Alanson Public Schools 2024 Bond

Alanson Public Schools is seeking bids for a comprehensive 2024 Bond Issue project involving renovation and remodeling of its school facilities and bus garage, located in Emmet County, Michigan. The procurement opportunity encompasses multiple construction scopes, including removing classroom exit canopies, renovating facades and corridor exits, replacing doors and floor finishes, performing asbestos abatement, remodeling locker rooms, and installing new interior finishes, insulation, and HVAC systems in the bus garage. Bidders must be pre-qualified through a review process involving financial assessments, safety records, legal history, and interviews, and are required to provide a 5% bid bond with the capability to furnish 100% performance and payment bonds. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 27, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with sealed proposals due on March 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Post-bid interviews will be conducted via Zoom from March 14-18, 2025, and the construction timeline is set for April 1, 2025, through August 29, 2025, with required occupancy by the project's end date.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project documents suggest that trade contractors must meet stringent pre-qualification criteria. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including a schedule of values, certified payrolls demonstrating prevailing wage compliance, and extensive closeout submittals such as as-built drawings, operation manuals, warranties, and owner training materials. Bid documents are available through Moore Trosper Construction Company's website and the State of Michigan SIGMA VSS system. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the project involves significant renovations to school and bus garage facilities, implying a substantial investment through the 2024 Bond Issue. The architectural and engineering services for the project are provided by Anthony P. Esson as the architect and JLK Engineering for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services.