Bleacher Replacement Bid

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools is issuing an Invitation to Bid for the removal and replacement of bleachers at Galesburg-Augusta Primary School located at 315 West Battle Creek Street, Galesburg, Michigan 49053. The procurement involves the removal of existing manual bleacher systems and installation of new electrically operated telescoping bleacher stands with nine rows, 78 feet in length, and a capacity of 392 seats, including molded plastic benches in red, plywood decking with polyethylene textured overlay, steel risers, safety rails, and wheelchair-accessible seating compliant with ADA requirements and ICC 300 standards. Deliverables include provision and installation of the new telescoping stands with non-slip tread nosing, intermediate aisle steps, handrails, end railing, a new 20-amp 120V junction box with electrical installation, operator training, and operation and maintenance manuals. The project requires compliance with the 2015 Michigan Building Code, 2012 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2017 National Electrical Code with Michigan amendments, and NFPA 102 design load standards, with all materials verified asbestos and lead-free. Bidders must submit sealed bids by 10:00 a.m. on October 4, 2019, at the District Admin Office, 1076 North 37th Street, Galesburg, Michigan 49053, with bids remaining firm for ninety days from opening. Qualified contractors must possess workers' compensation coverage of $100,000 and liability coverage of $300,000, provide three project references with contact information, submit a Familial Disclosure Affidavit and Affidavit of Compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, and demonstrate compliance with all safety regulations and MiOSHA requirements.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligible bidders to particular enterprise categories or disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The project requires coordination with existing building systems, field verification of existing conditions, and electrical work necessitating compliance with NFPA 70 standards and coordination with the utility provider for electrical service requests and inspections. Contractors must arrange a mutually agreed upon project start date at a post-bid meeting, with work hours to be established by the owner. The procurement documents do not disclose a specific award value or budget range, though the District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award to other than the lowest bidder at its discretion.