Parking Lot Replacement

The state and local contract opportunity is a parking lot replacement project for the Branch Area Careers Center located in Benzie County, Michigan. The procurement is being managed by the Branch Intermediate School District and involves comprehensive site work to replace the existing parking lot directly east of the Branch Area Careers Center building. The project scope includes site clearing, earth moving, asphalt and concrete paving, turf and grasses installation, and storm utility drainage piping. Key project deliverables include a fully reconstructed parking lot with specific construction specifications and potential alternate bid options for asphalt millings placement. The project was originally scheduled with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 22, 2019, and bid submissions were to be received by July 31, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. local time, with an anticipated project start date of August 12, 2019, and a completion deadline of October 25, 2019. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid security and must provide a sworn statement disclosing any familial relationships with school district personnel.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project will be constructed under a single prime contract, with bid documents available electronically upon request. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project includes unit pricing for unsuitable soils replacement and optional bid alternates for asphalt millings placement. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and to make awards based on the best interests of the district. Performance and payment bonds will be required for the successful bidder. The project does not require Michigan Prevailing Wage rates, which may impact overall project cost considerations for potential contractors.