Rockford High School Bleachers and Elevator Project

Rockford Public Schools is seeking bids for a Sinking Fund BP-2 project involving High School Bleachers and Elevator improvements located at 4100 Kroes St NE in Rockford, Michigan. The procurement is being managed through Owen-Ames-Kimball (O-A-K), with sealed bids due on Thursday, October 16th, 2025, at 2:00pm local time at O-A-K's Operations Center in Caledonia. A mandatory pre-bid construction meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, at 3:30pm at the high school site. Bidder qualifications are stringent, requiring organizations to have at least five years of experience in similar projects, necessary licenses, and sufficient financial resources. Bid submissions must include a 5% bid security, and contractors awarded contracts exceeding $50,000 must provide Performance, Labor, and Material bonds from a surety company with an A- rating or better.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit a sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure Statement detailing any familial relationships between the bidder and school district leadership, as required by Section 1267 of the Revised School Code. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the project involves comprehensive improvements to bleachers and elevator systems at Rockford High School. Bid documents are available through the O-A-K website and various Builders Exchange plan rooms in Michigan. Interested contractors must demonstrate comprehensive qualifications, financial stability, and technical expertise in school infrastructure renovation projects to be considered for this procurement opportunity.