Ramps H & J Shoring

Mott Community College (MCC) in Genesee County, Michigan, is seeking a qualified contractor to perform temporary shoring and barricade installation for parking ramps H and J located on their main campus in Flint. The Invitation to Bid (ITB-KD-1025-RampsH&J-Shoring) requires a contractor to install temporary structural support and safety barriers across six parking deck levels, addressing structurally deficient post-tensioned concrete beams and floor slabs. The project involves installing steel post shores, fire-retardant wood cribbage, and steel cattlegate barriers with specific technical requirements, including shore posts rated for 9-kip capacity and precise installation protocols. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with the project start date of October 29, 2025, and substantial completion expected by January 5, 2026. The bid will be evaluated based on lowest price, responsiveness, and contractor responsibility, with requirements including a 5% bid bond, comprehensive insurance coverage, and compliance with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage regulations. Contractors must submit detailed documentation, including references, prevailing wage agreements, conflict of interest forms, and health and safety violation disclosures.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project allows flexible procurement methods, with MCC reserving the right to choose between monthly rental or purchase of shoring and barrier systems. Pricing will be determined on a per-shore-post and per-month basis, with unit prices including materials, anchorage, and installation. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract includes provisions for potential quantity adjustments up to 25% and requires monthly site inspections and maintenance throughout the project duration. The specifications do not provide a precise budget range, but the project involves temporary structural support for approximately 24 months, suggesting a potentially substantial investment. Contractors will be responsible for coordinating with the owner, documenting site conditions, removing deteriorated concrete, and ensuring stable installation in compliance with 2021 International Building Code and NFPA 241 fire safety standards. Work is limited to 7 am - 7 pm, Monday through Friday, with critical emphasis on avoiding damage to post-tensioned tendons during installation.