Phase 1 - Elementary playground project

The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement for Phase 1 of an elementary playground project issued by the Whiteford Agricultural School District, located in Mackinac County, Michigan. The project involves furnishing and installing asphalt paving and site furnishings at the Whiteford Middle School, located at 6655 Consear Road, Ottawa Lake. Sealed lump sum bids are due on Monday, June 25, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. at the district office, with an optional pre-bid meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 14, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. at the project site. The project has specific completion milestones, with substantial completion required by August 24, 2018, and final completion by September 7, 2018. Bidders must provide a 5% bid security in the form of a certified check or bid bond, and bids must remain valid for 90 days after opening. Required documentation includes sworn and notarized statements regarding familial relationships and Iran Economic Sanctions Act compliance. Procurement documents are available for free download from OHM Advisors' FTP site or in hardcopy for a non-refundable $50 fee.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. Bidders must provide performance and payment bonds as well as insurance upon award. The architect for the project is OHM Advisors of Livonia, Michigan. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the project involves site improvements including asphalt paving and site furnishings. The successful bidder will be responsible for executing the playground improvements according to the project specifications and timelines. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requiring integration. The procurement appears to be a standard public works project for a school district, with typical requirements for bid submission, documentation, and project completion.