Baseball & Softball Field Renovations

Grosse Ile Township Schools is seeking bids for a comprehensive Baseball & Softball Field Renovations project funded through a 2022 Bond program in Wayne County, Michigan. The procurement is structured as a General Contractor package involving extensive athletic facility improvements at Grosse Ile High School. Specific project deliverables include synthetic turf installation, drainage improvements, construction of new dugouts, fencing upgrades, scoreboards, and electrical system enhancements across varsity and junior varsity field sites. The project has strict milestone completion dates, with Varsity Fields required to be completed by September 19, 2025, and Junior Varsity Fields by October 24, 2025. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the high school, with sealed bids due on March 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EST. Bidder qualifications include demonstrable experience with similar athletic facility projects, professional certifications, and ability to meet comprehensive technical specifications for materials and installation. The school district will evaluate bids on multiple criteria, reserving the right to accept or reject any submissions based on factors beyond the lowest financial bid.

Contractors must submit several mandatory documentation requirements, including a 5% bid bond, familial relationship disclosures, Iran Economic Sanctions Act Affidavit, and criminal background checks. Performance and payment bonds are required for contracts exceeding $50,000. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid documents suggest a comprehensive and competitive procurement process. The project is funded through a bond program, indicating potential budget flexibility, though specific total project value is not disclosed in the provided documentation. Insurance requirements are detailed, with contractors needing to demonstrate robust coverage and compliance with local and state regulations. Technical specifications indicate a preference for high-quality, professionally installed athletic infrastructure, suggesting potential budget allocations in the mid to high six-figure range. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete project manual to understand the full scope of requirements and technical specifications for this athletic facility renovation project.