Pavilion Project - Concrete

The Bois Blanc Pines School District in Pointe Aux Pins, Michigan, in partnership with the Bois Blanc Island Association, is soliciting bids for concrete work as part of a comprehensive pavilion construction project in Cass County. The scope of concrete services includes the installation of ten 28" x 66" Sonotube piers (42" below grade, 24" above grade), a 32' x 52' x 4" concrete slab with 16' turned-down edges for the pavilion structure, and a 12' x 16' x 4" slab for two single-occupancy privies, with all concrete meeting a minimum 3000 psi specification. Bids must be submitted for the complete concrete package with no partial bids accepted, and proposals must include a detailed written scope of work with clarifications, material lead times, equipment and fuel costs, contractor contact information, and all associated transportation, food, and lodging expenses. Bidders must provide proof of liability insurance and commit to the project schedule, with construction commencing in June 2025 and targeted completion in November 2025. The bid due date is May 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., with bids to be opened on May 13, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Bids exceeding $30,512 must include 5% bid security in the form of a bid bond or certified check.

Bidders are required to certify non-affiliation with Iran-linked businesses under Michigan law and provide a sworn disclosure statement regarding any familial conflicts of interest. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are noted in the procurement documents. The project budget for the concrete work is capped at $30,512 for the base bid, with voluntary alternates encouraged in addition to this base amount. Electrical needs must be provided by contractor-supplied generators, while water is available from the adjacent school facility. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the procurement documents. Successful contractors must demonstrate capability to mobilize equipment and personnel to Bois Blanc Island and maintain the compressed construction timeline required for the 2025 project schedule.