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Monroe Public Schools in Monroe County, Michigan, is seeking sealed proposals from Prime Contractors for kitchen update projects at three elementary schools: Raisinville Elementary (Project #25105), Custer II Elementary (Project #25106), and Arborwood North Elementary (Project #25107). The procurement involves comprehensive kitchen renovations across these three school locations, with bidders required to meet specific pre-qualification requirements to be included on the approved bidders list. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26, 2025, with staggered site visit times (Raisinville at 9:00 am, Custer II at 10:00 am, and Arborwood North at 11:00 am). Bid proposals are due on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. at the Monroe Public Schools Administration Building. Contractors must submit a 5% proposal guarantee in the form of a certified check or bid bond, with proposals remaining firm for 60 days after bid opening. Electronic bid documents will be available at no cost on the district's website, with hard copies available for purchase at $150 per set from Kohler Architecture.

The procurement has several specific requirements for potential bidders, including submission of two sworn and notarized statements: one disclosing familial relationships with school district personnel and another demonstrating compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act. Successful contractors will be required to provide performance, labor, and material bonds if contract payments exceed $50,000. The project will be advertised on multiple platforms including Buy4Michigan.com and the Builders Exchange of Michigan, with only registered bidders receiving addendums. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the district reserves the right to waive irregularities and reject any or all bids based on the best interests of the owner. The procurement will create an approved bidders list two days after the mandatory pre-bid meeting, with strict requirements for attendance and qualification. Although specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the requirement for performance bonds suggests the project has significant financial scope.