Football bleachers and HVAC replacement design-build project

The Au Gres-Sims School District is soliciting sealed bids for a Design-Build project encompassing football bleachers and HVAC replacements across three bid categories in Arenac County, Michigan. The procurement involves Bid Category 1, which includes constructing new home side bleachers with 693 seats and 8 ADA-compliant seats, and a visitor side bleacher with 80 seats, along with associated concrete slab work. Bid Category 2 focuses on HVAC equipment replacement, specifically removing existing units and installing new Captive Aire and Rheem systems for the Innovation Lab and kitchen areas. Bid Category 3 involves a Grade D Elementary roof replacement using a Duro-Last 50-mil PVC membrane system with a 20-year manufacturer's warranty. The project requires contractors to provide engineered, stamped drawings submitted through Arenac County's Plan Review, including all trades work, permits, and necessary inspections. Sealed bids are due on October 27th, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. local time, with proposals submitted in duplicate to the Superintendent's office. Contractors must include proposed start and completion dates and are subject to a 60-day bid validity period.

The procurement encourages participation from local and minority subcontractors, with no specific set-aside designations explicitly mentioned. Bidders must provide a mandatory bid bond or certified check for 5% of the base bid for proposals exceeding $50,000, sourced from a Michigan-approved surety company. The project is not classified as a prevailing wage project and requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance with specified minimum coverage amounts. Contractors will be subject to a 12-month warranty period, with a maximum markup of 10% for extra work, encompassing overhead, profit, and associated expenses. While no specific budget range is detailed, the multi-category nature of the project suggests a substantial investment in school infrastructure improvements. The school district reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to cancel the project, with contractors being reimbursed only for completed work. Questions regarding the project should be directed to Chris Ming, the Superintendent, via email at mingc@ags-schools.org.