Site work and renovation of an educational facility in East Lansing, Michigan. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

This project involves o Replace southwest concrete entry steps and brick sidewalls at same steps per construction documents o Install new exterior lighting per construction documents o Replace soffit ceiling under landing on ground floor o Install new floor storm drains in landing per construction documents o Install new metal handrails per construction documents o Match existing brick. Provide alternate pricing for replacing all caulk expansion joints around the entire building. The substantial construction completion date for the project, as set forth in the project manual and drawings is August 27, 2024. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a bid security as set forth in the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals either in whole or in part and to waive any irregularities. Withdrawal of any proposal is prohibited for a period of 120 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Performance and Labor and Material Bonds are required as set forth in the Instructions to Bidders. All prospective Bidders, their Subcontractors and suppliers must be awardable by and in compliance with the directives and guidelines of the Contract Compliance Division of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission. The University makes a continuous effort to broaden its business relationships with Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) contractors, Women Business Enterprise (WBE) contractors, and small business concerns (including veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUB Zone small business, and small disadvantaged business concerns certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration). For the purposes of this provision, suppliers are considered subcontractors. If third parties are needed to fulfill contractual obligations to the University, you are strongly encouraged to consider all qualified sources, including WBE, MBE, and small business subcontractors. For purposes of this paragraph, MBE is defined as a business enterprise of which more than 50% of the voting shares or interest in the business is owned, controlled, and operated by individuals who are members of a minority and with respect to which more than 50% of the net profit or loss attributable to the business accrues to shareholders who are members of a minority. WBE is defined as a business enterprise of which more than 50% of the voting shares or interest in the business is owned, controlled, and operated by women and with respect to which more than 50% of the net profit or loss attributable to the business accrues to the women shareholders. The apparent Low Bidder shall, within 24 hours, after receipt of bids, provide the names of any MBE/WBE/small business subcontractors, description of work to be done by each, dollar value of work, and percentage of contract price. This information shall be included with the contract breakdown specified in Section 012000.1.4 of the specifications. The Michigan State University Purchasing Department maintains a list of known Minority and Women Business Enterprises in the region for informational purposes. Bidders can obtain a copy of this list by calling (517) 355-0357. This list is not intended to be comprehensive. Similarly, it does not constitute an endorsement or certification of acceptability of the contractors and vendors included. Bidders requiring clarification or interpretation of the Bidding Documents shall make a written request to be received by the Architect Question Deadline 01/10/2024 Replace southwest concrete entry steps and brick sidewalls at same steps per plans o Install new exterior lighting per plans o Replace soffit ceiling under landing on ground floor o Install new floor storm drains in landing per plans o Install new metal handrails per plans Match existing brick