Grandstand Bleachers

The state of Michigan has posted a contract opportunity related to the construction of grandstand bleachers for the Whiteford Agricultural Schools in Monroe County. The Board of Education of Whiteford Agricultural Schools is seeking proposals from general contractors to provide a complete turnkey solution, including demolition and hauling of the existing bleacher system, site preparation, and installation of a new bleacher system. The project also includes additional sitework such as asphalt paving, concrete paving, chain-link fencing, and final grading with seeding. Bidders must provide lump sum pricing for the bleacher system (Bid Category 1A) and the additional sitework (Bid Category 1B), as well as any required or voluntary alternates. The project is scheduled to start on February 5, 2024, and be completed by July 26, 2024. Bids are due by November 8, 2023, at 2:00 PM, and will be publicly opened and read at that time. The Board reserves the right to waive irregularities, reject any or all bids, and award the work by component, group of components, or total project to the lowest responsible bidder(s).

The Bid Notice and associated documents do not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The contract will be awarded to a single general contractor, but there is no mention of any incumbent or current contractors. The project will be funded through the Whiteford Agricultural Schools 2019 Bond Program, but the available budget or award value range was not provided in the documentation.