Cooper Elementary Bus Loop and Parking Lot

Plainwell Community Schools is seeking construction services through a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Cooper Elementary Bus Loop and Parking Lot project located at 7559 N. 14th Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009. The procurement encompasses complete construction and renovation of approximately 12,900 square feet of surfaces, including removal and replacement of existing pavement, installation of base materials and asphalt, creation of a new drive-through connecting two parking lots, construction of a walking path, and application of striping per current layout specifications. Key project objectives include enhancing safety during student drop-off and pick-up times throughout the school day. Required qualifications include the ability to deploy a full-time field superintendent and implement comprehensive safety measures throughout the construction period. The project timeline specifies a construction start date of June 8, 2026, with substantial completion required by August 31, 2026. Sealed proposals must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. local time on April 8, 2026, to Melissa Gelbaugh, Director of Finance, at Plainwell Community Schools Administrative Offices, 600 School Drive, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. Bidding documents are available on the district's website at www.plainwellschools.org under the Business section's Requests for Proposals. Proposals shall remain firm for sixty days from the date of bid opening, and the Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and waive irregularities.

The RFP requires all bidders to provide Bid Security equal to 5% of the Base Bid amount and submit a sworn statement disclosing any familial relationships with Board of Education members or the Superintendent. Contractors must comply with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act and provide an Affidavit of Compliance, in addition to meeting all local bonding and licensing requirements. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses are noted in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified. The procurement documents do not specify an estimated award value or budget range for the project.