LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY
650 W EASTERDAY AVE
SAULT STE. MARIE MI 49783-1626
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
PURCHASING@LSSU.EDU
(906) 635-2761
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP NO. ( 26-2429 )
COVER PAGE
This proposal is due by
(05/15/2026) at (4pm) EST
Quotation Valid: 90 days
Delivery
Required
Purchasing Department
PURCHASING@LSSU.EDU
(906) 635-2761
Item Quantity Unit Description
Date RFP
Issued
4/10/2026
Purchasing Department
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Unit Price Total Amount
LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY is seeking
proposals from qualified general contractors to provide all
labor, tools, equipment, expertise, etc. for renovations as
specified within the attached specifications, requirements
and drawings. The work is comprised in general as:
Women’s Locker Room/ Lounge Renovation
A fully redesigned area to include modern finishes and
fixtures to enhance functionality and aesthetics based on
the attached Bid set included with this RFP.
INSTRUCTIONS TO
RESPONDENTS:
RFP NO.
Any required paper copies of
proposals must be mailed to
the address(es) noted within
the RFP. Any required
electronic copies may be
emailed to the address(es)
noted within the RFP.
READ BEFORE SIGNING:
The undersigned certifies that he/she offers to furnish materials in strict accordance with the
Requirements of the bid including any terms or conditions set forth on the reverse side; that prices
quoted are correct and she/he agrees that this bid may not be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days
from the due date noted above. He/She further agrees to comply with applicable federal and state laws
governing equal opportunity employment and not to discriminate against any employee or applicant
because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual preference, age, disability, religion,
height, weight, marital status or veteran status.
SIGNATURE (IN INK)
PRINT NAME & TITLE
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER
FAX
Lake Superior State University
Request for Proposal
(Women’s Locker Room/Lounge Renovation)
RFP No. (26-2429)
(4/10/26)
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Table of Contents
Section 1: GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................3
Section 2: SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ................................................................................5
Section 3: RFP TERMS AND CONDITIONS ...................................................................6
Section 4: CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS ....................................................8
Section 5: PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................10
Section 6: BID REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................11
Section 7: GUIDELINES FOR BIDDER’S PROPOSALS..............................................11
SIGNATURE PAGE .........................................................................................................12
BID PROPOSAL FORM ...................................................................................................13
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Lake Superior State University
Request for Proposal
Lake Superior State University (LSSU) invites qualified contractors to submit a proposal for the
Women’s Locker Room/Lounge Renovation project in accordance with the terms, conditions,
and specifications of this Request for Proposal.
Section 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
Purpose: Lake Superior State University is seeking proposals from qualified general contractors
to provide all labor, tools, equipment, expertise, etc. for a Women’s Locker Room/Lounge
Renovation project as specified within the attached specifications and drawings. The work is
comprised in general as:
The renovation and modernization of the women’s locker room/lounge facilities based on the
included specifications.
SCOPE OF WORK: The successful Respondent (Contractor) shall be required to provide all
labor, equipment, materials, and supplies to accomplish the following work except as otherwise
identified below.
This Request for Proposal (RFP) states instructions for submitting proposals, the procedure and
criteria by which a vendor may be selected and the contractual terms by which the University
intends to govern the relationship between it and the selected vendor.
1.1. Definition of Parties: Lake Superior State University will hereinafter be referred to as
the “University.” Respondents to the RFP shall be referred to as “Bidders.” The Bidder
to whom the contract is awarded shall be referred to as the “Vendor.”
1.2. Debarment: Submission of a signed bid in response to this solicitation is certification
that the Bidder (or any subcontractor) is not currently debarred, suspended, proposed for
debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from participation in this
transaction by any State or Federal department or agency. Submission is also agreement
that the University will be notified of any change in this status.
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1.3. Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of the most competitive
offer considering quality of products and services offered, cost, and responsiveness to
the RFP requirements. Evaluation criteria will consist of, but is not limited to, the
following:
▪ Total cost
▪ Proven ability to perform services as required
▪ History of reliable, prompt, and thorough services
▪ Demonstrated ability to perform on-site work safely and efficiently for
clients similar to the University.
1.4. Requirements for Return of Proposal Responses. Bidder must submit the following:
▪ one signed printed original
▪ one electronic copy
Proposals must be received by the time, date, and at the office indicated below. Each
Bidder is solely responsible for the timely delivery of its proposal. Failure to meet the
proposed due date and time shall be grounds for rejection.
▪ A Bidder’s proposal is due no later than the time and date specified in
“Schedule of Events” Section 2. via fax, email or printed copy:
Purchasing Department
Lake Superior State University
Purchasing Department
650 W. Easterday Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
The bid must be received with the following information clearly marked in
the lower left-hand corner:
• Bid Number
• Bid Due Date and Time
• Bid Title/Description
• Company Name
A Bidder may withdraw a proposal prior to the closing time. After the due date,
submitted proposals constitute an offer by the Bidder and shall remain irrevocable for a
period of 90 days.
A legally authorized representative of the Bidder must sign the proposal.
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