Harbor Beach Renovation Project

Harbor Beach Community Schools is requesting sealed bids for an office addition and renovations project (Project No. 55426) at 402 South 5th Street, Harbor Beach, Michigan, with bids due October 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Bidders must submit a sworn and notarized familial disclosure statement under Michigan law (MCL 380.1267) with their bid; failure to include this disclosure will result in bid rejection.

The project spans 21 divisions of work including structural steel framing, masonry, concrete, mechanical systems (HVAC with building automation), plumbing (domestic water and sanitary systems), electrical work with interior and exterior lighting, roofing, aluminum and glazing, drywall and acoustical finishes, resilient flooring and carpet, wood gymnasium flooring, painting, fire suppression systems, and site utilities and earthwork. Concrete compressive strengths range from 3,000 to 4,000 psi depending on application; masonry load-bearing walls require 2,500 psi compressive strength. Structural steel fabrication and installation must comply with ANSI/AISC standards. The scope includes two add-alternates: Alternate No. 1 for science lab countertop refinishing in Room H121 and Alternate No. 2 for moisture mitigation flooring preparation following ASTM F3010 standards. The project requires special inspections per Michigan Building Code Chapter 17, third-party testing and inspection agencies for concrete, masonry, structural steel and welds, and a 10-year water vapor retardant admixture warranty from substantial completion with $20 million third-party liability insurance coverage.

Sealed bids in triplicate are due at the Office of the Superintendent, with public opening and reading at 3:15 p.m. on October 23. Bids may not be withdrawn for sixty days following the bid date. Plans and specifications are available at https://rchendrick.com/. Questions should be directed to Micah Baumgartner at micah@rchendrick.com. Addenda will be posted to the online plan room no later than 12:00 noon on the day before the bid is due. R.C. Hendrick & Son, Inc. serves as Construction Manager.