BACC Foundation Project

Branch Intermediate School District is requesting sealed bids for foundation construction on the BACC Foundation Project at 7 Michael Drive, Coldwater, Michigan, with bids due August 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and public opening on the same date.

The scope encompasses concrete foundation work for a construction trades house, including basement walls (8-inch by 9-foot), garage walls (6-inch by 4-foot), and footings (16-inch by 8-inch), all reinforced to code specifications. Work includes installation of wooden window bucks and mudsill bolts per blueprint specifications and all required inspections. Concrete work must conform to applicable building codes.

Bidders must submit original hard-copy bids signed by an authorized representative, include bid security as required by Michigan law, and identify the legal name, organizational structure, proposed contract sum as a total dollar amount, applicable warranties, and estimated project start and completion dates. The Familial Relationship Disclosure form and Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification, both sworn and notarized, are mandatory. Alternate bids with reduced pricing options or upgrades are encouraged but considered only after the base bid is deemed responsive.

Evaluation criteria include cost, quality of response, bidder capability, item quality, specification compliance, suitability to district requirements, delivery terms, and past performance. The district reserves the right to reject any or all bids, conduct post-bid interviews with qualified bidders, and waive informalities. Bids are exclusive of applicable excise taxes and irrevocable for a minimum of 90 calendar days following submission.

Clarification requests are due August 5, 2026, with the desired contract award date of August 27, 2026. Bidders should submit Intent to Respond and clarifications via email to Ashley Hemker at hemkera@branch-isd.org at least six days prior to the bid deadline.