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River Valley School District, located in Three Oaks, Michigan, issued an Early Notice and Advertisement for Facilities Improvement Projects comprising four separate construction projects across multiple school buildings. The procurement seeks sealed bids from qualified contractors for four distinct initiatives: Project 1 involves middle-high school building remodeling including office renovations, a new secure vestibule, toilet room renovations, shower partitions, and roof replacement across eight bid divisions; Project 2 encompasses Three Oaks Elementary office relocation and remodeling, new secure vestibule, classroom door and frame replacement, and limited sitework across seven bid divisions; Project 3 includes Chikaming Elementary office remodeling and new secure vestibule across six bid divisions; and Project 4 covers Chikaming Elementary parking lot resurfacing, concrete curb and gutter replacement, and signage pavement markings. Bidding documents became available on February 19, 2019, with plans obtainable for a $100.00 refundable deposit per paper set through River City Reproduction. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and project walk-through was held on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in the Middle-High School Library. Sealed bids were due by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at River Valley High School Main Office, with public opening and reading scheduled for 4:10 p.m. the same day. Contracts were planned for award on or about March 29, 2019. Bid security equal to five percent of the base bid was required, acceptable as a bid bond, cashier's check, or money order. All bidders were required to submit a sworn and notarized familial disclosure statement in compliance with Michigan law (MCL 380.1267) and a signed Iran Business Relations Affidavit certifying non-association with Iranian-linked businesses per the Michigan Iran Economic Sanctions Act.

No set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were identified in this procurement opportunity. The project will utilize separate prime contractors with direct contracts to the Owner, with overall project administration handled by JP BARNES CONSULTING, LLC, and architectural services provided by Hebard & Hebard Architects, Inc. Prevailing wages do not apply to this project. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the procurement documents. The Owner reserved the right to reject any or all proposals, accept a bid other than the low bid, and waive informalities, irregularities, or errors in bid proposals as deemed in their interest. No specific budget range or award values were disclosed in the published solicitation documents.