Benzie High School Soffit and Steel

Benzie County Central Schools is seeking bids for a high school soffit and steel remodeling project located in Benzonia, Michigan, through Kingscott Associates, Inc. The procurement involves the comprehensive removal and replacement of existing fiber cement soffit and fascia panels, along with reinforcement of steel joists within the school's overhang area. Sealed bids will be received at the Central Office on September 23, 2025, until 2:00 p.m., with a public bid opening at Benzie Central High School. Bidding documents will be available electronically via Kingscott ShareFile starting September 3, 2025, with interested parties required to contact Lisa Dailey for document access. While no pre-bid meeting is scheduled, facility access can be arranged by contacting Mike Zielinski. Bidders must submit a prime bid encompassing all subcontractor costs and must include a certified check, money order, or bid bond for 5% of the total bid amount. The project will be awarded using the AIA A101-2017 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, with the owner reserving the right to accept or reject any bids within 30 days of the bid opening.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the procurement documents. The bid requires contractors to submit a sworn statement disclosing any familial relationships between the bidder and school district leadership. Electronic bid documents may be reproduced by bidders at their own expense, and no prevailing wage requirements are specified for this project. The document does not indicate an incumbent vendor or existing infrastructure that requires specific integration. While a precise budget range is not explicitly stated, the requirement for a bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount suggests the project has a substantial financial scope. The procurement process emphasizes transparency and competitive bidding, with the school district maintaining flexibility in vendor selection through the right to accept or reject any submitted bids.