Outdoor Bleacher Expansion

Essexville-Hampton Public Schools is requesting sealed proposals for expansion of bleacher seating at Garber High School football field, with bids due October 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM and a mandatory site walkthrough on October 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

The scope is furnishing and installing approximately 200 additional spectator seats on the existing aluminum bleacher system on the home side, south end of the field. The work includes site evaluation, structural engineering review with Michigan-licensed Professional Engineer stamped drawings, fabrication and installation matching existing materials and finishes, footings and foundations, guardrails and handrails, ADA-compliant accessible routes and seating, permit coordination, site protection and safety measures, and final inspection and closeout documentation. All work must comply with the Michigan Building Code, ICC 300 Standard for Bleachers, ADA Standards for Accessible Design, local municipal requirements, and MIOSHA/OSHA safety requirements.

Bidders must be licensed Michigan contractors and submit two original hard copies of proposals including cover letter, company qualifications with at least three references from comparable school or municipal projects completed within the last five years, project approach and schedule narrative, lump-sum itemized pricing with materials, labor, engineering, permits, and contingency breakdown, current Michigan contractor license, certificates of insurance, three years of EMR data and OSHA 300 logs, and a subcontractor list. The District will evaluate based on total cost, relevant experience and qualifications, proposed schedule, references and past performance, safety record, and proposal completeness and quality.

The awarded contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, statutory Michigan Workers' Compensation coverage, $2,000,000 Umbrella/Excess Liability, and Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of contract value, naming the District as additional insured. Prevailing wage requirements may apply. Questions are due October 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Bidders must complete Iran Linked Business Disclosure Forms and Familial Relationship Disclosure forms under Michigan Public Act 517 of 2012. Bids must remain valid for 60 days following bid opening.