IFB 27. 0007 Oakland Schools Technical Campus NAIS lab

Oakland Schools Board of Education is requesting sealed bids on multiple trade contracts for selective architectural, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work at its Southeast Technical Campus in Royal Oak, Michigan under IFB 27.0007, with proposals due September 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST and a pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the campus.

The scope comprises 14 separate trade proposals: interior concrete flatwork, masonry, carpentry, overhead folding sectional doors, glazing, drywall and ceilings, flooring, painting, visual display units, signage, roller window shades, laboratory casework and fume hoods, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work including fire alarm systems. Work is performed during 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. hours during the school year and day shift during summer 2027. Construction commences on or about March 1, 2027, with substantial completion targeted for July 30, 2027.

Bids exceeding $31,321 require a certified check or bid bond equal to five percent of the proposal sum. Bidders whose proposals total $50,000 or more must provide a Performance and Payment Bond for 100 percent of the bid amount issued by Treasury-listed sureties acceptable to Oakland Schools and AUCH Construction (the Construction Manager). All bids must include sworn notarized statements addressing familial disclosure, Iran Economic Sanctions Act compliance, and criminal background checks. The project is not tax-exempt; all applicable state, local, and federal taxes must be included in proposals. Payment terms provide 90 percent of estimated work value within ten days of Board approval, with 10 percent retained until final completion and acceptance, payable 30 days thereafter. Change orders for additions carry a maximum 15 percent markup on direct costs and 10 percent for subcontracted work. Questions are due by the pre-bid meeting date. Post-bid review conferences are scheduled September 30 through October 7, 2026, with contract awards anticipated on or about October 21, 2026.