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

Berrien County, through the Troy School District in partnership with Barton Malow Company as Construction Manager, is procuring woodwork and casework services for the Early Childhood Center BP#3 construction project. This bid package (BP#3) encompasses two specific work categories: Interior Architectural Woodwork (064023) and Prefabricated Casework (123000) for a new 72,000 square foot preschool building featuring 26 classrooms, administrative and office areas, a gross motor room, kitchen, parking lots, sidewalks, and landscaping in Troy, Michigan. Qualified contractors must submit sealed bid proposals electronically through BuildingConnected with a deadline of October 18, 2018 at 10:00 AM EST, and must include bid security equal to 5% of the base bid amount, familial relationship disclosure forms, Iran sanctions certifications, OSHA Form 300 for the most recent completed year, and worker's compensation Experience Modification Rate (EMR) factors. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price, submit certificates of insurance naming Troy School District and Barton Malow Company as additional insureds, and comply with Michigan state sales and use taxes, OSHA requirements, and prevailing wage standards where applicable. Contractors must demonstrate ISO certification or documented quality control procedures, attend mandatory pre-construction and coordination meetings, and provide comprehensive closeout documentation including warranties, operations and maintenance manuals, and personnel training. The construction milestone schedule establishes a project start date of March 2019 with completion targeted for July 2019, and payment follows standard AIA application processes with 10% retention until substantial completion.

The solicitation does not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to disadvantaged enterprises or other specialized vendor categories. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. All contractors must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and maintain stringent safety and hazardous materials protocols throughout project execution. The bid package requires review of all drawings and specifications dated February 5, 2018, prepared by TMP Architecture and TMP Associates, and bidders must coordinate work with multiple trades, maintain project record documents, and provide daily reports to the Construction Manager. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation, the contract is subject to full performance and payment bonding requirements and standard AIA insurance and retention provisions typical of substantial construction projects of this scope.