Elementary School Flooring

McBain Rural Agricultural School in McBain, Michigan is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive flooring replacement project located at 107 E. Maple Street. The procurement involves replacing flooring across multiple school wings, including elementary, middle, and high school sections, with a base bid and four alternate areas covering approximately 1,167 to 2,800 square feet. The project requires contractors to replace existing flooring using specific materials including carpet tiles, walk-off carpet tiles, sheet vinyl, and rubber stair treads, with a focus on maintaining color consistency and accessibility standards. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 3:30 P.M. at the project site, with sealed bids due on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 3:30 P.M. in the Superintendent's Office. Key evaluation criteria include comprehensive floor preparation, disposal of existing flooring materials, and compliance with specified flooring requirements. Contractors must provide a 5% bid bond, 100% performance and payment bond, and comprehensive liability insurance. The project timeline targets completion by August 15, 2026, before the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

The procurement appears to have a preference for Michigan-based businesses, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises explicitly mentioned. Bidders must submit a sworn, notarized statement disclosing familial relationships with school district personnel. No incumbent vendors are directly identified in the documentation. The school board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award the contract based on the most advantageous proposal considering price and other factors. While a precise budget range is not specified, the project includes an allowance of $3.00 per square foot for sheet vinyl areas, with potential credits or additional charges depending on actual square footage used. Contractors will be responsible for comprehensive floor preparation, particularly in areas with carpeting in place for over 25 years, and must include dumpster costs for demolition and disposal of existing flooring materials. The project offers flexibility through multiple alternate bid options, allowing the school district to potentially phase the renovation or adjust the scope based on available funding.