High School Renovations

South Haven Public Schools is issuing a sealed bid procurement for High School Renovations at South Haven High School in Van Buren County, Michigan. The project scope encompasses mechanical and controls improvements, electrical work, and rooftop replacement, with all work scheduled for fall and winter 2026. The mechanical and HVAC controls work will be performed during school days when the fine arts facility is unoccupied, while roof replacement is anticipated during December when the facility closes for an extended period. Qualified bidders must be reputable organizations with a minimum of five years of successful experience on similar projects, maintain all required licenses, and demonstrate adequate financial resources. Sealed bids in triplicate must be submitted by June 4, 2026 at 3:00 pm local time to the South Haven Public Schools Administration Building (554 Green Street, South Haven, MI 49090) or by 12:00 pm to GDK Construction (12 W. 8th Street, Suite 250, Holland, MI 49423). A mandatory pre-bid site inspection is scheduled for May 26, 2026 at 3:30 pm at South Haven High School, and public bid opening will occur at 3:00 pm on June 4, 2026 in the basement conference room with virtual viewing available via Microsoft Teams. Bidding documents became available on May 13, 2026 through GDK Construction's Datto Workplace site, and contractors must notify GDK of their intent to bid.

Each bid must include bid security or a bid bond of not less than 5% of the bid amount, and the successful bidder will be required to provide Performance, Labor, and Material bonds from a surety company rated A- or better for the full contract amount on all contracts exceeding $50,000. All bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized Familiar Disclosure Statement in accordance with Section 1267 of the Revised School Code, which requires disclosure of any familial relationships between the bidder or bidder's employees and members of the District's Board of Education or Superintendent. The procurement documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges for this project. Prospective bidders should note that compliance with Michigan's School Code requirements and bonding provisions are mandatory elements of the bid submission process.