UCS BID ADVERT. Drinking Fountain Improvements 23-14-2025

Utica Community Schools (UCS) is seeking sealed bids for a Drinking Fountain Improvements project (Bid #23-14-2025) located in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The procurement is being managed by Barton Malow Builders, with sealed bids due by 11:00 AM local time on July 31, 2025, at the UCS Administration Building. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the Walsh Community Education Center, and bidding documents will be available on the Building Connected website starting July 10, 2025. Potential bidders must carefully review all documents and check the website regularly for updates and addenda. Critical submission requirements include a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationships with school board members or the superintendent, as well as a notarized Affidavit of Compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act. Bids that do not include these mandatory disclosure statements will be automatically rejected. While specific technical details about the drinking fountain improvements are not fully elaborated in the available documentation, interested contractors are expected to thoroughly review the complete bidding documents for comprehensive project specifications and requirements.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be open to qualified contractors capable of completing the drinking fountain improvements project. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified, and there are no specific details about existing infrastructure integration requirements. Similarly, no precise budget range or award value is specified in the available bid advertisement. Bidders will need to review the full bidding documents to understand the exact scope of work, technical specifications, and potential project value. The public bid opening will include a bid tabulation summary, which will provide more insight into the competitive landscape and potential project economics. Interested contractors should ensure they meet all submission requirements, including the mandatory disclosure statements and compliance documentation, to be considered for this Utica Community Schools project.