Replacing cement sidewalks

Milan Area Schools in Washtenaw County, Michigan, is soliciting sealed proposals through a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the removal and replacement of damaged and weathered concrete pedestrian walkways at Milan High School located at 920 North Street, Milan, Michigan 48160. The project scope encompasses the removal and disposal of existing damaged concrete, subgrade preparation, installation of new concrete sidewalks to specified standards, restoration of adjacent disturbed areas, and full compliance with all applicable codes and regulations. Contractors must provide firm, fixed unit pricing per square foot for removal and replacement work on approximately 3,000 square feet of concrete, with all pricing to include labor, materials, permits, and equipment necessary for complete project delivery. Qualified contractors must hold a valid Michigan Contractor's License, demonstrate relevant experience with comparable concrete projects completed within the last five years, and provide two professional references. The RFP was issued on May 8, 2026, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the student parking lot behind the school; questions must be submitted by Wednesday, May 20, 2026, and proposals are due by Friday, May 29, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. The anticipated award date is June 3, 2026, pending Board of Education approval, with construction commencing on Monday, June 8, 2026, and substantial completion targeted for Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Evaluation criteria weight total proposed cost at 50 percent, relevant experience and references at 25 percent, proposed schedule and project approach at 15 percent, and completeness and responsiveness of the proposal at 10 percent.

The RFP does not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular types of organizations, meaning open competition is available to all qualified contractors meeting the stated requirements. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, Workers' Compensation as required by Michigan law, and Umbrella/Excess Liability of $1,000,000, with Milan Area Schools named as an additional insured. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are referenced in the procurement documentation. The RFP does not specify an overall budget range or maximum award value, leaving the contract award amount dependent upon competitive bidding and the selected contractor's pricing submission. Milan Area Schools reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and is not committed to award a contract or reimburse proposal preparation costs.