Track & Tennis Courts Surfacing

Cheboygan Area Schools is issuing a sealed bid solicitation for the Track and Tennis Courts Surfacing project at Cheboygan Area High School in Cheboygan, Michigan. The procurement encompasses the installation of synthetic running track surfacing with complete markings and the installation of acrylic surfaces for tennis and pickleball courts. The running track work includes a 1/2-inch polyurethane base mat system (base bid) or structural spray (Alternate Bid C1) with all required lane lines, start/finish lines, event markings, and striping in compliance with Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) and National Federation of State High School Association standards, while the tennis courts will feature light blue surfaces with green boundaries and white lines. All work must be completed in strict accordance with American Sports Builders Track Construction Guidelines and approved by the District's superintendent and construction manager. Sealed bids must be submitted in three copies within sealed, opaque envelopes to the Cheboygan Area Schools Board of Education Office, 7461 North Straits Highway, Cheboygan, Michigan 49721, no later than 11:00 a.m. local time on March 23, 2026, with public bid opening and reading at the same time and location. An optional pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on March 16, 2026, at the CAS Track located at 801 West Lincoln Avenue. The District will evaluate bids based on cost, maintenance and service agreements, conformity to specifications, delivery and installation schedules, service and warranty levels, bidder references and credentials, and total cost of ownership. Bidders must provide three service performance references, financial references, manufacturer's technical data, and certificates of insurance evidencing Workers' Compensation coverage, Commercial General Liability with a $1,000,000 combined single limit, Owners Protective Liability coverage, and Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance with a $1,000,000 combined single limit prior to commencing work. Bids must be accompanied by 5 percent bid security in the form of a certified bank check or bid bond, a sworn and notarized familial relationship disclosure statement as required by Michigan Compiled Law 380.1267, and a sworn and notarized Affidavit of Compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act (MCL 129.311).

The solicitation documents do not indicate any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for specific organizational types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement materials. Cheboygan Area Schools reserves the right to reject any and all bids in whole or in part, is not obligated to accept the lowest bid, and may waive informalities or irregularities in bids as deemed in the best interests of the district. Bids must remain firm for 90 days from the bid opening date, and no bids may be withdrawn for at least 60 days after opening. A performance bond is required for the entire project upon owner request. The solicitation documents do not specify a project budget or award value range. Additional bidding details and specifications are available from Stephen Fleming, Transportation, Maintenance & Grounds Manager, at flemings@chebschools.com or (231) 627-4422.