Meadow Ridge Elementary Fence

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. is requesting sealed bids on behalf of Rockford Public Schools for perimeter fencing and gates installation at Meadow Ridge Elementary School, 8100 Courtland Drive, Rockford, Michigan, with bids due October 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time at O-A-K's Operations Center in Caledonia.

A construction pre-bid meeting and site inspection will be held October 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the school location; attendance is encouraged. Bids must be submitted in triplicate and mailed only — faxed, emailed, or BuildingConnected uploads are not accepted. Public bid opening will occur at O-A-K's Operations Center with provisions for in-person or Zoom participation.

Prospective bidders must demonstrate at least five years of successful experience on similar work, hold required licenses, and possess adequate financial resources. Each bid must include a sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure Statement under Section 1267 of the Revised School Code, disclosing any familial relationships between the bidder, its employees, and members of the District's Board of Education or Superintendent.

Bid security of not less than 5% of the bid amount must accompany each proposal — either a bond from a surety company rated A- or better or a certified check. Successful bidders will be required to provide Performance, Labor, and Material bonds for the full contract amount from a surety company rated A- or better if the contract exceeds $50,000.

Bid documents are available for examination on the Owen-Ames-Kimball website and at Builders Exchange plan rooms in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Traverse City.