RFP for Construction of a Maint & Transp Build

Mattawan Consolidated School is seeking construction bids for a new Maintenance & Transportation Building project located in Mattawan, Michigan, within Van Buren County. AVB Construction, LLC will serve as the Construction Manager, with TowerPinkster as the Design Professional, soliciting bids for multiple trade packages including site concrete, masonry, metals, general trades, doors, glazing, drywall, flooring, painting, signage, fire protection, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, technology, sitework, paving, fencing, and landscaping. The project involves constructing a Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) with construction scheduled to commence in October 2025 and complete by October 2026. Sealed bids are due by 11:00 AM on Friday, September 12, 2025, with a public bid opening immediately following. Bidders must submit sealed bids to the Mattawan Consolidated School Central Office with bid security of at least 5% of the bid amount, and must provide sworn and notarized affidavits disclosing familial relationships with school district personnel, certifying they are not barred from public contracting, and confirming they are not an "Iran-Linked Business" as defined by Michigan law.

Potential bidders must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 for general liability and automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage. Local participation is encouraged but not mandatory, and the project is not LEED certified. Bidders are required to provide unit prices, labor rates, and potential alternates, with a minimum two-year warranty required from the certificate of occupancy. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned, the bid package emphasizes compliance with prevailing wage requirements. The project involves constructing a new maintenance and transportation facility, with proposals remaining valid for 30 days after submittal. Though a specific budget range was not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the trade packages and the project's scope suggest a significant capital investment. Potential bidders can direct questions to AVB via email at apeters@avbinc.com, and bid documents will be available electronically through Builders Exchange and Dodge Reports.