Outdoor Bleacher Expansion

The Essexville‑Hampton Public Schools district is seeking a qualified, licensed contractor to design, fabricate, and install an additional approximately 200 seats on the existing aluminum bleacher structure at Garber High School’s football field. The scope includes site evaluation, structural engineering drawings stamped by a Michigan‑licensed PE, procurement of compatible bleacher components, foundation work, ADA‑compliant guardrails and access routes, coordination with the local Authority Having Jurisdiction for permits and inspections, temporary site protection, final code‑compliance certification, as‑built documentation, and site restoration. Bids must be submitted in sealed hard‑copy format by October 23, 2026, with a mandatory site walkthrough on October 15, 2026 (strongly recommended). The district will evaluate proposals on cost, experience, schedule, references, safety record, and overall completeness, and reserves the right to negotiate or award to a non‑lowest bidder. • Add ~200 spectator seats to existing bleacher system • Provide engineering, stamped drawings, and obtain permits • Fabricate or procure aluminum bleacher components matching existing finish • Install footings, guardrails, ADA‑compliant routes, and complete site cleanup • Mandatory site walkthrough on 15 Oct 2026 (recommended) • Bid deadline: 23 Oct 2026, 1:00 PM (sealed hard copy only) • Questions due: 19 Oct 2026, 1:00 PM • Evaluation criteria: price, qualifications, schedule, references, safety, proposal quality