Parking Lot Paving

Williamston Community Schools is seeking proposals for a parking lot paving and site improvement project at Williamston High School located at 3939 Vanneter Road in Williamston, Michigan. The procurement involves comprehensive site upgrades including removal and replacement of existing asphalt, installation of new sidewalks, signage, and drainage improvements. Prospective contractors must submit proposals online through BuildingConnected by Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with bid opening immediately following via Microsoft Teams. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Friday, October 31, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the project site, with attendance strongly recommended. Bidders must submit pre-bid information requests through BuildingConnected by November 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM. All proposals must remain valid for sixty days after the bid date, and contractors are required to be bondable, providing both a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond. Each proposal must include a bid security of at least five percent of the base bid amount, submitted as a certified check, cashier's check, money order, or bid bond payable to The Christman Company.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project will be managed by The Christman Company, with French serving as the Architect/Engineer. Bid documents are available through multiple platforms including BuildingConnected, the Builder's Exchange website, and Sigma. Project inquiries should be directed to Andrew Dobbs, Project Manager, at Andrew.Dobbs@christmanco.com. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the site improvements suggests a substantial investment in infrastructure upgrades. The Owner, Architect, and Construction Manager reserve the right to waive irregularities, reject any or all proposals, or accept proposals at their discretion. Successful bidders must enter into a contract and provide required bonds and insurance within thirty days of award, with bid security subject to forfeiture if these conditions are not met.