Elementary School Playgrounds

Trenton Public Schools is procuring playground equipment and surfacing improvements for Anderson and Elementary Schools as part of the 2018 Bond Issue, Bid Package #1A. This competitive sealed bid procurement requires contractors to submit comprehensive proposals including the Proposal Pricing Form, Proposal Execution Form, Familial Disclosure Affidavit, Iran Linked Business Affidavit, and Criminal Background Check Affidavit. Bidding documents became available for public inspection beginning February 12, 2019, at multiple locations including the Construction Manager's office (McCarthy & Smith, Inc.), FW Dodge Plan Room, Construction Association of Michigan Plan Room, Builder's Exchange, and Reed Plan Room, as well as through free download from Gradebeam.com. A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for February 21, 2019, at 12:00 P.M. at the Administration Building located at 2603 Charlton, Trenton, Michigan 48183. Sealed bids must be submitted by 11:00 A.M. on February 28, 2019, at the Trenton Public Schools Administration Offices, with public opening and reading of bids occurring immediately thereafter. Each bid submission must be accompanied by Bid Security in the form of a bid bond or certified bank check equal to five percent of the bid amount payable to Trenton Public Schools. The successful bidder must execute the Contract, provide required insurance certificates, and file required bonds within ten days after notice of award but prior to work commencing.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions based on disadvantaged enterprise classifications. If awarded, the successful contractor may be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are referenced in the procurement documents. Trenton Public Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informalities and irregularities in bidding, and accept a bid other than the lowest bid. The specific contract value or budget range for this playground equipment and surfacing project is not disclosed in the available procurement documents.