Wittenbach Reroof

The state and local contract opportunity is for the Wittenbach Agriscience & Environmental Center Reroof project, issued by Lowell Area Schools and managed by Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. The procurement is specifically located in Kent County, Michigan, with bid submissions required at 6645 E Paris Ave SE, Caledonia, MI 49316. Sealed bids must be submitted in triplicate by March 19th, 2025 at 2:00 pm local time, with a virtual pre-bid meeting scheduled for March 12th, 2025 at 2:00 pm via GoTo Meeting. Bidder qualifications include a minimum of 5 years of successful experience in similar roofing work, appropriate licensing, and demonstrable financial resources. Each bid must include a bid security or bond of at least 5% of the total bid amount, and bidders are required to provide a sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure Statement regarding relationships between bidder employees and school district officials. The bid opening will be conducted both in-person and live-streamed on YouTube, with bid documents accessible through Owen-Ames-Kimball's website and various Builders Exchange plan rooms.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly noted in the provided documentation. The contract requires the successful bidder to secure Performance, Labor and Material bonds for contracts exceeding $50,000, with surety companies needing an A- rating or better. Faxed, emailed, or Building Connected submissions will not be accepted, which may limit submission methods for potential bidders. While no specific budget range was detailed, the requirement for bid security suggests a substantial project scope. The procurement is specifically for a reroof project at the Wittenbach Agriscience & Environmental Center, indicating a focused construction/renovation initiative. The strict submission requirements and comprehensive bidder qualifications suggest a competitive and professionally managed procurement process designed to ensure high-quality project execution.