Watervliet MS/HS Reno & Addition

Watervliet Public Schools is soliciting competitive bids for construction manager services related to the Watervliet Middle School/High School Renovation and Addition project (Bid Package #02). The procurement targets qualified specialty contractors across multiple trade categories, including concrete flatwork, masonry, carpentry and general trades, drywall and related interior trades, hard tile work, resilient and carpet flooring, painting and wallcovering, mechanical systems, testing and balancing, and building electrical work. Triangle Associates, Inc. serves as the Construction Manager under an Adviser Agreement with the Owner, while GMB Architecture functions as the Design Professional (Project #5-6625). A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2026, at 12:30 PM at 450 E. St. Joseph Street, Watervliet, Michigan, with site examinations available immediately following the meeting. All proposals must be submitted by March 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM to the same address, with virtual access to the bid opening provided via Zoom. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in their respective trade categories, possess valid Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity registration, and be prepared to comply with prevailing wage requirements under the State of Michigan Prevailing Wage Act (Public Act 10 of 2023).

All contractors and lower-tier subcontractors are subject to prevailing wage requirements and must register annually with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity prior to bidding, with registration confirmation and valid registration numbers required at submission. Payment and Performance Bonds are mandatory for all work performed under this project. Certified payroll reports must be submitted electronically through the State's LCPtracker system by all contractors and lower-tier subcontractors. Bid documents are available for electronic download through SmartBid, Triangle Associates' project management software platform, with all addenda posted through the same system; bidders are responsible for all document retrieval and associated printing and shipping costs. The procurement does not specify disadvantaged enterprise set-asides, incumbent vendors, or technology integration requirements. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation.