Intermediate School Bleacher Replacement

Cheboygan Area Schools, located in Cheboygan, Michigan, is issuing a sealed bid procurement for the replacement of telescopic bleachers at Cheboygan Intermediate School (905 W. Lincoln Avenue, Cheboygan, MI 49721). The project scope requires bidders to supply and install a wall-attached, closed-deck telescopic bleacher system with 11 rows providing 622 net seats, 7 recoverable ADA wheelchair notches, automatic electro-mechanical propulsion, foot-level aisles, and intermediate steps. The manufacturer must demonstrate at least 30 years of experience designing and manufacturing telescopic seating systems and must submit an affidavit from a Registered Professional Engineer certifying independent testing and code compliance. The District will evaluate bids based on cost, maintenance and service agreements, conformity to specifications, delivery and installation schedule, service and warranty levels, bidder credentials and references, and total cost of ownership. Required warranties include a 10-year coverage on structural components and 5-year coverage on non-structural materials, accessories, and electrical components. Sealed bids must be received by 1:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Cheboygan Area Schools Board of Education Office (7461 North Straits Highway, Cheboygan, MI 49721), with public bid opening and reading to occur immediately thereafter. An optional pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Intermediate School, and bidders should contact Stephen Fleming, Transportation, Maintenance & Grounds Manager, at flemings@chebschools.com or (231) 627-4422 for additional information.

All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount in the form of a certified bank check or bid bond, payable to Cheboygan Area Schools. Each bid submission must include a sworn and notarized disclosure statement disclosing any familial relationships between the bidder or its employees and members of the Cheboygan Area Schools Board of Education or Superintendent, as well as a sworn and notarized Affidavit of Compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act per MCL 129.311 et seq. Prior to commencing work, the successful contractor must provide comprehensive insurance coverage including $1 million commercial general liability, workers' compensation, and automobile liability. No set-aside designations or restrictions specific to disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the procurement documents. The District is exempt from state and federal taxes, so quoted prices should not include tax allocations. The Cheboygan Area Schools Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids in whole or in part, is not obligated to accept the lowest bid, and may waive any informality, irregularity, or errors in bids. No specific budget or award value range is disclosed in the available procurement materials.