This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Sturgis, Michigan. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Inquiries may be made to Mr. Raymond Sterling at the address above, via telephone at (269) 659- 1500 or via email at rsterling@sturgisps.org. Information about the District is available during business hours (7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.). Scope of Services It is assumed that any proposal submitted will include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, the performance of all services identified in this section, elsewhere in the RFP, and as set forth in the form of Agreement attached as Attachment "A." The District will consider alternate proposals. However, any alternate proposals must clearly indicate any activities that have been deleted and/or added from the requested scope of services. References to the "Construction Manager," "Bidder," "Proposer," "firm," or other similar term shall all be intended to refer to the entity submitting a response to this RFP. 1. Programming/Election Services a. Assist in developing a construction program, project sizing and scopes, and an estimated cost of each desired improvement (which cost estimating obligation shall continue after programming). b. Attend meetings and make presentations concerning the Project. c. Provide assistance in developing a bonding proposition and in directing a bond informational campaign. d. Assist in meetings with the Department of Treasury regarding bond qualification or otherwise. 2. Design Phase Services a. Consult with District and its Architect to provide value engineering and construction advice regarding materials, methods, systems, and other conditions as they affect the project. b. Review design drawings and documents, prepare a budget of estimated construction costs and continuously update the budget. c. Conduct and/or coordinate all testing and/or surveys required for the project. d. Prepare a construction schedule including recommendations for appropriate bidding categories and phases, as well as contract coordination and sequencing. e. Prepare an occupancy schedule to be implemented upon completion of construction. f. Prepare a projected cash flow schedule for all aspects of the project. g. Assist with, and attend, public meetings. h. Develop suggested adjustments of materials, systems and other factors, which affect costs and schedule. i. Provide cost review and constructability analysis of design detailing, recommending alternative solutions whenever details affect construction feasibility, cost or schedules. j. Assist, and ensure compliance, with plan review requirements, including as required by MCL 380.1263, MCL 380.1264, and MCL 388.851, et seq. 3. Bidding Phase Services a. Locate, screen, and recommend bidders for District approval. (Bidders shall not be prevented from bidding.) b. Develop proposal forms and write work scope descriptions for each separate bidding category. c. Distribute construction documents to bidders. d. Conduct pre-bid conferences with all contractors for each division of work. e. Assist in evaluating proposals. f. Conduct post-bid interviews with apparent low bidders. g. Make award recommendations to District. h. Prepare all trade contracts and associated documents, taking into account project specific issues including but not limited to dispute resolution, insurance matters, and prevailing wage (as applicable). Unless otherwise directed or agreed by the Owner in writing, all trade contracts will be between the trade contractor and the Owner. i. Provide a copy of insurance certificate evidencing all coverages required for the project. j. Receive and review construction bonds, including bid bonds, performance bonds, and payment bonds. Ensure conformance with contract requirements and MCL 129.201, et seq. k. Obtain, or ensure others have obtained, necessary building permits and other governmental agency approvals and advise the District of the same. l. Coordinate bid process and provide responses to bidder RFIs or distribute to Architect or Owner for response as appropriate. m. Conduct bidding operation to meet all state, federal, and local legal requirements and in compliance with Board policies, including but in no manner limited to, ensuring receipt of all required bid bonds. 4. Construction Phase Services a. Continually update detailed construction and occupancy schedules. b. Provide qualified and experienced, full-time, on-site staff to plan, manage, and coordinate trade contractors' activities, including, but not limited to, as is necessary to supervise construction under 1937 PA 306. c. Coordinate and monitor safety programs implemented by contractors. Page 7 d. Monitor the schedule on a daily basis and take appropriate action with trade contractors that need encouragement and to maintain schedule. e. Conduct progress meetings and provide progress reports at least monthly f. Conduct project meetings for planning, coordination, and payments. i. Periodic meetings with trade contractors' supervisors as necessary for the project and/or as reasonably directed by the District. ii. At least monthly meetings with District administrators and representatives of the Architect which will include status reports on the project, budget, change orders, and allowances for reimbursable expenses. Additional meetings will be provided as necessary and/or reasonably requested. iii. Provide copies of meeting minutes for distribution to appropriate staff and Board members. g. Monitor trade contractor performance and contract compliance. h. Coordinate construction interfaces, methods, techniques and sequences. i. Evaluate change order requests, receive District and Architect approvals, and coordinate and monitor implementation of change orders. j. Review shop drawings for compliance with contract documents. k. Expedite the shop drawing review process with the Architect. l. Collect, assemble and provide to the District as-built drawings and records, operating the maintenance manuals, warranties, guarantees, and project directories. m. Prepare and administer payment and cost control procedures, including the following: i. Trade contractors' Schedule of Values ii. Trade contractors' Payment Application and Certification iii. Trade contractors' Sworn Statements and Waivers of Lien, if applicable iv. Purchase Order and Disbursement Summaries Page 8 v. Change Order Listings vi. Budget Cost Summary Reports n. Expedite District-ordered materials and loose equipment delivery. o. Administer all general condition and construction support activities on behalf of the District. p. Coordinate completion of punch lists, final inspections, District acceptance and occupancy. 5. Post-Construction Phase Services a. Assist in facilitating/requiring training sessions for appropriate employees regarding the operation and maintenance of technical equipment. b. Provide follow-up and call-back services for the duration of the longest warranty period covered by a contractor on the Project. c. Conduct a post-occupancy walk-through appropriately timed to address Project issues prior to expiration of applicable warranties. d. When requested, advise and assist the District with special and/or additional services beyond the scope of basic services.