Lakeshore Elementary Improvements

West Ottawa Public Schools in Ottawa County, Michigan, is seeking bids for comprehensive improvements to Lakeshore Elementary School located in Holland. The project encompasses 14 distinct bid categories including sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, general trades, roofing systems, glazing, LPDA, flooring, painting, fire protection, mechanical, and electrical work. A pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for February 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM, with formal bids due on February 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the West Ottawa Public Schools Administration Office. Construction is set to commence on June 6, 2025, with substantial completion required by August 6, 2025. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, along with sworn familial and Iran disclosure documentation, and be prepared for mandatory post-bid interviews scheduled between February 24-26, 2025. The project includes two alternates: one for electric water coolers and another for Pine Creek Elementary improvements. Fritz Wahlfield Construction serves as the Construction Manager, with GMB as the Architect/Engineer.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Successful bidders will be required to provide performance, labor, and material bonds, with specific insurance requirements detailed in the bid documentation. The project is not classified as a prevailing wage project, which may impact labor cost considerations. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the bid package indicates that some pre-purchased equipment by the owner will be included for contractor installation. The comprehensive bid documents suggest a project scope that likely ranges in value from several hundred thousand to potentially over one million dollars, depending on the selected alternates and specific scope of work. Contractors will need to demonstrate capability across multiple trade categories and comply with the detailed specifications outlined in the bid package, including comprehensive insurance coverage and bonding requirements.