Elementary School Playgrounds

Trenton Public Schools in Michigan is seeking bids for a 2018 Bond Issue, Bid Package #1A, specifically targeting playground equipment and surfacing for Anderson and Hedke Elementary Schools. The procurement is for Bid Division 158, which encompasses the procurement, installation, and preparation of playground infrastructure. Sealed bids are due on February 28, 2019, at 11:00 AM local time, with a public bid opening immediately following at the school district's administration offices. Bidders must submit two copies of required documentation, including a Proposal Pricing Form, Proposal Execution Form, Familial Disclosure Affidavit, Iran Linked Business Affidavit, and Criminal Background Check Affidavit. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 21, 2019, at 12:00 PM at the Trenton Public Schools Administration Building. All submitted bids must include a 5% bid security in the form of a bid bond or certified bank check payable to Trenton Public Schools. The school district reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept a bid other than the lowest bid.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders will be required to provide a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond for 100% of the contract price if selected. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement is part of a broader 2018 Bond Issue, suggesting potential funding availability. The contract appears to be open to qualified contractors with experience in playground equipment installation and surfacing. The geographical scope covers Oakland County and Warren City in Michigan, with the specific work to be performed at Anderson and Hedke Elementary Schools. Interested vendors should work directly with McCarthy & Smith, Inc., the Construction Manager, to access bidding documents through various plan rooms. The procurement aims to upgrade and improve elementary school playground facilities through comprehensive equipment and surfacing improvements.