RFP north campus bid PKG #2

The Jackson Community School District (JCISD) in Michigan is conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Bid Package #2 of the North Campus Redevelopment & Torrant Center Additions Project, a comprehensive construction and renovation initiative encompassing 15 distinct work categories. The procurement includes selective demolition, metal stud and drywall systems, building concrete, masonry, structural steel, general trades, roofing systems, aluminum storefront systems, finish flooring, painting, fire protection, plumbing systems, HVAC systems and controls, and electrical systems with fire alarm. Bidding documents became available on April 20, 2026, through R.W. Mercer Company's Building Connected website or by email request to Dave Hanson, with two pre-bid meetings scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2026—one from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for demolition, structural, and architectural trades, and another from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical contractors. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. onsite at the JCISD Torrant Center. Sealed proposals for Work Categories #2A through #14 are due Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the JCISD Kratz Center, 6700 Browns Lake Road, Jackson, Michigan 49201, directed to Roger Auwers, Director of Finance & Operations, while Work Category #15 (Electrical & Fire Alarm Systems) has a revised deadline of Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the same location due to substantial electrical drawing changes. Key project elements include approved suppliers Jackson Architectural Metal Fabricators for metal siding and trim, and Versico for roofing systems, with an $8,000 allowance included in the electrical contractor's base bid for flagpole furnishing and installation.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on respondent types, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements. No incumbent contractor information or current contractor details have been provided in the available documentation. The project requires bidders to incorporate all material, transportation, taxes, and related costs into their bid amounts, with all adjustments resulting from Addendum #2 requiring inclusion in final bids. R.W. Mercer Company serves as the Construction Manager, while Covalle Group Architects serves as the project Architect. The bidding documents contain multiple addenda clarifying work category scope responsibilities, with revised plans and specifications available through the Building Connected file-sharing platform, including revised electrical plan sheets, demolition matrices, temporary barricade plans, parking lot lighting plans, and plumbing plans to coordinate work across all trade categories. The procurement documentation does not disclose contract award values, budget ranges, contract duration, renewal options, or specific funding sources for this project.