Locker Replacement RFP

Pellston Public Schools, Emmet County, Michigan, is requesting proposals for removal and replacement of 413 hallway lockers at Pellston Middle/High School, with proposals due October 20, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at the Office of the Superintendent. A pre-bid project review meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. on site; attendance is highly recommended but not mandatory. Requests for information are due October 16, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

The scope involves removal of existing lockers from first and second floors and installation of new 12" × 12" × 72" metal lockers with sloped tops and verified numbering systems. Existing locker bases and cove bases may remain; the contractor is responsible for modifying, repairing, or accommodating them as necessary. ADA-accessible lockers must be included per Michigan building accessibility requirements and scattered throughout the layout, reviewed with the District Representative. The contractor bears all responsibility for wall and floor protection, designated material routes, and any damages incurred during work; repairs must be completed within ten working days at no cost to the District. An elevator is available for material handling. Installation may occur during winter holiday break or summer 2027 as mutually agreed. No prevailing wages, certified payroll, or other specific labor requirements apply.

Proposals must include pricing for the complete base bid. Bids exceeding $50,000 must be accompanied by a certified check, money order, or bid bond from a Michigan-approved surety of not less than 5 percent of the base proposal sum. The successful contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds prior to execution, with costs included in the base proposal. Workers' compensation must meet Michigan statutory limits; commercial general liability, $2 million per occurrence; automobile liability, $1 million; and umbrella coverage, $2 million. The District will be named as additional insured. Proof of insurance is due within ten days of award; coverage lapses beyond fifteen days trigger automatic termination.

Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope with one original and one copy; email submission is accepted. The project manager is dlp designs, with Daniel J. La Pan, AIA, as primary contact. All communications should be directed to Stephen Seeyle, Superintendent, at 231.539.8421 or sseelye@pellstonschools.org.