FRS11513 RHS Food Room Countertops

Rochester Community Schools is seeking bids for the FRS11513 RHS Food Room Countertops project, a 2020 Sinking Fund initiative located in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The procurement involves the installation of new countertops in the food room at Rochester High School, managed by Frank Rewold and Sons Inc. A non-mandatory prebid walk-through is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 1361 Walton Blvd., with sealed bids due by 2:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid security, with bid bonds mandatory and certified or cashier checks acceptable for bids under $50,000. Contractors must provide sworn disclosure statements about familial relationships with school board members and include an Iran Economic Sanctions Affidavit. Evaluation will likely focus on bid completeness, compliance with specifications, and financial stability of the bidding contractors.

The contract does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Successful bidders for contract amounts exceeding $50,000 must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds equal to the full contract amount. Surety companies executing bonds must be authorized to do business in Michigan, with a Federal Register listing or an AM Best Rating of B+ or better. The project is not tax-exempt for state sales or use tax, and no prevailing wage rates are required. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement suggests a moderate-scale renovation project for school infrastructure. The contract will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements and submission guidelines.