BID 9862 Early Childhood Center

Berrien County, Michigan, through Troy School District, is soliciting competitive sealed bids for BID 9862 Early Childhood Center, a construction project managed by Barton Malow Company. The procurement encompasses four distinct work categories: Joint Sealants (079000), Casework (123000), Roller Shades (124000), and Access Control (230000) for a new 72,000 square foot early childhood facility. The project involves new construction of a preschool building featuring 26 classrooms, administrative offices, a gross motor room, kitchen facilities, parking lots, sidewalks, and landscaping. Bidders were required to submit proposals electronically through BuildingConnected with a deadline of September 13, 2018, at 2:00 PM EST. The project timeline establishes completion milestones between March 2019 and July 2019. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements under Michigan Public Act 166 of 1965, maintain worker's compensation insurance with disclosed EMR factors, submit a 5% bid bond, provide OSHA Form 300 documentation, complete familial relationship disclosures, and certify Iran sanctions compliance. The successful contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price, maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, and be responsible for all permits except the general building permit, as well as temporary facilities and coordination with concurrent contractors.

The procurement does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility to disadvantaged enterprises or other protected classifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The project requires integration with existing Troy School District operations and facilities, with contractors obligated to implement interim life safety procedures during construction to maintain occupancy. Specific award values or budget ranges for the four work packages are not disclosed in the available documentation. Contractors must include all applicable state and local sales taxes in their proposals and are subject to comprehensive safety requirements and hazardous materials protocols. Contract closeout requires submission of as-built records, operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, testing reports, and all compliance documentation before final payment authorization, with a 10% retention held until Substantial Completion and monthly G702/G703 payment applications processed upon submission of lien waivers and sworn statements from all subordinate parties.