Garber High School Door Replacements

Essexville-Hampton Public Schools is requesting proposals for exterior door replacements at Garber High School, 213 Pine Street, Essexville, Michigan, with sealed bids due October 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A mandatory site walkthrough is scheduled October 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the front entrance.

The scope encompasses three distinct door locations: Door 16 requires removal and replacement of five existing doors and frames with new units meeting ADA, fire/life safety, and school security requirements, including reconnection of the existing access control system. Door 24 requires removal of existing glass doors and installation of new solid blue FRP insulated panel doors with new frame and hardware. Door 25 requires complete removal of the opening and bricking to match the existing building exterior.

Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in commercial or educational door installations and provide at least three references for similar projects completed within the past five years. Valid contractor's license, general liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance are required. Proposals must include company overview, detailed project timeline, cost breakdown itemizing labor, materials, and disposal fees, and warranty information.

Evaluation criteria are cost effectiveness and proposal clarity, contractor qualifications and relevant experience, quality of past work as verified through references, and warranty and service terms. Bids must remain valid for sixty days after opening. Public bid opening occurs at 2:15 p.m. on October 22, 2026. Contract award date and project start and completion dates will be determined following bid opening in conjunction with the winning bidder.

Bidders must complete the Iran Linked Business Disclosure Form and Familial Relationship Disclosure Form under Michigan Public Act 517 of 2012 and provide certifications regarding debarment, nondiscrimination, access to records, and Iran economic sanctions compliance. No total contract value or funding source is specified.