EKLC Sensory Room RFP

The Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) is soliciting sealed bids for the EKLC Sensory Room Remodeling project located in Flint, Michigan. The procurement is a public works project focused on comprehensive sensory room renovations, with specific deliverables including replacing acoustic panel ceilings, updating lighting and mechanical diffusers, installing vinyl wall pads and resilient sheet athletic flooring, and replacing door hardware. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was conducted on March 12, 2025, at 1493 Maple Ave, and sealed bids will be received until 3:30 pm on March 19, 2025, at 2413 West Maple Avenue, with a public bid opening immediately following at 3:35 pm. Prime bidders are required to submit comprehensive bids encompassing all subcontractor costs and must adhere to prevailing wage requirements. Bidding and Contract Documents are available electronically on the Kingscott FTP site starting February 27, 2025, with access obtainable by contacting Lisa Dailey. Pre-Bid Requests for Information (RFI) were due by 12:00 pm on March 14th, and the Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any bids while maintaining bid validity for 90 days after the opening.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be qualified construction and renovation contractors capable of executing the detailed sensory room remodeling scope. While no incumbent vendors are directly mentioned, the project is associated with Architectural and Engineering project number 3041-10 DF and involves work for the Genesee Intermediate School District. Two addenda (dated March 14 and March 18, 2025) have been issued providing additional clarifications about door types, specifications, and prevailing wage information. The contract award is scheduled for May 29, 2025, suggesting a projected timeline for project completion. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documents, the comprehensive nature of the renovation indicates a potentially significant investment in upgrading the sensory room facilities.