Swartz Creek Community Schools-Secured Office/Entry Addition

Swartz Creek Community Schools is seeking bids for a Secured Office and Entry Addition project located in Genesee County, Michigan, with bid submissions due on February 28, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. The procurement involves multiple bid divisions including concrete, masonry, metals, general trades, roofing, glazing, flooring, painting, mechanical, electrical, and sitework construction services. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2019, at 3:45 p.m. in the Morrish Elementary multi-purpose room, where potential bidders can gather project details and ask questions. Bid submissions must include a sworn and notarized familial relationship statement and an Iran Business Affidavit. Electronic project plans and specifications are available at no cost, with interested parties advised to contact Project Manager Jim Venton or Project Administrator Christie Bigelow-Huver via email. Post-bid interviews are planned for March 6 and 7, with Board of Education approvals anticipated on March 13, 2019. Sealed bid proposals must be mailed or hand-delivered to Superintendent Ben Mainka at the Swartz Creek Community Schools district administration office.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents, bidders are required to complete and return an intention form to be included on the plan holders list. The project appears to be a comprehensive school facility improvement initiative focused on enhancing security and administrative infrastructure. No incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges are detailed in the available documentation. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate substantial experience in educational facility construction, particularly in secure entry and office addition projects. The procurement process emphasizes transparency through public bid readings, mandatory pre-bid meetings, and comprehensive documentation requirements. Interested contractors should carefully review all project specifications and be prepared to meet the stringent submission guidelines, including notarized statements and compliance with local governmental procurement regulations.