Amberly elementary school bid package 4

Portage Public Schools is procuring construction services for Bid Package 4 of the Amberly Elementary School project located in Portage, Michigan, within Kalamazoo County. This sealed-bid procurement encompasses 42 distinct bid categories covering structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and interior/exterior finish work across four building units (A, B, C, and D), including partial demolition, renovation of existing structures, and new construction. Key deliverables include cast-in-place and precast concrete, structural steel framing, masonry, roofing systems, HVAC and plumbing installations, electrical and communications systems, architectural woodwork, food service equipment, and playground facilities, with quality assurance standards requiring ACI, AISC, AWI, and AWS certifications across applicable work. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of successful experience on similar projects, maintain all required licenses, and possess adequate financial resources to complete the work. Sealed bids in triplicate were due by 3:00 PM on May 27, 2026, with delivery to either Owen-Ames-Kimball's Kalamazoo office or in person at Portage Central High School; mailed bids required receipt by 11:00 AM on the same date. A mandatory virtual pre-bid conference was held on May 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM via Zoom, and bids were publicly opened and read at 3:00 PM on May 27, 2026, at the high school location. Bid documents were available for examination on Owen-Ames-Kimball's website and at Builders Exchange plan rooms in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Traverse City, with a preliminary project schedule targeting substantial completion through August 2028.

All bidders must submit a sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure Statement as required by Michigan's Revised School Code Section 1267 and an Affidavit of Compliance with Michigan's Iran Economic Sanctions Act (PA 517 of 2012); no specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are noted in the procurement documents. Bid security in the form of a surety bond or certified check equal to five percent of the bid amount is required, and successful bidders for contracts exceeding $50,000 must provide Performance, Labor, and Material bonds from a surety company with an A- or better rating for the full contract amount. Bidders must provide Commercial General Liability insurance in ISO forms CG 20 10 07 04 and CG 20 37 07 04, with Owen-Ames-Kimball Co., the Owner, and Architect named as additional insureds on a primary and non-contributory basis. Unit labor rates and fees for additional work must be proposed at 10 percent for contractor-performed work and 5 percent for subcontractor work, with all bids including applicable Michigan Sales and Use Tax and all costs associated with bonds and permits. The apparent low bidder may be required to submit a Safety Data Questionnaire within three days of bid opening, and detailed submittals including insurance documentation, cost breakdowns, subcontractor lists, material specifications, and schedule information must be provided within ten days of Notice of Pending Award. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents, though the project's scope and complexity spanning four building units over multiple years suggests a substantial capital project.