Gaines elementary kitchen renovations

Swartz Creek Community Schools in Genesee County, Michigan is soliciting sealed bids from prime contractors for the Gaines Elementary Kitchen Renovation project located at 300 W Lansing Street, Gaines, Michigan 48436. The procurement encompasses comprehensive renovation work including architectural demolition, structural modifications, interior finishes, mechanical systems installation, electrical systems upgrades, and associated sitework. Bidding documents have been prepared by French Associates and are available for download through Precon Suites or for review at the George W. Auch Company offices beginning May 5th, 2026. A recommended pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 8th, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the East entrance of Gaines Elementary School. Sealed bids must be submitted no later than 12:00 PM on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 to Swartz Creek Community Schools at 8354 Cappy Lane, Swartz Creek, Michigan 48473, or through the Precon portal, with public opening and reading of bids occurring at 12:00 PM on May 19th, 2026 at the Board Room with online Microsoft Teams access available. All proposals must remain firm for sixty days and must be submitted on forms furnished by the construction manager, including a Familial Disclosure Statement, notarized Affidavit of Compliance to the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, Affidavit of Compliance for Criminal Background Check, and Prevailing Wage registration.

A bid bond from a U.S. Treasury-listed surety company or cashier's check equal to at least 5% of the proposal amount is required for bids exceeding $31,321.00, and successful bidders with proposals of $50,000 or more must provide a Satisfactory Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100% of their bid, with bond costs included in the proposal amount. The solicitation appears to include prevailing wage requirements, indicated by the requirement for Prevailing Wage (LEO) registration, which may restrict participation or affect pricing for non-union or non-prevailing wage contractors. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the advertisement; however, the bid bond and bonding requirements suggest the project scope is substantial, likely exceeding $50,000. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed in the best interest of the owner, providing the school district with discretion in final award determination. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the available documentation.