This RFP is for the General Contractor on the Project

This is a sealed competitive bid procurement for a General Contractor to perform site paving and infrastructure upgrades at Byron Center Charter School (BCCS) located at 9930 Burlingame Avenue SW, Byron Center, Michigan 26081 in Kent County. The project scope includes removal and replacement of all existing asphalt parking lot pavement with new asphalt and parking space striping; removal and replacement of existing concrete sidewalks; installation of new concrete curb and gutter; removal and replacement of an existing ADA-compliant ramp with improved routing to sidewalk and barrier-free parking areas; and repair of additional concrete areas at steps and handrails. The General Contractor must verify all dimensions, coordinate all trades, ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations (including the 2015 Michigan Building Code, 2015 Michigan Mechanical Code, 2015 Michigan Plumbing Code, 2017 National Electrical Code, and 2015 International Fire Code), and obtain a certificate of occupancy from the authority having jurisdiction upon project completion. Required qualifications include employment of licensed tradesmen and sub-contractors experienced in their respective areas of work, proper disposal of all waste materials in compliance with local and state regulations, and submittal of a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid price. Sealed bids were due on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 1:00 p.m., submitted electronically through the State of Michigan SIGMA Vendor Self-Serve (VSS) system, with the last day to submit questions being Tuesday, June 9 at 3:00 p.m. and answers distributed by Wednesday, June 10 at 3:00 p.m. The project work was scheduled to begin no earlier than June 13, 2020, with substantial completion required by July 31, 2020, and final completion by August 7, 2020. Mandatory material testing requirements include asphalt paving density testing (one test per 5,000 square feet per lift with minimum 94 percent TMD), proof-roll observation of aggregate base, and concrete slump and cylinder testing for compressive strength at 7 and 28 days.

No set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types responding to this procurement were specified in the contract documents. The contract documents do not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. All bidders were required to submit a sworn statement disclosing any familial relationships between the bidder and members of the school's Board or School Leader. The project will be financed entirely by Byron Center Charter School funds from Kent County, Michigan. The selected Contractor was required to execute an AIA A101 Owner-Contractor Agreement within 10 days of bid acceptance and comply with all provisions outlined in the Project Manual, including general conditions, payment procedures, submittal requirements, quality standards, and closeout procedures. Bids were binding for 60 days following receipt. No specific bid amount or budget range was disclosed in the available contract documents.