The Academy is soliciting sealed proposals for the prepping

Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy (MMLA), located in Lansing, Michigan within Kent County, is issuing a Request for Proposal for the comprehensive prepping and replacement of gymnasium flooring and bleacher systems. The procurement encompasses two primary deliverables: preparation of existing gymnasium flooring with installation of a synthetic rubber shock pad and multi-purpose plastic resin surface material, and demolition and replacement of existing bleachers with a wall-mounted, electronically operated telescopic bleacher system with a minimum capacity of 300 seats. The gymnasium court dimensions are 93 linear feet by 60 linear feet, totaling 5,580 square feet, with flooring specifications requiring FIBA and IHF-approved systems and bleacher systems designed to IBC 2018 and ADA standards. Required qualifications include submission of three references from previous projects, a 5% bid bond, and a 100% performance and payment bond, along with comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation ($100,000 minimum employer's liability), commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 annual aggregate), and motor vehicle liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence). Critical deadlines include a voluntary walk-through on April 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM at 730 W Maple Street, Lansing, Michigan 48906; proposal questions deadline of April 6, 2026; and sealed proposals due by 12:00 PM on April 10, 2026, submitted to CS Partners at 869 S Old US 23, Suite 500, Brighton, Michigan 48114. The flooring replacement project must be completed by August 14, 2026, while the bleacher replacement must be completed by November 27, 2026, with construction commencing within seven days of notice to proceed. All proposals must include completed prevailing wage compliance certifications, familial disclosure statements, school safety affidavits, and Iran sanctions certifications, and the successful bidder must provide a one-year workmanship warranty on all work performed.

The RFP does not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular enterprise categories or disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documentation. As a tax-exempt entity, MMLA will provide tax-exempt documentation to the successful bidder, and contractors are responsible for obtaining all required permits at their own cost while maintaining strict compliance with all state of Michigan and local building codes. Board approval is scheduled for April 13, 2026, and all proposals remain valid for thirty days following the April 10, 2026, submittal deadline. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation.