New Lewton Elementary School Construction

The Lansing School District is seeking subcontractors for the New Lewton Elementary School Construction project through a competitive bidding process managed by The Christman Company. This comprehensive construction project encompasses multiple work categories including earthwork, site concrete, asphalt, structural concrete, masonry, structural steel, roofing, glazing, mechanical and plumbing systems, electrical systems, and interior finishes. The project is located in Ingham County, Michigan, with a construction timeline extending from February 2026 through October 2027. A pre-bid meeting was held on October 29, 2025, with 45 attendees, and bids are due on November 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Lansing School District Administration Building. Bidders must submit bid bonds and provide pricing for performance and payment bonds, and are required to complete four mandatory alternates: foundation type options, acoustic glazing, bipolar ionization for HVAC systems, and stained concrete floor patterns. Evaluation will include reviewing bidders' experience modification ratings, compliance with MIOSHA safety regulations, and submission of site-specific safety programs. The two lowest qualified bidders for critical work categories will be required to attend post-bid interviews between November 24 and December 4, 2025.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the project requires compliance with prevailing wage structures and includes detailed specifications for trade contractors. The project will utilize unit pricing for various work categories including snow removal, excavation, fill materials, concrete and asphalt work, and specialty items. Working hours are specified as 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with mandatory daily morning huddles at 7:00 a.m. The Christman Company will provide dumpster facilities, and each trade contractor is responsible for cleaning their work areas. Material deliveries must be coordinated 24 hours in advance, and all hoisting equipment requires prior approval from the Construction Manager. The award recommendation is anticipated for December 24, 2025, with a board meeting scheduled for January 8, 2026. While specific budget details are not provided, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant capital investment in new elementary school infrastructure.