Cold Storage Pole Barn

Fowlerville Community Schools in Kent County, Michigan, is seeking proposals for a comprehensive cold storage agricultural pole barn construction project. The procurement involves the full build, installation, and furnishing of a 30' x 40' pole barn with 14' walls and an additional 10' x 40' lean-to section. Key deliverables include site preparation with concrete slabs, electrical power preparation, installation of multiple doors (two 10' x 12' roll-up doors, two 36" x 84" service doors, one 8' x 10' roll-up door), and four 36" x 50" single hung windows. The project requires a minimum 3-year warranty on all design, materials, and workmanship, and contractors must comply with Michigan Prevailing Wage laws, handling all necessary permits, drawings, and inspections. Proposals are due February 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with an optional project walk-through scheduled for February 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The project must be completed by May 30, 2025, and invoiced by June 20, 2025. Evaluation criteria will include cost, specification adherence, relevant experience (particularly in K-12 settings), qualifications, timeliness, responsiveness, and team compatibility.

The solicitation requires a 5% bid bond and performance and payment bonds in accordance with state law, with contractors needing to provide insurance certificates for general and professional liability. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified contractors with experience in educational facility construction. The bid documents do not indicate an incumbent vendor or specify existing infrastructure requiring integration. Although a precise budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant capital investment for a pole barn construction project. The district anticipates reviewing bids and awarding the contract between February 24-27, 2025, with a clear expectation of timely completion and high-quality construction that meets the school's agricultural storage needs.