Description
The Monroe Public Schools are seeking bids for the Domestic Water Replacement and Related Work project at Cantrick Elementary School. The project involves replacing the domestic water system and related work, including all trades, sub-contractors, and suppliers. The successful contractor will be considered a Prime Contractor and will enter into a direct contract with the Owner. The project is expected to be completed within a certain timeframe, and the contract will be awarded to the bidder who submits the most competitive bid. Key aspects of the project include:
* Replacement of the domestic water system
* Related work, including all trades, sub-contractors, and suppliers
* Prime Contractors are responsible for submitting bids and entering into a direct contract with the Owner
* The contract is expected to be completed within a certain timeframe
* The successful contractor will be required to furnish performance, labor, and material bonds
* Bidders must provide disclosure in compliance with MCL 380.1267 and attach this information to the bid
* Bidders must provide a sworn and notarized statement in compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act
* The Owner reserves the right to waive any irregularities, reject any or all bids, or accept the bid that serves the best interests of the Owner
* A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at the job site on April 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
* Bidders must attend the entire pre-bid meeting, sign an official attendance list, and check out official plans and specifications from the Architect to be considered for the project
* The Architect will assemble an official list of approved bidders two days after the mandatory pre-bid meeting
* Only bidders registered with the Architect will be sent addendums and receive information regarding the project
* The project will be advertised on the Buy4Michigan.com website and at Builders Exchange of Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI; CMD (Construction Market Data).Norcross, GA; Construction Association of Michigan, Bloomfield Hills, Mi.; Dodge Data & Analytics. Cincinnati, OH
* Electronic pdf copies of the plans and specifications will be available for viewing and/or downloading at no cost from the Monroe Public Schools website
* Hard copies of plans and specifications may be purchased for $150.00 for each set from the office of Kohler Architecture, Inc.
* The proposal must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond by an approved surety company in the amount of five percent (5%) of the proposal submitted payable to the Owner
* Proposals shall remain firm for a period of sixty (60) days after official opening of bids
* The successful Contractor will be required to furnish performance, labor, and material bonds, each in the full amount of the proposal if payments are issued prior to completion and/or the contract is $50,000.00 or more
* The District shall not accept a bid that does not include a sworn and notarized disclosure statement and a sworn and notarized statement in compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act
* The Owner reserves the right to waive any irregularities, reject any or all bids, or accept the bid that in the opinion of the Owner, will serve the best interests of the Owner
* A list of key contacts and their roles is provided, including the Architect and the Buyer
* The project timeline is expected to be as follows:
+ Mandatory pre-bid meeting: April 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
+ Bid submission deadline: April 15, 2026, at 3:00 P.M.
+ Bid opening: April 15, 2026, at 3:00 P.M.
+ Contract award: after the bid opening
+ Project completion: within a certain timeframe, possibly within 60 days after the official opening of bids