District Wide Access Control BP#2

This state and local contracting opportunity is for a District Wide Access Control Upgrades project for the Portage Public Schools located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The project involves renovations and upgrades to the access control systems across multiple school facilities in the district, including Portage Central High School, Portage Northern High School, and Portage West Middle School. The scope of work includes demolition, new construction, mechanical and electrical system upgrades, and interior finishes related to the access control improvements. Bids are due on March 5, 2024, with a public bid opening and post-bid interviews to follow. The project is expected to be substantially complete by August 16, 2024. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond, and the successful contractor will be required to provide 100% performance and payment bonds. Bidders must also submit a Contractor's Qualification Statement and a Schedule of Values listing all proposed subcontractors and major suppliers within 48 hours of bid opening. The project will be awarded to the responsible bidder deemed most advantageous to the Portage Public Schools.

The documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The procurement is being managed directly by the Portage Public Schools, and no incumbent vendors or contractors are listed. The construction documents indicate this is a single-source procurement for some products, while other items may allow for comparable products to be reviewed. The specific budget or award value range is not disclosed in the provided documentation.