Portage Public Schools Amberly Elementary Bid Pack 3 - Structural Steel 2026
Portage Public SchoolsSchool · Portage, MI- Due
- Apr 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
The 30-second brief
Portage Public Schools is soliciting sealed bids for Bid Pack 3 – Structural Steel for the Amberly Elementary project. The scope includes furnishing and installing structural steel components. Bidders must have at least five years of experience in similar work and possess necessary licenses and financial resources. A virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM via Zoom. Bids require a 5% bid security or bond, and successful bidders for contracts over $50,000 must provide performance, labor, and material bonds from an A- rated surety. Submissions are due by 2:00 PM on April 23, 2026, at the Administration Building, with a separate 11:00 AM deadline for mailed/dropped off bids at the O-A-K Kalamazoo office.
Sealed bids in triplicate, Sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure Statement, Bid security (5%)
Bidder qualifications (5 years experience, licensing, financial resources), Bid amount
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Summary
Portage Public Schools is soliciting sealed bids for Bid Pack 3 – Structural Steel for the Amberly Elementary project.
The scope includes furnishing and installing structural steel components. Bidders must have at least five years of experience in similar work and possess necessary licenses and financial resources. A virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM via Zoom. Bids require a 5% bid security or bond, and successful bidders for contracts over $50,000 must provide performance, labor, and material bonds from an A- rated surety. Submissions are due by 2:00 PM on April 23, 2026, at the Administration Building, with a separate 11:00 AM deadline for mailed/dropped off bids at the O-A-K Kalamazoo office.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Bidder qualifications (5 years experience, licensing, financial resources), Bid amount
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Sealed bids in triplicate
- Sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure Statement
- Bid security (5%)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Familial Disclosure Statement, Bid Bond/Security
- Submit to
- Portage Public Schools Administration Building, 8107 Mustang Dr, Portage, MI 49002
- Scope location
- Portage, MI
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Portage Public Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 23, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Portage Public Schools Administration Building, 8107 Mustang Dr, Portage, MI 49002.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Portage Public Schools in MI, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Sealed bids in triplicate, Sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure Statement, Bid security (5%). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Bidder qualifications (5 years experience, licensing, financial resources), Bid amount" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Portage Public Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Portage Public Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Portage Public Schools regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Familial Disclosure Statement, Bid Bond/Security. Review the full document from Portage Public Schools for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Portage, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.