Advertisement for Bids

The state and local contract opportunity is an Advertisement for Bids issued for the Bloomingdale Public Schools - Series I project, spanning jurisdictions in Van Buren County and Blissfield Village, Michigan. The procurement requires sealed bids to be submitted in triplicate by February 6th, 2025, at 2:30 PM local time, with a public bid opening immediately following at Bloomingdale Middle and High School. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was previously held on January 22nd, 2025, at 2:45 PM, which began at Pullman Elementary and proceeded through Bloomingdale Elementary and Bloomingdale Middle & High School. Bidders are required to provide a bid security or bid bond of 5% of the bid amount and must demonstrate at least five years of successful experience in similar work, appropriate licensing, and adequate financial resources. The procurement documents can be examined through Owen-Ames-Kimball's website or Builders Exchange plan rooms located in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Traverse City.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, bidders must meet stringent qualifications for contract consideration. Successful bidders for contracts exceeding $50,000 will be required to secure Performance, Labor, and Material bonds from a surety company rated A- or better. All bids must include a notarized Familial Disclosure Statement per Section 1267 of the Revised School Code. Mailed bids are acceptable at Owen-Ames-Kimball's Kalamazoo office by 11:00 AM on the bid day, though faxed, emailed, or Building Connected submissions will not be considered. Although the exact award value or budget range is not specified in the current documentation, the comprehensive bidding requirements suggest a significant public infrastructure or construction project for Bloomingdale Public Schools.