This RFP is for the General Contractor on the Project

This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks a qualified General Contractor for parking lot and sidewalk improvements at Byron Center Charter School (BCCS) located at 9930 Burlingame Avenue in Byron Center, Michigan, within Kent County. The scope of work includes removal and replacement of existing asphalt parking lot pavement with new asphalt and parking space striping, demolition and replacement of existing sidewalk, installation of new concrete curb and gutter, removal and replacement of an existing ADA ramp with improved routing, and repair of additional concrete areas at steps and handrails. The project requires the contractor to verify all dimensions, coordinate all trades, ensure full compliance with applicable codes (2015 Michigan Building Code, 2017 National Electrical Code, and 2015 International Fire Code), properly dispose of waste materials, and obtain a certificate of occupancy from the authority having jurisdiction. Mandatory material testing requirements include asphalt testing at one test per 5,000 square feet with a minimum density of 94 percent of TMD, proof-rolling of the aggregate base, and concrete testing including slump tests per ASTM C143 and cylinder testing at both 7 and 28 days per ASTM C31 and C39. Sealed bids were due on Friday, June 12, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. local time through the State of Michigan SIGMA Vendor Self-Serve system, with a deadline for submitting questions set for Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., with answers distributed by Wednesday, June 10, 2020. The project may not commence earlier than June 13, 2020, with substantial completion required by July 31, 2020, and final completion by August 7, 2020. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check equal to five percent of the total bid price, and all bids must include a sworn statement disclosing any familial relationships between the bidder or its employees and members of BCCS's Board or School Leader.

The procurement documents do not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types eligible to respond to this opportunity. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration are identified in the available documentation. The project manual specifies that contracts will be executed using the AIA A101 Owner-Contractor Agreement, with the selected bidder required to enter into the agreement within 10 days of bid acceptance. The project will be financed and paid for by funds from Byron Center Charter School; however, the specific project award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available contract documents. BCCS reserves the right to reject all bids wholly or in part and to waive any irregularities in the bidding process. All bidders must acknowledge receipt of Addendum #1 on their bid forms to avoid rejection.