Site work and paving for an educational facility in Houghton Lake, Michigan. Completed plans call civil work for a primary / secondary education facility.

Houghton Lake High School is seeking qualified contractors to submit proposals for the repaving of Areas 1-5, which consists of approximately 250,000 square feet of parking lot surface. The intent of this RFP is to select a contractor capable of delivering a high-quality, durable asphalt surface with minimal disruption to school operations. Please Bid on Areas 1-5 separately (see color coded map) Project Location: Houghton Lake High School - Area Houghton Lake, MI Project Size: ~250,000 square feet Project Type: Asphalt milling/crush, repair, and resurfacing (or full-depth replacement if required) The school reserves the right to reject any or all proposals The contractor is responsible for verifying all site conditions Any changes to scope must be approved in writing The selected contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the project, including but not limited to: 3.1 Site Preparation Traffic control and site safety measures Removal of existing asphalt (milling or crush and reshape as needed) Hauling and proper disposal of materials 3.2 Base Repair (as needed) Inspection and identification of failed areas Sub-base stabilization and repair Installation of aggregate base where required 3.3 Asphalt Installation Installation of binder and/or surface courses Compaction to industry standards Achieving proper grading and drainage 3.4 Pavement Markings Re-striping of parking stalls, ADA-compliant spaces, fire lanes, and directional markings Use of durable, high-visibility paint 3.5 Additional Work Adjustment / repair of manholes, valves, or catch basins as needed Installation of curbing or edge restraints (if required) Cleanup and final site restoration 4. Project Requirements Compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations Adherence to ADA accessibility standards Coordination with school administration to minimize disruption Maintenance of safe access for staff and emergency vehicles 5. Contractor Qualifications Bidders must: Be licensed and insured in the State of Michigan Have demonstrated experience with similar paving projects (minimum 3-5 references) Provide proof of bonding capacity Have a strong safety record 6. Proposal Requirements Each proposal must include: Company profile and experience, copy of license, and insurance, and bonding capacity Detailed scope of work and methodology Project schedule and timeline Cost breakdown (materials, labor, equipment, contingencies) Warranty information (materials and workmanship) References for similar completed projects 7. Evaluation Criteria Proposals will be evaluated based on: Experience and qualifications Cost competitiveness Project timeline Quality of materials and methods References