RFP - Transportation Fueling Site

Van Buren Intermediate School District is issuing an Invitation to Bid for a Transportation Fueling Site infrastructure project located at 635 Blackman Street, Lawrence, Michigan. This procurement involves the installation of a cement pad with safety posts, security fencing, upgraded electrical service with lighting connections, and associated infrastructure improvements at the district's transportation facility. Bidders may submit proposals for the complete package or for individual scope items including concrete work, electrical work, and security fencing installation. All work must be completed by August 12, 2026, with sealed bids due on May 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Business Office located at 490 South Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, Michigan 49064. A mandatory pre-bid inspection must be scheduled with the Facilities & Operations Administrator, David Johnson, by contacting Melody Cheek at (269) 539-5234 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.). Required submittals include a Base Proposal, Affidavit of Bidder Familial Relationship, Affidavit of Compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, bid bond, company profile, and documentation of a minimum of three similar projects. The awarded contractor must provide a Certificate of Insurance with commercial liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and workers' compensation coverage of $100,000 per accident, and must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the contract price within 14 days of award notification.

This procurement does not impose prevailing wage requirements and contains no identified set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. All bids must include 5% bid security in the form of a certified bank check or bid bond, and bid quotes are guaranteed for 90 calendar days. The district reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder. The awarded contractor assumes full responsibility for obtaining all permits, inspections, ensuring code compliance, and meeting ADA requirements. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing technology integration requirements are identified in this procurement. The bid documents do not specify an estimated project budget or award value range.