VCT Tile & Installation

Trenton Public Schools is soliciting sealed bids for VCT tile and installation services at Trenton High School located at 2601 Charlton, Trenton, Michigan 48183. The procurement involves the furnishing and installation of approximately 18,000 square feet of Armstrong VCT tile (12" Taupe, Model 51901031) in 18 upstairs classrooms, including base installation where base currently exists and transition strips as needed. The work scope includes minor substrate preparation only, with no demolition, abatement, or waxing included, and all installation must comply with manufacturer guidelines and industry standards. Bids must be submitted on a lump sum basis and include all labor, materials, equipment, taxes, permits, and associated costs. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for March 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with sealed bids due by 10:00 a.m. on March 24, 2026, and public bid opening occurring at the same time and location. Questions regarding specifications must be submitted no later than five working days prior to bid opening. The contractor must carry Workers' Compensation insurance of at least $500,000, General Liability and Property Damage Insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in aggregate, and automobile insurance of at least $1,000,000, with Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds each required at 100% of the contract price prior to project commencement. Project work is scheduled for summer 2026 and must be completed by August 10, 2026, with all work guaranteed in writing against defects in workmanship and materials.

All bidders must submit sworn and notarized familial disclosure statements certifying compliance with MCL 380.1267 regarding any familial relationships between the bidder's owners or employees and members of the Trenton Public Schools Board of Education or the Superintendent. Additionally, bidders must provide a sworn and notarized affidavit of compliance with MCL 129.313 (Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012), certifying that the bidder is not an Iran-linked business. Bids that do not include both the familial relationship disclosure statement and Iran Sanctions Act compliance affidavit will not be accepted. No incumbent vendors or set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are referenced in the procurement documents. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to award the contract to other than the low bidder. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents.