RFP for New Pre-Engineered Metal Administrative Building

Muskegon Public Schools is requesting sealed proposals for Bid Package No. 01 on a new pre-engineered metal administrative building at 1826 Hoyt Street in Muskegon, Michigan, with proposals due September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams.

All contractors must be bondable and comply with prevailing wage requirements. Each proposal must include bid security in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, money order, or bid bond payable to The Christman Company in an amount not less than five percent of the base bid. Bidders must furnish a Co-Obligee Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Co-Obligee Performance Bond, with an option to identify a cost deduction should bonds not be required. Proposals must include a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationships with school board members or the superintendent and certifying the bidder is not an "Iran-linked" business.

The Christman Company is serving as construction manager and Pure Architects as architect/engineer. Contract documents are available for distribution beginning September 8, 2026 through Procore; contact Andrew Lubbers at andrew.lubbers@christmanco.com or 616-337-7130 to obtain access. Bid opening will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams with public access. Proposals remain valid for sixty days after the bid date, and unsuccessful bidders' bid security will be returned immediately after contract award. The Owner, Architect, and Construction Manager reserve the right to waive irregularities, reject any or all proposals, or accept any proposal deemed to serve their best interest.