Yale Dugouts Rebid

Yale Public Schools in Yale, Michigan is requesting sealed proposals for baseball and softball dugout construction and field improvements at 198 School Drive, with proposals due September 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and a mandatory pre-bid site inspection on August 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope includes site preparation and construction work on two athletic fields, with an optional alternate for additional fencing at Building #3 (Pavilion). Specifications are detailed in the project documents dated August 17, 2026, available on the Yale Public Schools website and the State of Michigan Sigma Procurement website. The contractor must begin work within one day after Notice of Award and submission of required bonds, with substantial completion timing to be determined.

Proposals must include bid security equal to five percent of the base bid amount in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond, payable to Yale Public Schools. The contract will be awarded as a single lump sum to the lowest responsive bidder unless the Owner determines another bid serves its best interest. The awardee must provide a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the total contract amount.

Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability with minimum $1 million per occurrence, builders risk property insurance, owners' and contractors' protective liability of $2 million per occurrence, motor vehicle liability, and umbrella coverage with minimum $2 million limits. All policies must name Yale Public Schools as additional insured with primary coverage. The contractor is responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, permits, and fees.

Requests for information and substitution approvals are due to architect William Vogan Associates by September 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. All proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud on September 8 at the Administrative Offices, with interested parties invited to attend. Bidders must submit sworn, notarized affidavits certifying compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act and disclosing any familial relationships with school board members or the superintendent.