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The state and local contract opportunity involves a construction procurement by DeWitt Public Schools located in Michigan, specifically targeting two specialized bid categories for the DeWitt Middle School Remodeling/High School Auditorium Modifications project. The procurement focuses on Bid Categories 08 (Fire Protection) and 15 (Theater and Stage Equipment), with sealed bids due by 2:00 PM local time on February 27, 2018, at the DeWitt Public Schools Administration Building. The Construction Manager, The Skillman Corporation, will oversee the project construction, with bidding documents available for examination at their Portage, MI office or through www.skillmanplanroom.com. Potential bidders must schedule building walk-throughs by contacting JF Ndomb at 269.762.3624 and are required to provide a 10% bid security. Successful bidders must also furnish 100% Performance and Payment Bonds and comply with Michigan wage scale requirements, which will be on file at least 15 days before bid receipt.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders can download documents at no cost from the Skillman Plan Room, with printed documents available for purchase through Kal-Blue in Kalamazoo. DeWitt Public Schools retains the right to accept or reject any bids and may hold bids for up to 90 days before contract award. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement involves modifications to school facilities, suggesting a potentially significant capital investment. All contracts will be entered into directly with DeWitt Public Schools, and interested contractors must carefully review the full bidding requirements and technical specifications outlined in the Notice to Bidders document to ensure compliance and competitive positioning.