Elementary improvements

West Ottawa Public Schools is seeking comprehensive elementary improvements for Woodside Elementary located in Holland, Michigan, through a detailed construction procurement process. The project involves extensive renovations across 13 separate bid categories including sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, general trades, roofing, glazing, flooring, painting, mechanical, and electrical work. Bidders must demonstrate at least 10 years of construction experience, be licensed and insured in Michigan, and possess financial capability to complete the project. Key project dates include a mandatory pre-bid walk-through on October 8, 2025, with bid responses due on October 21, 2025, at 10:30 A.M. The construction timeline is scheduled from December 20, 2025 (during Christmas Break) to August 7, 2026, with a focus on maintaining school occupancy during normal hours. Contractors are required to submit a 5% bid bond, sworn familial disclosure statement, and Iran Disclosure Act compliance form. An alternate bid option is available for removing and replacing existing metal wall panels with 1" metal face insulated panels.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. Fritz Wahlfield Construction will serve as the Construction Manager, with GMB Architecture + Engineering acting as the Architect/Engineer for the project. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project includes a $150,000 concrete allowance for removing and replacing existing concrete paving. The project is not classified as a prevailing wage project and requires comprehensive insurance and MIOSHA regulatory compliance. Successful bidders will need to secure performance and labor bonds, and will be expected to coordinate closely with the construction management team throughout the project duration. Contractors must also be prepared to submit detailed documentation and work within a carefully planned project schedule that includes phased construction across multiple building units.