Description
The bid results document details the competitive procurement for the construction of a new Charleswood Elementary School, a large‑scale public works project with a total ceiling budget of $113,687,426. Three contractors submitted bids, with Brait Builders Corporation offering the lowest base bid of $101,900,000. The tabulation also includes cost impacts for alternates such as a turf field and bedrock well installations, indicating opportunities for specialized subcontracting. The procurement package required compliance with DCAMM standards, non‑collusion certification, tax compliance, and bid bond guarantees, reflecting a rigorous public‑sector contracting environment.
• Total project budget: $113.7 M (design contingency & escalation included)
• Lowest base bid: $101.9 M (Brait Builders) – low‑bid with alternates $102.27 M
• Alternates: Turf field ($370 k) and multiple bedrock well items ($450 k, $663 k)
• Vendors: Brait Builders, W.T. Rich, Fontaine Bros. submitted; three others did not submit.
• Compliance documents: DCAMM certification, non‑collusion statement, tax compliance, bid bond.