specified in project specifications.

The procurement documents do not specify set-asides or restrictions limiting response to particular categories of organizations, disadvantaged enterprises, or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, accept a bid other than the lowest bid, and waive irregularities or informalities in proposals at its discretion. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the sealed bid advertisement; however, the project scope and nature of the 22 bid divisions suggest a substantial capital project funded through the 2017 Bond Series 2 authorization. Potential bidders should contact Wolgast Corporation or Integrated Designs, Inc., for complete bidding documents and project specifications to determine estimated costs and project budgets.