Keller Elem and Royal Oak High School Casework Replacement

Royal Oak Schools in Michigan is procuring casework replacement and installation services for two facilities: Keller Elementary School and Royal Oak High School through a sealed bid Request for Proposal. The scope encompasses the removal, replacement, and addition of prefabricated laminate clad casework, countertops, plumbing fixtures, and related components at both schools, with specific work required on first and second-floor classroom spaces, trainer rooms, and art rooms. Deliverables include custom casework units manufactured to institutional-grade standards with high-pressure decorative laminates, stainless steel sinks, and lavatory faucets complying with ASME A112.18.1 and CSA B125.1 standards, complete plumbing removal and installation, and five-year manufacturer warranties from the date of substantial completion. Qualified bidders must demonstrate at least ten years of experience manufacturing similar casework systems and at least five years of installation experience, with all installation personnel required to pass criminal history and background checks. The bid deadline is 1:30 PM Local Time on Thursday, January 21, 2021, with sealed bids due to Royal Oak Schools for public opening immediately thereafter; a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 11, 2021 at 3:00 PM at Royal Oak High School. The project commencement is scheduled for June 21, 2021, with substantial completion required by August 27, 2021, and final completion by September 2, 2022, with daily penalties of $500 assessed for failure to complete punch list items and closeout documentation by the final completion date. Normal work hours are 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, with project award anticipated on February 11, 2021.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the procurement documents; however, local vendor consideration may be available for bidders who are taxpayers within the Royal Oak Schools district. Bidders must submit a bid bond, certified check, or money order equal to 5% of the proposal amount, with performance and payment bonds in the amount of 100% of the full contract sum required within 14 days of award notification. Required insurance includes comprehensive general liability coverage with a minimum combined single limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation insurance with statutory limits, and automobile liability insurance. The bid amount must include all costs, freight, sales tax, delivery, installation, daily cleanup, debris disposal, permits, licenses, and a $10,000 allowance for the owner's discretion, along with compliance costs for lead-based paint and asbestos regulations. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the procurement documents. The specific contract value or budget range is not disclosed in the bid documents.