Ele. Monument Sign at Hedke Elementary

Trenton Public Schools in Michigan is issuing a sealed bid invitation for the installation of a new exterior digital monument sign at Hedke Elementary School, located at 3201 Marian Drive, Trenton, Michigan 48183. The procurement encompasses the complete removal of the existing sign and installation of a new monument sign with all associated materials, labor, taxes, and costs. Deliverables include demolition and removal of the current sign, installation of the new monument sign structure, provision of all required footings and foundations, electrical and network connections, site cleanup and repair, and submission of shop drawings for approval. The project must be completed by August 27, 2026, during the summer recess period. Sealed bids must be submitted to Sara Cortese, CFO, at 2603 Charlton Road, Trenton, Michigan 48183, no later than 10:00 a.m. on April 9, 2026, with public bid opening occurring at that same time and location. Questions regarding bid specifications must be submitted no later than five working days prior to the bid opening. Bidders are required to conduct a personal site inspection prior to bid submission and must provide a detailed cost breakdown identifying materials, installation, and total costs on a lump sum basis.

There are no indicated set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on disadvantaged enterprise status or organizational type. However, all bidders must submit sworn and notarized familial disclosure statements certifying any relationships between bidder owners or employees and members of the Board of Education or the Superintendent, as well as Iran Sanctions Act compliance certifications pursuant to MCL 129.313. Successful bidders must provide satisfactory Workers' Compensation coverage of at least $500,000, General Liability and Property Damage Insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in aggregate, and automobile insurance of at least $1,000,000. Performance Bonds and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, each in the amount of 100% of the contract price, must be furnished prior to project commencement. The contract will be issued as a Purchase Order following receipt of required insurance certificates and bonds. No incumbent vendors or budget range has been identified in the bid documents, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder following Board of Education approval.