Concession Stand RFP

Rudyard Area Schools is soliciting bids for an Outdoor Concession and Restroom Facilities project located in Rudyard, Michigan, within Cass County. The Request for Bids (RFB) seeks a turn-key construction project for a 24-foot by 28-foot building that will include restroom facilities and a concession stand. Detailed minimum specifications require a concrete sidewalk, lockable exterior doors, shingled roof, wood-framed 2-inch by 6-inch insulated walls, LP smart siding, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems meeting code requirements, and concrete handicap pathways. Bids will be received at the Administrative Office until 12:00 noon on November 14, 2025, with proposals submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Concession Stand" and directed to the Superintendent. Construction is scheduled to commence in spring 2026 or sooner with District approval, with a completion deadline of August 15, 2026. Bidders must use District-provided proposal forms and submit current printed specifications and advertising literature with their bids.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to provide a sworn and notarized Familiar Relationship Disclosure statement and an Affidavit of Compliance with Iran Economic Sanctions Act. The District is exempt from Michigan Sales Tax, and reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive irregularities in the bidding process. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves comprehensive construction of a new facility with detailed architectural, engineering, plumbing, and electrical specifications. Prospective bidders will need to demonstrate capability to complete a complex construction project with specific technical requirements, including site leveling, sitework, and installation of mechanical systems. The project documents include comprehensive architectural and engineering plans, plumbing and electrical schematics, general specifications, and a structural truss design for the building.