Bid 6185: Keewahdin Elementary Cafeteria Graphics and Tables

The Port Huron Area School District is seeking sealed bids for Bid 6185, a comprehensive project to redesign the Keewahdin Elementary School cafeteria, located in Fort Gratiot, Michigan, within Wayne County. The procurement encompasses two primary components: cafeteria graphics design and new cafeteria table furnishings. Specifically, the project requires contractors to provide design services that incorporate the school's colors, logo, and mascot (Little Huskies), along with the procurement of twelve mobile stool tables in various configurations with specific top designs including Ocean Wave, Custom Logo, Gold Braze, and Spectrum Blue finishes. The solicitation requires bidders to submit separate pricing for graphics design/installation and tables, with pricing based on current Michigan prevailing wage rates. Sealed proposals are due on December 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., to be submitted to Kate Peternel, Chief Financial Officer, at the Administrative Offices located at 2720 Riverside Drive, Port Huron, Michigan. A pre-bid meeting can be scheduled with Mary Kurkowski at (810) 984-2671, extension 4029, and the project work must be completed preferably before June 30, 2026, accommodating the school's academic calendar.

The bid includes several mandatory compliance requirements and restrictions that potential contractors must meet. Bidders are required to submit a 5 percent bid security via certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond, and the winning vendor must provide performance and labor/material payment bonds. Additional legal requirements include submitting sworn and notarized statements disclosing any familial relationships with school board members or the superintendent, as mandated by Michigan Public Act 232 of 2004, and certifying that they are not an Iran-linked business per Public Act 517 of 2012. Contractors must also comply with the district's criminal background check protocols and adhere to OSHA safety regulations and applicable federal, state, and local codes for materials and disposal. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the district reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may award the contract to a bidder other than the lowest proposer if deemed in the district's best interest. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the project involving custom graphics, design services, and multiple specialized cafeteria tables suggests a potentially significant project investment.