Watervliet MS WAY Addition - Bid Package #201

Watervliet Public Schools (Michigan) is soliciting bids on Bid Package #201 for the Watervliet MS WAY Addition construction project, with bids due June 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at 450 E. St. Joseph Street, Watervliet, Michigan. This procurement is subject to the State of Michigan Prevailing Wage Act (Public Act 10 of 2023), requiring all proposals to be based on prevailing wage rates — a decision-filtering constraint. All contractors and subcontractors must register annually with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity — Wage and Hour Division prior to bidding, with valid registration confirmation and number required at bid submission.

The scope encompasses sixteen trade packages: Site/Building Earthwork & Utilities, Asphalt Paving, Concrete Footings & Foundations, Landscaping, Masonry, Structural Steel, Carpentry & General Trades, Membrane Roofing, Aluminum/Glass & Glazing, Drywall & Related Interior Trades, Resilient & Carpet Flooring, Painting & Wallcovering, Mechanical & Plumbing, Fire Suppression, Testing & Balancing, and Electrical. Triangle Associates, Inc. serves as Construction Manager under an Adviser Agreement; GMB Architecture is the Design Professional.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on June 17, 2026, at the same address, with site examinations available following the meeting. Bid documents are available for electronic download through Triangle's SmartBid project management software; all addenda are uploaded through the same platform with notifications to prospective bidders. Payment and Performance Bonds and Background Check Certifications are required. Each contractor and lower-tier subcontractor must submit certified payroll reports electronically through the State's LCPtracker system. Bidders bear all printing and shipping costs for plan and specification materials. Virtual bid opening access is provided via Zoom.