Turf and track 2018

Lamphere Schools in Madison Heights, Michigan is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive synthetic turf and track construction project at Lamphere High School. The procurement encompasses four distinct proposals: Site Work (May 1-June 30, 2018), Synthetic Turf (July 2-23, 2018), All-Weather Track Surface (July 24-August 15, 2018), and Fence Work (June 15-July 2, 2018). Bidding documents are available for examination starting January 11, 2018, through multiple platforms including grbx.com, cam-online.com, and Foresite Design's FTP site. Sealed bids are due by 3:00 p.m. on February 1, 2018, with a public bid opening scheduled for 10:00 a.m. the same day. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond and must be prepared to provide 100% performance and labor/material payment bonds if accepted. The project is classified as a non-prevailing wage initiative, and bidders must include state sales tax/use tax in their bid pricing. Potential contractors must submit familial disclosure statements and Iran Economic Sanctions Act compliance affidavits.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit all required documentation, including digital bid responses, with no direct communication permitted with the owner during the bidding period. Questions must be submitted in writing at least five business days prior to the bid due date. Digital drawings will be provided at no cost in PDF format, though AutoCAD versions are not available during the bidding process. While a specific project budget is not disclosed in the available documentation, the multi-phase nature of the project suggests a significant capital investment for the school district's athletic infrastructure improvements. The project involves comprehensive site transformation, including synthetic turf installation, track resurfacing, and associated fence work, indicating a substantial scope of renovation for the high school's athletic facilities.