Asphalt Paving-Paw Paw High School

Paw Paw Public Schools in Van Buren County, Michigan is seeking sealed bids for an asphalt paving project at Paw Paw High School located at 30609 Red Arrow Highway East. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) for comprehensive site renovation of Loop Road D, which includes two primary bid categories: Earthwork (Category 01) and Asphalt Pavements (Category 02). The project scope encompasses site demolition, surveying, grading, erosion control, pavement installation, fine grading, and pavement markings. Bidder qualifications include a minimum of 5 years of successful experience on similar projects, appropriate licensing, and adequate financial resources. Key deliverables require a 5% bid security bond, with performance and labor/material bonds required for contracts exceeding $50,000 from a surety company rated A- or better. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at the high school, with sealed bids due by April 17, 2019, at 3:30 p.m. local time. Bidders must submit three copies of their proposal to Stephanie Walker, Executive Director of Business Operations.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. Two project alternates are included: one option to omit 12" sand sub-grade and use native soils, and another to omit 8" gravel sub-base and pulverize existing asphalt. Bidding documents can be purchased from Kal-Blue in Kalamazoo and examined at Builders Exchange plan rooms in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Lansing. The owner reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, with submitted bids remaining valid for 60 days. Additional documentation requirements include a familial disclosure statement and Iran Economic Sanctions Act compliance affidavit. Testing services will be provided and paid for by the owner, and contractors will be responsible for all permits, fees, and inspections. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a substantial infrastructure investment for the school district.