New Storage Building

Eastern U.P. Intermediate School District is requesting sealed bids for construction of a new 45' × 30' storage building in Kincheloe, Michigan, with bids due September 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit on September 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT at the project location (15901 Country Club Drive).

The scope is a single-story storage building with 26-gauge metal roofing and metal siding. The electrical work is a key specification driver: the contractor must provide complete new electrical service installation including conduit, wire, outdoor meter socket, and a new 200-amp, 240/120-volt, single-phase panel from approved manufacturers (Eaton, Square D, ABB, or Siemens) with a 200-amp main breaker and six 20-amp, 1-pole breakers, compliant with Cloverland Electric standards, Michigan Part 8, and the 2023 National Electrical Code. The electrical contractor is responsible for obtaining the required permit. Construction working hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday unless otherwise approved. Work must be completed by December 1, 2026, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delays beyond that date.

Bidders must submit a bid bond of no less than 5% of the bid price on the AIA Bid Form, including a schedule of values, progress schedule, and list of major suppliers and subcontractors. Michigan-required certifications include a Familial Relationship Disclosure Form and Iran Business Relationship Certification. The contractor must execute the Owner-Contractor Agreement within four days of award notice, furnish required bonds within four days, and commence work within ten days of written notice to proceed. Bids must include all federal and Michigan state taxes. The contract includes provisions for time and material change orders with contractor overhead and profit percentages specified in the bid.

Bidding documents are available as hard copies for $25 from UPEA at 707 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie, or as free PDFs; contact (906) 635-0511 or jgagnon@upea.com. Documents are also available for viewing at the Builders Exchange of Northwest Michigan and Marquette Builders Exchange. Addendum No. 1, issued September 3, 2026, modified the original plans and specifications; bidders must acknowledge receipt on the bid form.