Window Replacement

Royal Oak Schools in Michigan issued a Request for Proposal for window replacement services at Royal Oak High School, a capital improvement project funded through the school district's 2017 Bond Program. The scope encompasses complete window replacement throughout the high school facility located at 1500 Lexington Boulevard, Royal Oak, Michigan, including removal of existing windows, installation of new energy-efficient replacement units, and restoration of affected areas, with work divided into bid category 08A (Window Replacement) and related categories for finish carpentry, drywall, and painting. Deliverables include removal of existing windows, installation of new aluminum-framed systems with insulating glass units meeting specified ASTM performance standards for water penetration and air leakage, sheet metal flashing and trim, joint sealants, and comprehensive closeout documentation including operation and maintenance manuals and staff training. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of successful experience on similar projects, possess financial capacity, comply with prevailing wage requirements, and submit sealed bids through BuildingConnected.com by Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 11:00 AM, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2020 at 3:15 PM and mandatory site visits coordinated through Mark Paulus at mark.paulus@royaloakschools.org or (248) 880-6791. Contract award is projected for January 14, 2021, with work executed in four phases: June 21-August 27, 2021 (First Level Zones A, B, F), September 13-November 30, 2021 (First Level Zones B, C, D, J, K), April 4-May 20, 2022 (Second Level Zones J, K), and June 20-August 19, 2022 (First Level Zones E, F, G, H and Second Level Zone E), with final completion by September 2, 2022. Evaluation criteria include cost competitiveness, contractor qualifications, technical compliance with specifications, project management capability, and demonstrated experience with institutional projects, with the contract awarded to the qualified bidder offering the best value to the district.

The bid package does not identify specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned businesses, though bidders must comply with all applicable prevailing wage requirements and submit notarized certifications confirming no familial relationships with school board members or the superintendent and certifying non-Iran linked business status per Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012, with violations carrying penalties of up to $250,000 or twice the contract amount plus attorney fees and a three-year bid ineligibility period. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond, certified check, or money order equal to at least 5% of the proposal total, and upon contract award, successful bidders must execute Performance Bonds and Payment Bonds each equal to 100% of the contract sum within fourteen days, along with comprehensive general liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence and workers' compensation insurance with statutory limits. The bid package establishes three $10,000 allowances in the base bid for each category to be used at the district's discretion and requires a $15,000 mechanical work allowance within the window replacement category, with daily cleanup and secure perimeter closure mandatory at penalties of $500 per day for incomplete closeout; specific contract values or budget ranges for the overall project are not disclosed in the available solicitation documents, though the scope and phased timeline across multiple facility zones and two-year execution period indicate a substantial capital investment in institutional facility improvements.