RFP for High School Track Replacement

West Branch - Rose City Area Schools is soliciting sealed bids for the complete replacement of the running track at Ogemaw Heights High School located in West Branch, Michigan. This invitation to bid (ITB) procurement requires interested contractors to submit sealed bids by 1:30 PM local time on March 9, 2021, with public bid opening and reading to follow immediately thereafter at the West Branch - Rose City Area Schools Central Office. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 2:30 PM on February 24, 2021, at the Superintendent's Office, with attendance strongly encouraged to allow bidders to examine the project site and obtain clarification on the scope of work. Bidding documents will be available in electronic PDF format beginning February 15, 2021, at www.anthonyessonarchitect.com under the Bid Docs section. All bidders must include a bid bond or certified check equal to no less than 5 percent of the bid sum as bid security, along with sworn and notarized statements disclosing any familial relationships between the bidder or its employees and members of the Board of Education or Superintendent, as well as certification of compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act (PA 517 of 2012) confirming non-affiliation with Iran-linked businesses. The successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Labor/Material Payment Bonds in the amount of 100 percent of the contract value, with bids remaining irrevocable for 60 days following submission. Post-bid interviews with apparent low bidders will be conducted following receipt of proposals, with final bid evaluation and award determination occurring at a later date; the Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, restrictions based on business size or disadvantaged enterprise status, incumbent vendors, or current contractors. No information regarding existing track infrastructure requiring integration or specific technical requirements is provided in the available documentation. Budget ranges and estimated award values are not disclosed in the solicitation materials.