RFP - Construction Trades Home Completion

The Van Buren Intermediate School District (VBISD) in Lawrence, Michigan is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive Construction Trades Home Completion project located at 465 Memory Lane in Decatur, MI. The procurement involves finishing a pre-manufactured home with extensive construction work, including drywall installation, painting, flooring, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, basement finishing, deck construction, and site work such as grading and driveway installation. Bidders must submit a complete proposal package by March 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. directly to the VBISD Business Office, with all bids to be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Mandatory submission requirements include a 5% bid security, a base proposal form, familial relationship affidavit, Iran Economic Sanctions Act affidavit, and warranty information. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to provide $1 million in commercial liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage. Bid quotes must remain valid for 90 calendar days, and the successful bidder will be required to furnish 100% performance and payment bonds within 14 days of award.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. VBISD will supply cabinets and countertops for installation, and the district reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award the contract to a bidder other than the lowest if deemed in their best interest. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the home completion project suggests a significant investment in construction services. The project appears to be part of a vocational education program, potentially allowing local construction trade students to observe professional completion of a residential building. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the bid does not indicate requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology beyond the specified construction and site work.