Lakeview Classroom Renovation

The Lakeview School District in Battle Creek, Michigan is seeking proposals for a major classroom renovation project encompassing approximately 91 classrooms across three school buildings. The work will focus on preparing walls for the installation of interactive flat panel monitors, modernizing paint finishes, improving power receptacle accessibility, and replacing whiteboards and corkboards. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for December 20, 2023, and sealed proposals must be submitted by January 17, 2024. Pricing will be evaluated based on factors beyond just the lowest bid, including experience, qualifications, contract modification provisions, product compatibility, and whether the bidder is providing a one-vendor solution. Bidders must provide a 5% bid security for proposals over $50,000, and all bids must include a familial disclosure and Iran sanctions certification. The district reserves the right to award the contract in parts and not necessarily to the lowest bidder.

The contract opportunity is open to all qualified contractors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The total budget for the project is not disclosed, but the district notes it may not be able to purchase all bid items due to budgetary constraints. The work is located in Calhoun County and the City of Battle Creek, Michigan.