Demolition, remodel of interior for BLB Learning Center

The state and local contract opportunity is a comprehensive demolition and renovation project for the Bentley Little Bulldogs (BLB) Learning Center, located in Brooklyn Village, Genesee County, Michigan. The Bentley Community School District (BCSD), through Progressive Companies, is seeking qualified contractors to perform a full-scale interior remodeling and site improvement project. Specific project deliverables include complete interior demolition, installation of new windows, walls, doors, and ceilings, removal of building berms, new landscaping, fencing, asphalt parking lot patching, and catch basin repairs. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Bentley Schools Administration Building, with sealed bids due before 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Bidders must submit an Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification and a sworn statement disclosing familial relationships with the Superintendent and/or Board. The project is designated as a prevailing wage project, and electronic bid documents will be available from the Architect starting June 2, 2025.

The contract appears to have standard bonding requirements, with successful bidders required to provide 100% labor and material bonds and 100% performance bonds based on the bid amount. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, BCSD reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award the contract in the district's best interest, potentially selecting a bidder other than the lowest bidder. No incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges are explicitly stated in the available documentation. Potential bidders will need to demonstrate capability in comprehensive school renovation projects, with expertise in interior demolition, construction, and site improvement. The procurement process emphasizes transparency and competitive bidding, with strict submission requirements and comprehensive project specifications. Contractors interested in this opportunity should carefully review the detailed bid documentation and be prepared to meet the technical and administrative requirements of the project.