Greenhouse building at Ogemaw Heights High School

West Branch - Rose City Area Schools is seeking bids for Bid Package No. 7, specifically for constructing a greenhouse at Ogemaw Heights High School located in Oscoda County, Michigan. The project is being managed by Clark Construction Company in Lansing, and will involve the design and installation of a new greenhouse facility. Bidders must submit sealed bids by Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 at 12:00 PM to the school district's address in West Branch, MI. All potential bidders are required to provide a 5% bid security, which can be submitted as either a bid bond or certified check. Project documents will be accessible via BuildingConnected.com starting February 26th, 2025, and interested contractors are encouraged to contact Project Manager Travis Tibbetts to schedule a pre-bid conference or project walkthrough. The Request for Information (RFI) deadline is set for Wednesday, March 5th at noon, with all questions to be directed to Travis Tibbetts via email. A public bid opening will occur at 12:05 PM on March 12th, during which the school district reserves the right to accept or reject any submitted bids.

The procurement process appears to be open to standard commercial contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit sworn statements disclosing familial relationships with school board members and certifying they are not an "Iran linked business" as part of their bid package. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the available documentation, the project involves constructing a greenhouse facility at a high school, which suggests a moderate-scale capital improvement project. The procurement follows standard Michigan local government contracting guidelines, emphasizing transparency and competitive bidding practices. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical capability, financial stability, and compliance with local procurement regulations. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are mentioned in the current bid documentation, indicating this is likely a new construction project with standard greenhouse building specifications.