BP No. 07 Domestic Water Replacement

Lapeer Community Schools is seeking bids for Bid Package #07, a Domestic Water Replacement project managed by Barton Malow Builders with architectural support from French Associates. The procurement focuses specifically on Mechanical Work (Bid Category 230000) for infrastructure improvements. Bid proposals are due by 1:00 p.m. local standard time on November 5, 2025, with submission options including electronic submission through Building Connected, physical hand delivery, or mail to the Lapeer administrative office. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for October 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lapeer Admin Building, with attendance required for all bidders. Prospective contractors must meet specific qualifications, including maintaining an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 1.0 or lower, and may be subject to pre-qualification review. Bidders must provide 5% bid security from a qualified surety and be prepared to execute an AIA Document A132-2019 Standard Form of Agreement. The project is subject to prevailing wage rates and state sales/use taxes, which must be incorporated into proposal pricing.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be prepared to furnish performance and payment bonds, along with comprehensive certificates of insurance as detailed in the Project Manual. The bid remains valid for 90 days following the receipt date, and Lapeer Community Schools reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the documentation, the project involves comprehensive domestic water replacement work, suggesting a significant infrastructure investment. Potential contractors will need to demonstrate technical capability, financial stability, and compliance with local and state regulatory requirements. Bidding documents are available for examination through the Barton Malow Builders Site Office, Building Connected, or CAM platform, with initial availability starting at 3:00 p.m. on October 20, 2025. Interested parties unable to attend the mandatory pre-bid conference must coordinate a separate site walkthrough directly with Barton Malow Builders.