RFP- Final Cleaning of Additions & Renovations

Newaygo Public Schools, located in Newaygo, Michigan, and administered through The Christman Company, issued this Invitation to Bid for final cleaning services at Velma Matson Elementary School's 76,000 square foot renovation and addition project. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive final cleaning of multiple areas (A, B, C, D, E, F, and G) to prepare the facility for occupancy, including removal of dust and debris from classrooms, offices, art rooms, media centers, gymnasiums, cafeteria spaces, and all architectural finishes, glass surfaces, metal equipment, floor types, walls, cabinets, lighting fixtures, kitchen equipment, and mechanical/electrical spaces. The project is structured in three phases with Phase 1 (Areas A, B, and C) scheduled for May 14-31, 2018; Phase 2 (Areas F and G) for August 20-24, 2018 prior to the August 27 school start date; and Phase 3 (Areas D and E) in November 2018. Bidders were required to attend a mandatory pre-bid conference on May 1, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., with sealed proposals due on May 8, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at The Christman Company's onsite office. Qualified contractors must provide all labor, equipment, supplies, and supervision; submit a 5 percent bid security; include performance and labor and material payment bonds; comply with Michigan prevailing wage requirements; demonstrate MIOSHA safety compliance and appropriate insurance coverage; and submit signed Iran Sanctions and Familial Relationship forms. Work is to be performed during normal business hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with unit price rates required for additional cleaning services and a $600 allowance for discretionary work included in the proposal.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises, nor do they identify incumbent vendors, current contractors, or integration requirements with existing infrastructure. No award value or budget range was disclosed in the available bid documents. Interested contractors were required to indicate their bidding intent and access contract documents through The Christman Company's FTP site using provided credentials, with all inquiries directed to Matt Walker at The Christman Company.