HS Parking Lot Resurface

Berrien Springs Public Schools is seeking bids for a comprehensive high school parking lot resurfacing project located in Berrien County, Michigan. The procurement involves complete reconstruction of the existing parking lot, including sub-surface material preparation, asphalt paving (utilizing MDOT 13A base and 36A surface), storm structure replacements, concrete walk repairs, ADA tactile warning transitions, and new striping and signage. Mandatory bidder requirements include submission of a 5% bid bond, proof of insurance, performance and labor bonds, and compliance with prevailing wage rates. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on February 18, 2025, with six contractors in attendance, and potential bidders were required to submit questions by February 21, 2025. Sealed bids are due on February 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the Admin Building Conference Room, with bid award scheduled for the March 13, 2025 Board of Education meeting. The project has a strict substantial completion deadline of August 18, 2025, and contractors must adhere to specific technical specifications, including careful excavation near existing fiber infrastructure and potential alternate bid items such as storm pipe replacement.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses were explicitly mentioned, bidders must certify they are not an "Iran linked business" per Public Act 517 of 2012 and disclose any familial relationships with school board members. Contractors must demonstrate capability to work with MDOT-approved materials and meet comprehensive construction standards. The project requires contractors to provide detailed unit pricing, material specifications, and construction schedules, with quality control testing mandatory to ensure compliance. While a specific budget range was not disclosed, the project involves significant infrastructure improvements spanning multiple technical disciplines including civil engineering, paving, and site utilities. The school district reserves the right to reject any or all bids and select the most advantageous proposal for public interest, suggesting flexibility in the procurement process. Potential bidders included regional contractors such as Arnt Asphalt, Rieth-Riley, Hollerbach Excavating, CPM Construction, and Pearson Construction, indicating a competitive local market for the project.