Renovation, addition, athletic, site work

Lake Shore Public Schools in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, is soliciting competitive bids for the BP7 Violet Elementary Addition and District Wide Athletic Fields project, a comprehensive renovation and construction initiative spanning multiple trade categories. The procurement encompasses 18 distinct trade areas including selective demolition, interior concrete, masonry, structural steel, general trades, carpentry, metal wall panels, roofing, aluminum entrances, flooring, painting, fire suppression, mechanical, electrical, synthetic turf systems, sitework, athletic surfacing, and fencing and gates. Electronic bid submissions are due by 1:00 p.m. local standard time on November 11, 2025, via Building Connected, with a live stream bid opening available. An optional pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for October 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Violet Elementary. Bidders must provide bid security of 5% of the base bid from a qualified surety and cannot withdraw proposals for 90 days after the bid receipt date. Key qualifications include maintaining an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 1.0 or lower, and potential pre-qualification requirements may be enforced before document distribution or bid receipt.

The project will utilize the AIA Document A132-2019 Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor, with Barton Malow Builders serving as the Construction Manager and Partners in Architecture as the Architect/Engineer. Successful bidders must furnish Performance Bonds, Payment Bonds, and Certificates of Insurance as specified in the Project Manual. The project is subject to state sales and use taxes and prevailing wage rates. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, bidders will need to maintain prequalification status with Barton Malow until work completion. The procurement allows the Owner to accept or reject any or all offers, providing flexibility in vendor selection. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the project involving multiple trade categories suggests a significant capital investment for infrastructure improvement and athletic facility enhancement across the Lake Shore Public Schools district.