Bendle Schools Administration Building Roof Replacement

Bendle Public Schools is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive roof replacement project for their Administration Building located at 3420 Columbine Avenue in Burton, Michigan. The procurement involves selective demolition and complete replacement of the existing gravel ballasted membrane roof, including removal of gravel ballast, poly-iso roof insulation, and existing membrane roofing. The project requires installation of a new .060 inch thick black EPDM membrane roofing system with minimum 1.5 inch polyisocyanurate insulation and a 1/4" per foot minimum tapered insulation system. Sealed bids are due by 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018, at the Bendle Public Schools Central Office, with work expected to begin after October 15, 2018, and be completed by December 1, 2018. Bidding documents were made available on September 10th, 2018, through www.intdesigns.com/planroom at no cost, and while no pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled, contractors are encouraged to visit the site and contact Matt Wilson at 810-591-2588 for field verification. Evaluation criteria include meeting technical specifications, providing required documentation, and submitting a competitive lump sum bid.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide a 5% bid security bond for projects over $50,000 and 100% performance and payment bonds. Additionally, contractors are required to maintain a minimum of $2 million per occurrence in general liability insurance coverage. The project mandates a 15-year manufacturer's warranty covering both materials and labor with no dollar limitation, and pro-rated warranties will not be accepted. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical specifications and requirements suggest a significant investment in infrastructure improvement. The project was designed by Integrated Designs Inc. of Brighton, Michigan, and the owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and select the most advantageous proposal. Questions regarding the bid must be submitted via email to scott@intdesigns.com, with responses provided through official addenda at least 3 business days before the bid date.