BACC Foundation Project

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

The scope includes concrete foundation work with 8-inch by 9-foot basement walls, 6-inch by 4-foot garage walls, and 16-inch by 8-inch footings reinforced to code; mudsill bolt installation; wooden window bucks for one egress window and four hopper windows; notched openings for an 18 feet 3 inches garage door and 38-inch service door; and all required code inspections. The bidder must furnish materials, labor, equipment, installation, training, owner's manuals, and warranties. An alternate bid option permits substitution of either an Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) system or Pre-Cast Reinforced Concrete wall system in lieu of conventional cast-in-place concrete; bidders proposing alternatives must demonstrate previous successful installation experience with at least three completed similar-sized projects and identify the manufacturer and years of system experience.

Pricing is submitted as a total dollar amount, exclusive of applicable excise taxes. Each bid must include required bid security per Michigan Compiled Law 380.1267, a sworn and notarized Familial Relationship Disclosure form, and an Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification. Intent to Respond is due by email to Ashley Hemker at hemkera@branch-isd.org. Requests for clarification are due no later than August 5, 2026. The School District anticipates award by August 27, 2026, contingent upon Board of Education approval. Accepted bids remain irrevocable for a minimum of 90 calendar days following the submission deadline. The School District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and determine the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.