Bleacher expansion

Essexville-Hampton Public Schools is requesting proposals for bleacher expansion at Garber High School football field in Essexville, Michigan, with proposals due August 31, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and a mandatory site walkthrough on August 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The scope is furnishing and installing approximately 200 additional spectator seats on the home side, south end of the football field, integrated into the existing aluminum bleacher system. Work includes site evaluation, structural engineering review with stamped drawings by a Michigan-licensed Professional Engineer, fabrication and installation matching the existing system, all footings and structural connections, ADA-compliant accessible routes and seating, permit coordination and inspections, site protection and safety measures, final code compliance certification, and site cleanup. All work must comply with the Michigan Building Code, ICC 300 Standard for Bleachers, and ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

Proposals must include company qualifications with at least three references from comparable projects completed within the past five years, detailed project approach and schedule, a lump-sum itemized cost breakdown, current Michigan contractor license, certificates of insurance, three-year safety records including EMR, and a subcontractor list. The District will evaluate proposals on total cost, relevant experience and qualifications, proposed schedule, references and past performance, safety record, and proposal completeness. The awarded contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit, statutory Workers' Compensation, Umbrella/Excess Liability of $2 million, and 100% Performance and Payment Bonds.

The District anticipates board award on September 14, 2026, notice to proceed on September 15, 2026, and substantial completion by October 15, 2026. Proposals must remain valid for 60 days after bid opening. Written questions are due by August 27, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Bidders must complete Iran Linked Business Disclosure Forms and Familial Relationship Disclosure Forms as required by Michigan Public Act 517 of 2012.