Cosmetology Exterior Renovation

Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) is soliciting sealed bids for the Cosmetology Exterior Renovation project, involving the renovation of two existing buildings located at 5081 Torrey Road in Flint, Michigan. The project scope includes exterior renovation work, with specific technical requirements including new attic insulation with an R-value of R-49 and the installation of new attic access panels in each building as indicated on project drawings. A pre-bid meeting was held on January 16, 2020 at 3:00 pm at the GISD Davis Education Center (2413 W. Maple Ave., Flint, Michigan 48507), and sealed bids were required to be received by 2:00 pm on January 28, 2020 at the same location. Bidders were required to submit responses using forms provided in the Contract Specifications, include a bid bond equal to 5% of the bid amount, and submit a sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure statement and Vendor Certification Form in compliance with Michigan statute MCL 380.1267. All questions regarding bidding procedures and specifications had to be directed to Project Architect Matthew McGaughey at MAYOTTEgroup Architects prior to 2:00 pm on January 22, 2020. The Owner anticipated awarding the contract within 30 days of the bid due date.

The Request for Bids document does not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation based on disadvantaged enterprise status or organizational type; the procurement appears open to all qualified contractors meeting the stated requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available documentation. No budget range or award value is specified in the contract documents provided. The Owner explicitly reserved the right to reject any and all proposals, award the bid to other than the low bidder, and waive informalities or irregularities in bid proposals as deemed in its best interest. Facsimile bids were not accepted, requiring all submissions to be delivered in person or through other specified methods to the GISD Davis Education Center by the stated deadline.