UCS Advertisement for Bid - Mechanical Upgrades

Utica Community Schools is seeking competitive bids for mechanical upgrades at Davis Junior High School and Henry Ford II High School through a formal Advertisement to Bid process. The procurement is specifically for Bid Category 230000 Mechanical, with Barton Malow Company serving as the Construction Manager. Bidders are required to base their proposals on the Project Manual dated February 6, 2019, bid set drawings from December 10, 2018, and specifications manual dated January 18, 2019. A comprehensive proposal package must include a Bid Bond, Iran Sanctions Form, and Familial Disclosure Form. The bid submission deadline is February 20, 2019, at 1:00 PM, with a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit scheduled for February 12, 2019, at 4 PM at Davis Junior High School. Bidders have the option to submit proposals electronically via Building Connected, though they assume all risks associated with the electronic submission process. The project requires successful bidders to provide a 100% Performance Bond and Payment Bond, along with Certificates of Insurance.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals and to waive any informalities in the bidding process. Bidders are expected to include state sales and use taxes in their proposal pricing. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the mechanical upgrade project spans two school facilities, suggesting a potentially significant investment. Electronic submission through Building Connected provides an alternative to traditional paper submissions, potentially broadening the pool of potential bidders. The comprehensive documentation requirements, including specific forms and insurance certificates, indicate a structured and thorough procurement process designed to ensure vendor qualifications and project accountability.