Storage Building

Rudyard Area Schools, a Michigan public school district located in Cass County, is seeking construction bids through a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the design and construction of a 40' x 60' stick-frame storage building. The comprehensive scope of work includes site preparation, concrete work, masonry installation, structural framing, roofing, and metal siding, with deliverables comprising two garage doors (16' x 12' and 12' x 12'), one standard steel service door, a 6-inch reinforced concrete slab floor, an exterior apron, and approximately 120' x 5' of sidewalk on the west side. All construction must comply with state-approved building plans and Michigan Building Codes, with the contractor responsible for securing all required permits and coordinating inspections. Qualified bidders must submit total project costs covering materials, labor, and permit fees; documentation of 100% Performance and Payment Bond capacity; an estimated timeline to substantial completion; and references for similar completed projects. Additionally, bidders are required to submit a sworn and notarized disclosure statement regarding any familiar relationships with Rudyard Area Schools Board members or the Superintendent, as mandated by Michigan Code Section 380.1267, and an Affidavit of Compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act. Bids must be received at the Administrative Office located at 11185 W. Second Street, Rudyard, MI 49780, by 12:00 noon on May 15, 2026, with inquiries directed to Ted Folkersma at Tfolkersma-ras@eupschools.org or 906-478-3771 extension 2112. The district reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any bidding informalities.

The RFP does not specify any formal set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to disadvantaged enterprises, women-owned businesses, or other protected classifications based on the information provided. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documentation, nor are there existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements detailed in the available materials. The specific award value or budget range for this storage building project has not been disclosed in the RFP summary or posted documents, though interested contractors should consult the complete project prints and specifications document for any budgetary guidance or funding allocation information that may be included therein.