Elementary School Flooring

McBain Rural Agricultural School in Monroe County, Michigan, is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive flooring replacement project at 107 E. Maple Street. The procurement involves replacing flooring across multiple school wings, with a base bid and four alternates covering approximately 7,667 square feet of space, including elementary, middle, and high school areas. The project requires a general contractor to complete demolition, installation, and related construction work, with specific requirements for flooring materials including carpet tiles, walk-off carpet tiles, and sheet vinyl. Bidders must submit a lump sum proposal with unit pricing, accompanied by a 5% bid bond and demonstrate capability to provide 100% performance and payment bonds. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 16, 2025, at 3:30 P.M. on-site, with sealed bids due on September 30, 2025, at 3:30 P.M., followed by an immediate public bid opening. Evaluation criteria include compliance with technical specifications, pricing, and a sworn statement disclosing familial relationships with school district leadership. The project timeline targets construction from June 8, 2026, to August 7, 2026, with completion required before the 2026-2027 school year.

The procurement appears to have a preference for Michigan-based businesses, though no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly noted. Only one contractor, Rob Nixon with Nixon Carpet, attended the pre-bid walk-through, suggesting limited current market interest. The project includes an allowance of $3.00 per square foot, with potential adjustments based on actual square footage used. No incumbent vendors are directly identified, and the bid documents do not specify a precise total project budget. The school will provide access to water, electrical energy, and portable facilities during construction, and requires strict adherence to quality control, cleaning, and potential asbestos containment protocols. Contractors will be paid 90% of certified amounts during the project, with the remaining 10% held until final completion. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, providing flexibility in the procurement process.