High School Watermain Replacement

Ionia Public Schools is seeking bids for a High School Watermain Replacement project, encompassing jurisdictions in Huron County and Huntington Woods City, Michigan. The procurement opportunity, identified by State Local Contract Opportunity ID 67c05aa09b4ddf9d03098fae, requires sealed bids to be submitted in triplicate by March 26th, 2025 at 2:00 PM local time. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 6th, 2025 at 3:00 PM in the Admin Office Conference Room of Ionia High School, with bid opening conducted both in-person and via YouTube livestream. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of successful experience in similar work, possess appropriate licensing, and have adequate financial resources. Each bid must include a bid security or bid bond of 5% of the bid amount from a surety company rated A- or better. Evaluation criteria include technical capability, financial stability, and proven experience in watermain replacement projects.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Performance, Labor and Material bonds will be required for contracts exceeding $50,000, and bidders must submit a notarized Familial Disclosure Statement regarding potential relationships between the bidder's employees and district officials. Bid documents can be examined through Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.'s website and various Builders Exchange plan rooms in Michigan. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive bid requirements suggest a significant infrastructure investment. Potential bidders must carefully review the detailed documentation available through Owen-Ames-Kimball Co., which includes technical specifications, project scope, and an aerial map showing the pre-bid meeting location and parking arrangements.