DMS window replacement

Hillsdale Community Schools is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive window replacement project at Davis Middle School located in Hillsdale, Michigan. The procurement involves complete removal and replacement of existing windows across ground, first, and second floors, with new aluminum windows featuring various glass types including clear insulating glass, laminated glass, and spandrel glass. Specific deliverables include replacing three door openings (Doors 100, 101, and 102), installing new break metal sills, preparing and painting steel lintels, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local building codes. The mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 24, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Davis Middle School, with sealed proposals due by November 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. local standard time to the Superintendent's Office. Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid bond and provide comprehensive insurance coverage. Contractors must commence work on June 1, 2026, and complete all work by July 31, 2026, with all project coordination to minimize school operational disruptions.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The project is a stipulated sum contract determined through competitive bidding, with no specific funding source identified. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including detailed window type specifications, dimensional drawings, and compliance with ADA and ICC/ANSI A117.1 standards. The documents do not indicate an incumbent vendor or specific budget range, though bidders are required to include all applicable federal and state taxes in their bid amount. The contract requires the successful bidder to execute the Agreement within seven days of receiving the Notice of Award and provide Performance and Payment Bonds within the same timeframe. Bid documents are available online through the Michigan Budget Office website and Wightman's bidding platform, with the owner reserving the right to accept or reject any or all offers.