RFP-TRAV-260000002070-1 | Ad for Bid - TCAPS Central Grade School Renovation

The Traverse City Area Public Schools is soliciting bids for the comprehensive renovation of TCAPS Central Grade School, with proposals due by June 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time via the Building Connected portal. The scope includes selective demolition, full interior renovations of classrooms, administrative areas, gymnasium, auditorium, cafeteria, and support spaces, along with the construction of a new multi-story addition integrated into the existing structure. Major systems upgrades are required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and life safety components, including ADA-compliant elevator modernization, roof replacement, restoration of historic masonry using matching materials, and complete site improvements such as new landscaping, playgrounds, sidewalks, parking, and utility enhancements. All work is to be performed at the school located at 301 Seventh St., Traverse City, MI, with potential ancillary activities throughout the local area. The contract is being procured under NAICS code 236220 by an educational agency, not governed by federal acquisition regulations in their standard clause form, but with project-specific requirements established through the solicitation. Bid security of five percent of the base bid is mandatory for all bids exceeding $50,000, and performance and payment bonds are required for contracts of the same value, though bond amounts are not specified. Contractors must submit a qualification statement demonstrating bonding capacity, insurance, OSHA logs, and Experience Modification Rate (EMR) documentation, and must be prequalified by the Construction Manager, Miller-Davis Company. The solicitation does not require UEI, CAGE, or socioeconomic certifications such as small business or MBE/WBE status, though equal opportunity practices are acknowledged. The basis of award is not defined as LPTA; instead, the Owner reserves the right to accept the bid that best serves its interests, suggesting a trade-off approach considering factors beyond cost. The award is anticipated on or about July 13, 2026, with no specified period of performance, FOB terms, payment office, invoicing system, or designated COR/COTR/PCO, and no formal Section H special requirements, packaging standards, or detailed evaluation factors are included in the publicly available materials, indicating that the complete project manual contains the full technical and administrative details.