Parking lot upgrade

The Mar Lee School District, located in Calhoun County, Michigan, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for parking lot restoration and upgrade services at its K-8 main building facility located at 21236 H. Drive North, Marshall, Michigan. The procurement encompasses asphalt replacement at a 4-inch depth or pothole repair with sealant application, along with new traffic and parking striping across three designated sections (A, B, and C) as outlined in the project's striping diagram. Qualified vendors must submit sealed proposals marked "Parking Lot Upgrade" to Superintendent Chad M. Holt by 10:00 AM on March 25, 2026, with public bid opening scheduled for 10:15 AM that same day at the Mar Lee School Library. A voluntary pre-bid meeting and site visit will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the school location. Vendors are required to submit comprehensive proposals including completed vendor information and staffing questionnaires, W-9 Forms, Terms and Conditions, Service Guarantee, notarized Familial Relationship Disclosure Forms, Certificates of Liability Insurance, completed Bid Forms, and Iran Economic Sanctions Act certification. The District anticipates project commencement no earlier than June 13, 2026, with full completion required by August 10, 2026. Required qualifications include detailed descriptions of proposed services and equipment, identification of employee count, provision of three local references from Jackson, Eaton, Kalamazoo, Ingham, Branch, or Calhoun Counties, and specification of accepted payment methods.

The RFP does not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions based on disadvantaged enterprise status, nor does it indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors. No budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents provided. All proposals must remain firm for ninety days following the due date. The School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, waive informalities, and award the contract to other than the lowest bidder based on the prescribed evaluation criteria. Prospective vendors are instructed to direct all questions or requests for clarification exclusively to Superintendent Chad M. Holt at (269) 781-5412 or holtc@mar-lee.org, and communication regarding the RFP with Board members, administrators, or other staff is prohibited until a vendor is selected.