Paving RFP

Houghton Lake Community Schools in Saginaw County, Michigan has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the repaving of parking lots at Houghton Lake High School. The project encompasses approximately 250,000 square feet of asphalt work across five separately biddable areas: Main Drive, Staff Lot, Elementary & Library Driveway, Bus Parking, and HLS Receiving & Staff. The scope of work includes asphalt milling and crushing in place, base repair and stabilization, four-inch asphalt installation with proper compaction and drainage, pavement markings including ADA-compliant spaces, traffic control, material disposal, and final site restoration. The anticipated project timeline runs from July 6, 2026, through August 31, 2026, with working hours between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Qualified bidders must be licensed and insured in Michigan, provide proof of bonding capacity, submit three to five references for similar projects, and demonstrate a strong safety record. Proposals will be evaluated based on contractor experience and qualifications, cost competitiveness, project timeline, quality of materials and methods, and references. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for April 27th and 28th from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., with proposals due by May 15th at 12:00 p.m. to George Reiger, Director of Operations, at riegerg@hlcsk12.net or 4433 W. Houghton Lake Drive.

The RFP does not identify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted categories, nor does it list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. All bidders must complete mandatory affidavits certifying compliance with Michigan Act No. 517 regarding Iran-linked businesses, familial relationship disclosures with school board members and superintendents, and conflicts of interest. All work must comply with local, state, and federal regulations and ADA accessibility standards while maintaining safe access for staff and emergency vehicles. Each proposal must include a company profile and credentials, detailed scope of work and methodology, project schedule, cost breakdown by materials/labor/equipment/contingencies, warranty information, and references. No specific budget range or award value is identified in the RFP documentation.