BID 9862 Early Childhood Center

The state and local contract opportunity is a bid (BID 9862) for an Early Childhood Center project located in Warren City, Berrien County, Michigan. The procurement is being managed by Barton Malow Company for the Troy School District, seeking construction services for a new 72,000 square foot preschool facility. The project encompasses building a comprehensive educational space that includes 26 classrooms, school administration offices, a gross motor room, kitchen, parking lots, sidewalks, and landscaping. Specific work scopes include joint sealants, casework, roller shades, and access control systems. The bid proposal is due on September 13, 2018, at 2:00 PM EST through Building Connected, with a required 5% bid security bond and subsequent 100% performance and payment bonds. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements and submit certified payroll reports, and while the Owner will obtain the general building permit, contractors are responsible for all additional permits, fees, and inspections.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project involves milestone-driven work schedules, with joint sealants and casework targeted for March-July 2019, roller shades scheduled for May-July 2019, and access control timing to be determined. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The Owner will provide water and temporary electrical power, but contractors must arrange their own temporary facilities. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the 72,000 square foot facility suggests a significant capital investment. Interested contractors will need to demonstrate technical capability, compliance with prevailing wage regulations, and the capacity to execute multiple specialized construction components within the specified timeline.