Vestibule Remodeling

Eaton Rapids Public Schools is soliciting sealed bids for secure vestibule remodeling across five school buildings in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. The procurement encompasses comprehensive modifications to building entrances to create safe and secure access points, including installation of access control systems, new doors and hardware, aluminum entrances and glazing, finishes, fire alarm devices, and intercom devices. Architectural and engineering support is being provided by Kingscott Associates, Inc. in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Sealed bids must be received by Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. local time at the Eaton Rapids Public Schools Administration Office, 912 Greyhound Dr., with public bid opening and reading occurring at the same location and time. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2019 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Central Office. Bidding and contract documents are available electronically from Kingscott Associates beginning Tuesday, October 22, 2019 via FTP site, with printed copies available for examination at Kingscott's office located at 259 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite 308 in Kalamazoo. The Board of Education will award the contract on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 using the AIA A101-2017 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor as modified. Bidders must contact Lisa Dailey at ldailey@kingscott.com or 269-381-4880 for FTP site access.

Each bid must be submitted by a prime bidder only with all subcontractor costs included, and must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationships between the bidder's owner or employees and the Superintendent or Board members. Additionally, all bids must include a certified check, money order, or bid bond equal to not less than five percent of the bid amount payable to Eaton Rapids Public Schools. This project does not require prevailing wages, meaning prevailing wage requirements do not apply to this procurement. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or other restricted bidder categories are mentioned in the procurement documents. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, waive any bidding irregularities, and withhold acceptance or rejection decisions for up to ninety days after bid opening. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available procurement documentation.