Elementary improvements

West Ottawa Public Schools is soliciting bids for comprehensive improvements to Woodside Elementary School located in Holland, Michigan. The project encompasses extensive renovations across 13 specific bid categories including sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, general trades, roofing, aluminum storefronts, glazing, flooring, painting, mechanical, and electrical work. Key project objectives include removing and replacing existing concrete paving, metal wall panels, and conducting systematic upgrades to the school's infrastructure during the December 2025 to August 2026 timeframe. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of 10 years of experience under their current company name and possess appropriate Michigan licensing and insurance. The pre-bid walk-through occurred on October 8, 2025, with sealed bids due on October 21, 2025 at 10:30 A.M., followed by mandatory post-bid interviews scheduled for October 27-29, 2025. Construction is strategically timed to commence during the Christmas break on December 20, 2025, with substantial completion targeted for August 7, 2026. Contractors are required to submit a 5% bid bond, provide sworn familial disclosure, and comply with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises. The project includes a concrete allowance of $150,000 and an alternate bid option (Alternate No. A-1) for replacing existing metal wall panels with 1" metal face insulated panels. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the bid package indicates the construction will be managed by Fritz Wahlfield Construction in coordination with GMB Architecture + Engineering. Contractors will be responsible for performance and labor bonds, with a 10% fee applied to work completed by their own forces and a 5% fee for subcontractor work. The project is not classified as a prevailing wage project, and final payment will be contingent upon submission of comprehensive close-out documentation including as-built drawings, warranties, and other required submittals. Though a specific total project budget is not disclosed, the detailed scope and multiple bid categories suggest a significant capital investment in modernizing the Woodside Elementary School facility.