Gymnasium Floor Replacement

Essexville-Hampton Public Schools is requesting proposals for gymnasium floor replacement at Verellen Elementary School in Essexville, Michigan, with sealed proposals due October 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and a mandatory site walkthrough on October 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

The scope encompasses removal of existing vinyl composition tile flooring from approximately 3,780 square feet of gymnasium space at 612 W Borton Road, concrete substrate preparation, and installation of Tarkett Sports Indoor Omnisports Multi-Use vinyl sports flooring in Blue Maple color with heat-welded seams, game-line painting for basketball and volleyball courts, wall-base reinstallation, and final cleanup. Respondents must hold a current Michigan contractor license. Proposals must include company qualifications with three references from comparable school projects within the past five years, detailed project approach and schedule, itemized lump-sum pricing on the District's form, certificates of insurance, three-year Experience Modification Rate, and subcontractor list.

Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit, statutory Workers' Compensation, and $2 million Umbrella/Excess Liability. Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of contract value are required if exceeding the District's bonding threshold, with the District named as additional insured. Bids must remain valid for sixty days following the October 23 opening.

Evaluation criteria are total cost, relevant experience and qualifications, proposed schedule, references and past performance, safety record, and proposal completeness and quality. All bidders must complete Iran Linked Business and Familial Relationship Disclosure forms under Michigan Public Act 517 of 2012. Two original hard copies must be submitted to Eric Debo, Director of Operations, at the District office (303 Pine Street, Essexville, Michigan 48732), with public bid opening at 2:15 p.m. on October 23. Board award is anticipated as soon as possible after the proposal due date.