Westwood/Braun/Plante Moran - Exterior Door Replacement

The Westwood Community School District in Wayne County, Michigan, is seeking bids for a comprehensive exterior door replacement project across four district schools: Robichaud High School, Thorne Elementary School, Tomlinson Middle School, and Daly Elementary School. The procurement involves removing and replacing existing exterior doors, frames, and hardware, with specific requirements for hollow metal doors, aluminum frames, and integrated security access control systems. Deliverables include complete door panel replacements, frame installations, glazing, painting, and low-voltage security technology integration. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond, submit comprehensive documentation including familial disclosure, Iran linked business certification, and criminal background affidavits, and comply with prevailing wage requirements. The non-mandatory pre-bid site visit occurred on February 13, 2025, with formal bids due on February 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM to Superintendent Stiles Simmons. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds, maintain specific insurance coverage, and ensure all materials and workmanship are warranted for 5-10 years depending on the component.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The project will utilize owner-furnished, contractor-installed (OFCI) card readers and access control panels that must integrate with the district's existing access control infrastructure. Braun Construction Group (BCG) is managing the project manual and will hold the payment and performance bond. While specific budget amounts are not disclosed, the project is part of the Westwood Community School District's 2023 Bond Program, with an intent to complete all door replacements during the summer of 2025. Contractors must adhere to extensive safety protocols outlined in BCG's Environmental Health & Safety Manual and will be responsible for programming new security devices to work seamlessly with current district infrastructure. The project requires field verification of existing conditions and owner approval of all door panels, frames, and hardware prior to ordering materials.