Southfield Campus Drive Pad Project

Oakland Community College (OCC) is soliciting bids for the SF25-003 Southfield Campus Drive Pad Project, a comprehensive construction initiative located in Southfield, Michigan. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to convert a vacant lot into a new Police Academy Vehicular Drive Pad, which includes extensive site work and constructing a new 6,000 square foot Maintenance Building. Bid documents became available on April 29th, 2025, with proposals due by 2:00 pm on May 22nd, 2025, through the online platform Building Connected. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 6th, 2025, at 10:00 am at the OCC Southfield Campus (22322 Rutland Dr, Southfield, MI 48075), with additional site visits available upon request. Bidders must submit a Familial Disclosure Form, Iran Sanctions Form, and a Bid Bond through the Building Connected platform. The college reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, award to a non-lowest bidder, and make decisions in the best interest of the owner.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The bid requires comprehensive construction capabilities, including site preparation, vehicular pad construction, and a maintenance building erection. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the project involves significant site work and a 6,000 square foot building construction, suggesting a substantial investment. Prospective bidders will need to demonstrate technical expertise in site development, construction management, and the ability to complete complex infrastructure projects for an educational institution. The procurement process emphasizes thorough documentation, compliance with institutional requirements, and the flexibility for OCC to make strategic contracting decisions that best serve their institutional needs.