RFP - Bert Goens Learning Center Pool Improvements

Van Buren Intermediate School District is requesting proposals for pool improvements at the Bert Goens Learning Center in Lawrence, Michigan, with bids due June 16, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site walkthrough on June 1, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. This project requires prevailing wages.

The scope covers pool improvements at 701 S. Paw Paw Street. The work is procured as a stipulated-sum agreement. All bids must be accompanied by a sworn, notarized familial relationship disclosure statement and an Affidavit of Compliance regarding the Iran Economic Sanctions Act (Michigan Public Act 517 of 2012). Bidders must submit two sealed copies of executed bid forms in closed opaque envelopes.

Bidders must provide security deposits equal to 5% of the bid amount via bid bond or certified check. Performance and Labor and Material Bonds covering 100% of the project value must be indicated separately on the proposal form and are not included in the base bid. All bids must remain open and irrevocable for 60 days following bid closing.

The anticipated contract award date is July 1, 2026, with construction commencing no earlier than July 20, 2026 and substantial completion targeted for October 19, 2026. Bids containing unsigned or improperly sealed forms, conditional offers, arithmetical errors, erasures, alterations, or other irregularities may be declared unacceptable at Van Buren ISD's discretion. Sealed bids are due by 3:00 p.m. local standard time at Van Buren ISD's office at 490 S. Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, Michigan 49064. Bidders may arrange additional site visits by contacting David Johnson at 269-539-5233. Michigan use and sales taxes apply to the project.