Shawnee parking lot phase #3A

Berrien Springs Public Schools is seeking bids for the Shawnee Road Ballfields Parking Lot Improvements project, a comprehensive infrastructure development located in Berrien County, Michigan. The procurement involves constructing a new parking lot with multiple critical components, including subsurface stormwater drainage, detention ponds, asphalt surfacing, striping, concrete curbs, concrete walks, and a concession and restroom building addition. The project requires a single prime contractor with demonstrated comparable experience in similar projects completed within the last five years. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, provide a detailed list of subcontractors, and comply with Berrien County prevailing wage rates. Key submission deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 25th, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the Shawnee Park site, with final bids due on September 3rd, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The construction schedule targets substantial parking lot completion by November 2025 and concession building completion by May 2026. Evaluation criteria will focus on contractor qualifications, project understanding, scheduling capabilities, and comprehensive bid responsiveness.

The procurement appears open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit several mandatory documents, including an Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification, a Familial Disclosure Statement, and proof of comprehensive liability insurance coverage ranging from $1,000,000 to $4,000,000. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project's complexity suggests a substantial investment in infrastructure improvements. Contractors must use AIA contract documents and provide Payment and Performance Bonds. The project is not tax-exempt, and bidders are required to price options for both fall (November 20th) and spring (May 15th) substantial completion dates, accounting for potential asphalt plant availability and seasonal cost variations. Berrien Springs Public Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids and select the proposal most advantageous to the public interest, indicating flexibility in the procurement process.