BID 9874 Bemis Elementary School Greenhouse

The Troy School District is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of a prefabricated greenhouse at Bemis Elementary School, with Bid No. 9874. The procurement encompasses all labor, materials, equipment, and related services required for site preparation, foundation work, plumbing, electrical installation, heating/cooling systems, and complete greenhouse construction in accordance with specifications developed by TMP Architecture and International Greenhouse Company. Sealed bids must be submitted no later than 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, to the Troy School District Maintenance/Operations and Purchasing Offices located at 1140 Rankin, Troy, Michigan 48083. Written questions from prospective bidders must be submitted by noon on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Site visits may be arranged by contacting Mark Paulus at (248) 880-6791, though no formal bid walk is scheduled. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of successful experience on similar projects and provide five references, preferably from school districts. The project timeline requires a start date of April 1, 2019, with substantial completion targeted for August 9, 2019, and final completion by September 27, 2019. The Board of Education will consider award recommendations at its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

All bidders must submit one original and two copies of their proposal accompanied by a bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the bid amount, along with sworn and notarized familial disclosure statements and Iran Economic Sanctions Act compliance certifications. If the total project cost exceeds $50,000, a performance and payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract sum must be provided, with the bonding company holding an excellent or superior rating from AM Best Company. The base bid must include 500 lineal feet of temporary fencing, landscaping restoration, optional bench work, and a $10,000 allowance for the owner's discretion. Comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum combined single limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, worker's compensation insurance, automobile liability insurance, and an Owner's Contractor's Protective Policy are required. All installation personnel must successfully complete criminal history and background checks prior to commencing work. The District is not exempt from Michigan Sales and Use Taxes, and contractors must include all applicable taxes in their bids. Pricing must remain firm for approximately one year from the bid date.