Roof Improvements

Niles Community Schools is requesting sealed bids on roof improvements at Ballard Elementary School in Niles, Michigan, with bids due June 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on June 17 at 1:00 PM.

The project covers 9,286 square feet and includes cleaning the existing asphalt built-up roof, installing a 2-inch base layer of fully adhered insulation and tapered insulation, applying a 45 mil fleece-back KEE roofing membrane, adding 2x wood nailers at roof edges, and installing 0.050-inch aluminum fascia and roof edge metal. The work includes a manufacturer's 20-year no-dollar-limit warranty. Bidders must submit a five percent Bid Bond; the successful bidder must provide Performance Bonds, Labor and Material Bonds, and certificates of Liability and Worker's Compensation Insurance.

The awarded contractor must comply with Berrien County prevailing wage rates. All bidders must certify compliance with Michigan Public Act 517 of 2012 (Iran Economic Sanctions Act) by confirming they are not "Iran linked businesses." Each bidder must also submit a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationships with school board members or the superintendent.

Bids must be submitted in duplicate on the provided Bid Proposal Form to the district's Administrative Offices at One Tyler Street, Niles, MI 49120, with public opening and reading at the time and place of submission. Bids cannot be withdrawn for 30 calendar days after opening. Bid documents are available for viewing at multiple plan rooms beginning June 10, 2026, and electronically at no charge via email request to CARMI Design Group (cadmin@carmi.biz). Bidding questions should be directed to CARMI Design Group at cadmin@carmi.biz or tanner@carmi.biz. Niles Community Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities.