Salt Storage Structure Phase II

This Request for Bids (RFB) procurement is issued by Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) for Phase II site work on a new salt storage facility located at 5081 Torrey Road in Flint, Michigan. The project encompasses equipment, labor, and materials for site preparation, driveway construction, concrete slab installation, and electrical work. Key deliverables include asphalt and gravel work specifications requiring 2.5-inch HMA #35A top course over a 3-inch HMA #13A base course covering approximately 610 square yards, along with the removal of all spoils offsite at the contractor's expense. Required qualifications include submission of sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure statements (Attachment C) in compliance with MCL 380.1267 and Vendor Certification Forms (Attachment D). A highly recommended pre-bid meeting was held on September 13, 2018, at 2:00 pm at the GISD Davis Education Center. Sealed bids were due by 2:00 pm on September 26, 2018, at the same location, where proposals were publicly opened and read aloud. All questions regarding bidding procedures and specifications were required to be directed to project architect Matthew McGaughey, AIA at MAYOTTEgroup Architects before 2:00 pm on September 19, 2018. Contract documents were made available on or after September 11, 2018, and included an addendum issued September 19, 2018. GISD anticipated awarding the contract within 30 days of the bid due date.

The documents provided do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to bid on this project. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Each bidder was required to submit a bid bond equal to 5% of the bid amount as bid security, and bids were only accepted on forms provided in the Contract Specifications with facsimile submissions not permitted. The project documentation references supporting materials including a geotechnical exploration and engineering report dated August 24, 2018, and foundation and component drawings dated September 13, 2018, prepared by ROWE Professional Services Company as the civil engineer of record, with project administration by MAYOTTEgroup Architects. The RFB documents do not disclose an estimated contract award value or budget range for this phase of work. GISD reserved the right to reject any and all proposals, award the bid to other than the low bidder, and waive informalities, irregularities, and errors in bid proposals as deemed in the Owner's best interest.