Food Service - Freshman Center Servery Renovation

Lowell Area Schools is requesting sealed bids for a Food Service Freshman Center Servery Renovation project, with bids due June 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the OAK Operations Center in Caledonia, Michigan. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection is scheduled for June 17, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. at Lowell High School. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply to this federally funded project under General Decision Number MI20260088, effective May 18, 2026, with rates in Kent County ranging from $10.47 to $47.40 per hour plus fringe benefits depending on trade classification. Executive Order 13706 requires one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked (up to 56 hours annually), and Executive Order 13658 establishes a minimum wage floor of $13.65 per hour through December 31, 2026.

Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of successful experience on similar projects, hold required licenses, maintain adequate financial resources, and register with Michigan's Labor and Economic Opportunity for payroll submission. Sealed bids in triplicate must be submitted by mail only; faxed, emailed, or BuildingConnected uploads will not be accepted. Bids may be opened publicly at the submission location or via Zoom attendance option.

Each bid requires a sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure Statement and bid security (bond or certified check) equal to at least 5% of the bid amount from a surety company rated A- or better. The successful bidder will be required to obtain Performance, Labor, and Material bonds for the full contract amount if total cost exceeds $50,000 from an A- or better rated surety. Bidding documents are available on the Owen-Ames-Kimball Company website and at Builders Exchange plan rooms in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Traverse City.