RFP Stadium Watermain Relocation

Caledonia Schools is seeking trade contractors for the Stadium Watermain Relocation project located at 316 W Main St. SE in Caledonia, Michigan. The procurement is structured as an Invitation to Bid (ITB) through the BuildingConnected online platform, with proposals due by 2:00 PM on April 3, 2025. The project involves waterline relocation services for the school's stadium, with an anticipated contract award date of April 11, 2025, and a construction timeline targeting start in July 2025 with substantial completion by August 8, 2025. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid security, along with performance and labor/material payment bonds covering 100% of the project value. Additional mandatory documentation includes a sworn statement disclosing familial relationships with school board members and an Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification. The bid will remain valid for 60 days from the opening, and the owner retains the right to accept or reject any proposals and waive irregularities in the submissions.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified trade contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the project involves infrastructure work within the Caledonia Schools system. The project is not designated as a prevailing wage project and is subject to Michigan use tax. Bidders must examine project documents through the BuildingConnected platform and comply with all specified requirements. Though a precise budget range is not specified in the available documentation, contractors should be prepared to provide comprehensive waterline relocation services with a comprehensive approach to project execution. The procurement seems focused on selecting a contractor capable of completing the waterline relocation efficiently and effectively within the specified timeline and technical requirements.