Graham Elementary Classroom Addition & Improvements

The Avondale School District is seeking firm prime contractors for the Graham Elementary Classroom Addition & Improvements project (Bid #9714), a comprehensive construction initiative involving labor, materials, equipment, and services for classroom expansions and facility upgrades. The procurement is specifically targeting primary contractors capable of executing detailed renovation and addition work at Graham Elementary. A pre-bid meeting was scheduled for September 15th at 1pm, though attendance was recommended but not mandatory. Hard copy sealed bids must be submitted to the Avondale School District by September 29th, 2025 at 12:00pm EST, with a public bid opening via Teams meeting on the same day at 2:00pm. Bidding documents prepared by French Associates are available electronically through PreconSuite and can be reviewed at AUCH Construction's office. The project requires strict compliance with Michigan Public Act 10 of 2023 Prevailing Wage requirements, and all bidders must be prepared to submit comprehensive documentation including a sworn familial affidavit.

The contract opportunity includes specific financial and bonding requirements, with bids over $30,512 mandating a 5% bid bond or certified cashier's check, and proposals exceeding $50,000 requiring a 100% Performance and Payment Bond. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, the Board of Education will apply a Michigan-based Business preference and reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Awarded contractors must register with the State of Michigan LEO website and submit certified payrolls. The bid proposals will remain valid for 90 days, providing potential contractors a reasonable window for consideration. Though specific budget ranges were not detailed in the documentation, the requirement for substantial bonding suggests a significant project scale. All bidders must demonstrate technical competence, financial stability, and ability to meet the complex construction requirements outlined in the bid documents.