Marion Track Resurface

Marion Public Schools in Macomb County, Michigan, is issuing an Invitation to Bid for track resurfacing services at Marion Middle/High School located at 2213 20 Mile Road, Marion, Michigan. The procurement encompasses complete removal of the existing synthetic stranded rubber latex track surface and installation of a new polyurethane track system with structural wear coat meeting manufacturer specifications. The scope of work includes track base preparation involving milling and asphalt paving as necessary, complete removal and proper disposal of existing materials, application of a permeable polyurethane base mat system across all track and field event surfaces (including high jump area, pole vault runway, and long jump runway), spray-applied wearing course of colored polyurethane and EPDM rubber granules, and comprehensive painting and marking in accordance with NFHS Class 4 Certification standards and MHSAA regulations. Additional deliverables include a 4-6 inch margin extension on the northeast turn and a 12' x 30' extension to the high jump approach area. Sealed bids are due by 4:00 p.m. on July 11, 2019, with work commencing on or after July 12, 2019 and completion required by August 30, 2019; alternative bid dates are available for work beginning June 15, 2020 with completion by August 30, 2020. Contractors must visit the site to familiarize themselves with project conditions, and bids shall remain firm for ninety days from the opening date. Required qualifications include appropriate insurance documentation with workers compensation coverage of $100,000 and liability coverage of $300,000, submission of contractor references for capability verification, compliance with Marion Public Schools Safety Rules and Accident Prevention Plan, MiOSHA asbestos awareness training requirements, and Michigan smoking/tobacco use prohibitions on school grounds. All bids must include labor, materials, removal, shipping, licensing, and all other costs necessary for professional completion, with a manufacturer's certified representative required to supervise installation and provide documentation of Class 4 Certification upon project completion.

The RFP does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documentation. The district reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive informalities, award to other than the lowest bidder, and accept alternate bid proposals including latex-based track systems, providing some flexibility in evaluation criteria beyond price alone. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation, and interested bidders should contact Christopher Arrington, Superintendent, at 231-743-2486 with any questions regarding the project specifications or submission requirements.