Mt. Pleasant Public Schools 2018 Technology Upgrades

Mt. Pleasant Public Schools is seeking qualified contractors for a 2018 Technology Upgrades project focused on Security Audio Video systems in Ingham County, Michigan. The procurement involves separate prime contractors for different bid divisions, with Wolgast Corporation serving as the construction manager and CommTech Design as the architect. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and project walk-through is scheduled for March 14, 2018, at 4:00 PM at Vowles Elementary School, with sealed bid proposals due by 2:00 PM on March 22, 2018, at the Mount Pleasant Public Schools Administration Office. Bidders are required to submit a bid security of 5% of the Base Bid from a qualified surety, which can be a Bid Bond, Cashier's Check, or Money Order. All bids must include a familial disclosure statement in compliance with MCL 380.1267, and bidding documents are available through Wolgast Corporation's FTP site. The Owner plans to award contracts on or about April 16, 2018, with bids remaining valid for 60 days after the bid date.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation, the bidding process appears open to qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical requirements for technology upgrades. Bidders will need to demonstrate expertise in security, audio, and video systems integration. The project will utilize separate prime contractors, suggesting opportunities for multiple vendors to participate in different aspects of the technology upgrade. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the technology upgrades and the involvement of multiple contractors indicates a potentially significant investment in upgrading the school district's technological infrastructure. Successful bidders may be required to furnish Surety Bonds, and the project management will be handled by Aaron Grove from Wolgast Corporation.