RFP north campus bid PKG #2

The Jackson County Intermediate School District (JCISD) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Bid Package #2 of the North Campus Redevelopment & Torrant Center Additions project, representing a competitive sealed bid procurement for construction services. This project encompasses building additions and renovations at the JCISD North Campus located at 6700 Browns Lake Road in Jackson, Michigan. The bid package includes 15 distinct work categories: selective demolition, concrete, masonry, structural steel, roofing, aluminum storefront systems, metal stud and drywall systems, finish flooring, painting, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC systems and controls, and electrical systems with fire alarm installations. Bidding documents became available on April 20, 2026, through R.W. Mercer Company's Building Connected platform, accessible by contacting Dave Hanson at dhanson@rwmercer.com. Two mandatory pre-bid meetings were scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Lyle Torrant Center: one from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for demolition, structural, and architectural trades contractors, and a second from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical contractors. Sealed proposals must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, to the JCISD Finance Department, directed to Roger Auwers, Director of Finance & Operations.

The advertisement does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendor information, or budget ranges for this procurement. No evaluation criteria beyond the sealed bid submission process are detailed in the available documentation. The construction manager for this project is R.W. Mercer Company, and the architect of record is Covalle Group Architects. Interested bidders should note that funding sources, contract award dates, and specific pricing terms have not been disclosed in the public advertisement. Potential respondents are encouraged to contact the JCISD Finance Department or construction manager to obtain complete bidding documents and any additional information necessary to prepare competitive proposals.