Bid for Demolition of Old STEM Bldg

Comstock Public Schools is requesting bids for demolition of the existing Comstock STEM Academy at 175 Hunt Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan, under IFB 26-6023, with bids due September 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM local time and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site walkthrough on August 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM.

The scope encompasses complete demolition of the building and site elements, removal of all materials, establishment of final grades, and placement of final seeding. Work is scheduled to commence October 12, 2026 and continue through January 29, 2027 (80 days of active demolition), with distinct phases including abatement, utility cut cap/disconnection, structural demolition, foundation excavation, asphalt and parking removal, site fill and balancing, and final topsoil and seeding. GMB Architectural Engineering is the Architect/Engineer; Miller-Davis Company is the Construction Manager.

All contractors bidding on work exceeding $50,000 must be bondable and must furnish both Performance and Payment Bonds with Comstock Public Schools listed as Obligee. Contractors must have a current Contractor Qualification Statement on file with Miller-Davis Company prior to award and must complete prequalification through the Miller-Davis website, potentially submitting OSHA 300/300A logs from the past three years, EMR letters, bonding information, and insurance documents. Bid security equal to five percent of the Base Bid must accompany each proposal. All bids remain valid for 60 consecutive calendar days after the bid date.

Electronic bids are submitted through Building Connected with public opening via Microsoft Teams Live Event at 3:15 PM EST on September 8. The deadline for bidders' requests for information is August 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM. The Owner intends to issue Notice to Proceed on or about September 21, 2026. The procurement is subject to an equal opportunity policy for minority and women's business enterprises, with all qualified bidders encouraged to participate.