ERPS middle school gym reno/GIS reno

Eaton Rapids Public Schools (ERPS) is soliciting sealed bids for two distinct renovation projects under their 2020 Bond Projects initiative, specifically Bid Pack 10 and Bid Pack 12. The procurement involves middle school gymnasium renovation and emergency lighting/building controls work at Greyhound Intermediate School. Sealed bids must be submitted in triplicate by 4:00 PM local time on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the ERPS Administration Building located at 912 Greyhound Drive, Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Bidding documents are available for examination on the Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. website and at Builders Exchange plan rooms in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Traverse City. Qualified bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of successful experience in similar work, possess appropriate licensing, and have sufficient financial resources. Each bid submission requires a sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure Statement, a Statement of Compliance with the Iran Sanctions Act, and bid security in the form of a bid bond or certified check equaling at least 5% of the bid amount.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the procurement documents. The bid security must be from a surety company with an A- or better rating, and for contracts exceeding $50,000, the successful bidder will be required to secure Performance, Labor, and Material bonds for the full contract amount from a similarly rated surety company. Bid securities will be retained until the bid hold-firm date or successful subcontract execution. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement is part of a comprehensive 2020 Bond Projects initiative, suggesting significant investment in school infrastructure improvements. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are explicitly stated in the available documentation. The procurement appears focused on renovating school facilities, with an emphasis on gymnasium upgrades and building systems improvements.