Request for construction material testing

Mason Public School District is soliciting sealed lump sum proposals for construction material testing services related to the Steele Elementary School Additions and Renovations project (Project No. 20-084, Bid Package Series II) in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. The procurement encompasses steel, concrete, masonry, and soil testing services, along with code-required special inspections as detailed in Section 014533 of the project specifications. The project is overseen by GMB Architecture + Engineering, with Moore-Trosper Construction Company serving as the Owner's Representative. Bidders must submit proposals on a lump sum basis and comply with all insurance requirements specified in the GMB Specifications and Plans. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 3:00 PM at Steele Elementary School, 531 Steele Street, Mason, Michigan, with attendance strongly recommended. All questions must be submitted to Richard Darr at Moore-Trosper Construction Company by December 8, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. Sealed proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, addressed to Ron Drzewicki, Superintendent, at the Mason Public School District office, with two duplicate copies required on bidder letterhead. While all bidders must be pre-qualified prior to contract award, pre-qualification is not required before submitting bids. Bidding documents, drawings, and specifications are available through The Christman Company's FTP site and the Builder's Exchange Website as of November 25, 2020, with reproduction costs the responsibility of each bidder.

No specific set-asides, disadvantaged enterprise designations, or restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond are identified in this procurement opportunity. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is listed in the advertisement. The procurement does not specify an overall budget range or award value for the testing services contract. Interested parties should note that direct contact with the Architect or Owner is prohibited; all communications must be directed through the designated representative at Moore-Trosper Construction Company.