Request for building construction services

Gull Lake Community Schools, located in Richland, Michigan, is seeking bids for building construction services involving two distinct projects within Kalamazoo County. The procurement involves constructing a 5,000 square foot post frame Maintenance Building at Thomas M. Ryan Intermediate School, which includes an office build-out, salt storage area, and fenced laydown area, as well as a 2,000 square foot post frame Storage Building at Kellogg Elementary School with electrical improvements. Sealed bids are due on May 21, 2019, at 3:00 PM, with a public bid opening at 3:30 PM the same day. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for May 9, 2019, at 1:30 PM, covering both project sites. Contractors must submit a 5% bid security, and for contracts exceeding $50,000, performance and payment bonds are required. A current Contractor Qualification Statement must be on file with Miller-Davis Company to be considered for contract award, and all bids will remain valid for 60 consecutive calendar days. The owner intends to award contracts on or about June 3, 2019.

The procurement emphasizes equal opportunity participation and encourages submissions from minority and women's business enterprises. While specific set-aside percentages are not detailed, the bid documents indicate a commitment to inclusive contracting practices. Potential bidders had until May 14, 2019, at 4:00 PM to submit requests for information about the project. Bid documents are available on www.builder-exchange.com, and Miller-Davis Company reserves the right to waive irregularities, reject any or all bids, or accept the bid that best serves their interests. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the scope of work involves constructing two separate buildings with specific requirements, suggesting a potentially substantial project value. The procurement appears open to qualified contractors who can meet the technical specifications and submission requirements outlined in the bid documentation.