RFP - Monument Signs

Caledonia Community Schools in Kent County, Michigan, is seeking proposals for a Monument Sign Package project through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The procurement involves the design, fabrication, and installation of monument signs, with architectural services provided by TowerPinkster and project management by The Christman Company. Sealed proposals will be accepted until Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with a virtual bid opening scheduled for 2:00 PM via Microsoft Teams. A mandatory pre-bid conference is set for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM, where contractors will visit each monument sign location at 4690 Paris Ridge Dr. Bidders must be bondable and include costs for Labor and Material Payment Bond and Performance Bond, with each proposal requiring a bid security of at least 5% of the base bid. Potential bidders must contact Josh Bachert or Jason Pawlowski to be added to the Procore project site, and all questions must be submitted to the Construction Manager by April 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified contractors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. Bidders must submit three specific forms: Sworn Statement of Familial Relationship, Iran Business Relationship Affidavit, and Bid Security. Proposals must remain valid for 60 days after the bid date, and the Owner, Architect, and Construction Manager reserve the right to waive irregularities, reject any or all proposals, or accept the proposal that best serves their interests. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation, the requirement for bid security and bonds suggests a substantial project value. The procurement does not indicate any incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure. Contractors interested in this opportunity must demonstrate technical capability, financial stability, and compliance with the specified bidding requirements to be considered for the monument sign project.