BID 9864 Early Childhood Center BP #3-Woodwork and Casework

Barton Malow Company has issued a bid opportunity (BID 9864) for the Troy School District Early Childhood Center, specifically focusing on Bid Package #3 for interior architectural woodwork and prefabricated casework. The procurement targets the construction of a new 72,000 square foot preschool facility featuring 26 classrooms, administration offices, a gross motor room, and a kitchen. Bid proposals were due electronically through Building Connected on October 18, 2018, at 10:00 AM EST, with no pre-bid conference held. The construction timeline indicates work is scheduled between March 2019 and July 2019. Bidders were required to submit a bid security of 5% of the base bid amount and provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract price if awarded. The project falls under the jurisdiction of Berrien County and various Michigan state agencies, including the Department of Labor, Fire Marshal Division, Department of Public Health, and County Drain/Road Commission authorities.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the project requires contractors to be capable of executing complex interior architectural woodwork and casework for an educational facility. The Troy School District obtained and paid for the general building permit, with contractors responsible for securing all additional permits, fees, inspections, and approvals. Project-specific requirements include incorporating state sales and use taxes into bid proposals and demonstrating technical expertise in educational facility construction. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the bid package and the project's scale suggest a substantial investment in infrastructure development. Contractors must be prepared to work within a defined four-month construction window and comply with multiple state and local regulatory requirements throughout the project's implementation.