Playground Project Contractor

Flint Community Schools is issuing an Invitation for Bids for playground improvements at three school locations: Doyle-Ryder Education Center, Freeman Elementary School, and Potter Elementary School in Flint, Michigan. This construction project (Clark Project No. 26-2993) seeks sealed lump sum bids in three categories: 26A Electrical, 32A Earthwork & Exterior Improvements, and 32B Fencing. Bidders must submit proposals electronically via BuildingConnected no later than 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, with public bid opening and reading scheduled for 11:30 AM the same day via Microsoft Teams. Pre-bid Requests for Information are due by 12:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, and contractors may conduct site visits after 4:00 PM at their convenience, as no formal pre-bid conference will be held. Bid documents, drawings, and specifications are available as of May 4, 2026, on both the Clark Construction Company website and the BuildingConnected platform. Each bid must be accompanied by bid security in an amount not less than 5% of the total base bid sum, either as a bid bond from an approved bonding company or a certified check made payable to the School District, and all bidders must submit sworn and notarized statements certifying familial relationships compliance under Michigan Compiled Law 380.1267 and non-affiliation with Iran-linked businesses.

The Flint Community Schools Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids in whole or in part, waive informalities or irregularities, or award the contract to other than the lowest bidder at its sole discretion. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting organization types are detailed in the procurement documents. The project is being overseen by architect Stantec and construction manager Clark Construction Company, with primary contact Dan Methner at 989.400.2277 or Colleen Guaresimo at 248.877.3283 for questions during the bidding period. The specific award value or budget range for this playground improvements project is not disclosed in the available procurement documentation. The contract award timeline indicates that no immediate award decision will be rendered at the public bid opening on May 19, 2026.