Wells Field Demolition

St. Joseph Public Schools in Berrien County, Michigan is requesting sealed bids for complete demolition of Wells Field, with bids due October 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site walkthrough on October 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the site (2200 South State Street, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085).

The scope encompasses demolition and removal of all buildings, structures, and scoreboards within the Wells Field property boundary, except the concession stand adjacent to State Street, which must remain undamaged. Work includes removal of perimeter fencing and concrete/masonry pillars along State Street; safe capping and permanent termination of all utility connections (plumbing, electrical, water, and sewer) per local municipal codes; and site restoration involving backfilling, leveling, grading, seedbed preparation, topsoil application, and grass seeding. The contractor bears responsibility for all debris removal and legal disposal in accordance with local, state, and federal standards and must obtain all required local permits prior to work commencement.

Sealed bids must be submitted in two signed copies on the provided bid form to Robin Lawrence at the St. Joseph Public Schools Business Office, 2580 S. Cleveland Ave, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Each bid requires a bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the total bid amount, payable to St. Joseph Public Schools. The successful bidder must obtain a 100 percent labor, material, and performance bond from a bonding company licensed in Michigan. Pricing must remain firm for a minimum of 90 days from the bid opening date. Bids are F.O.B. St. Joseph, Michigan, and exempt from all taxes upon presentation of exemption certificates. Verbal, telephone, email, and fax bids are not accepted; late submissions will be rejected. Inquiries should be directed to Director of Facilities Mike King at mking@sjschools.org or 269-926-3391. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.