FRS11522 PK 54 ASD Rooms Addendum #1

PROJECT MANUAL
FOR
2020 Sinking Fund
RCS PK 54 ASD Rooms
(October 8, 2026)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Rochester Community Schools - 2020 Sinking Fund
Project: Rochester Community Schools
Description: Rochester Community Schools 2020 Sinking Fund - PK 54 ASD Rooms
Architect: Ghafari
17101 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126
Construction Manager: Frank Rewold and Sons Inc.
303 E. Third St., Suite 300, Rochester, MI 48307
Estimators: Mike Gagnon
(248) 618-0220)
mgagnon@frankrewold.com
Questions addressed ONLY to Mike Gagnon
Bid Documents: Bid documents including bid forms may be obtained from Frank Rewold and Sons Portal at:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8cxfpgz73epsa3m81s9gg/AJuuXhfC72CBirtah_seEOc?
rlkey=8rkrki96s66kzvlujkpy07oxl&st=u30f0bh8&dl=0
Bid documents will be available on or after October 8, 2026
Non-Mandatory Prebid Walk-Through: 9:00 a.m., Thursday, October 15, 2026 - Meet at main entrance at Hart Middle School, 6500 Sheldon
Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48306. We will travel to Stoney Creek and then McGregor following Hart.
Bid Due Date: 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2026
Bids will only be accepted on forms provided. Proposal forms must be in a sealed envelope, mailed or
delivered in person prior by 2:00 p.m. EST on the due date to:
Attn: Jennifer Fickel, Rochester Community Schools
C/O Frank Rewold and Sons Inc.
303 E. Third St., Suite 300, Rochester, MI 48307
2:00 p.m. Public Bid Opening: Frank Rewold and Sons Inc.
Thursday, October 22, 2026 303 E. Third St., Suite 300, Rochester, MI 48307
4th Floor Mezzanine
Labor and Material and Performance Bond: In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain
Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment
Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall
be for the protection of Rochester Community Schools and Frank Rewold and Son Inc. and shall be
executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the state of Michigan and be listed in Federal
Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better. All bonds to be dual obligee bonds to Rochester
Community Schools and Frank Rewold and Son Inc.
Prevailing Wage Rates: Not required
Bid Bond: 5% bid security required. Bid bonds are required, however, certified or cashier checks are acceptable for
bids under $50,000.
Nonexempt: This project is not tax exempt for state sales tax and/or use tax. All materials and supplies incorporated
and used in construction and becoming a permanent part of this project will not be exempt from state
sales tax and/or tax
Disclosure Statements: Each bid proposal must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial
relationship that exists between owner or any employee of bidder and any member of board of education
or superintendent of Rochester Community Schools. Each bid proposal must also include a signed Iran
Economic Sanctions Affidavit. The board of education will not accept a bid proposal that does not include
this sworn and notarized disclosure statement or the Iran Economic Sanctions.
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BID CATEGORIES
A Selective Demolition
B Carpentry
C Window Film
D Flooring
E Painting
F Wall Padding
G Fire Protection
H HVAC
I Electrical
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Rochester Community Schools - 2020 Sinking Fund
RCS - PK 54 ASD Rooms
Bid Documents Availability
FRS will make the bid documents available for reviewing on or after October 8, 2026, at these
locations:
FRS 303 E. Third Street, Suite 300
Office: Rochester, MI 48307
FRS https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8cxfpgz73epsa3m81s9gg/AJuuXhfC72
Portal: CBirtah_seEOc?rlkey=8rkrki96s66kzvlujkpy07oxl&st=u30f0bh8&dl=0
Prospective bidders will notify FRS by email at mgagnon@frankrewold.com of their intent to bid
and intended bid categories. Bid documents will be available only in the following manner: FRS
Portal.
BIDDERS SHALL NOT CONTACT THE OWNER OR ARCHITECT FOR DOCUMENTS.
Drawings and specifications remain the property of the Architect.
Prebid Meeting
A non-mandatory walk-through is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The
pre-bid meeting will be at the main entrance at Hart Middle School, 6500 Sheldon Road,
Rochester Hills, MI 48306. We will travel to Stoney Creek and then McGregor following Hart.
Bond Requirements
Provide pricing for a Payment and Performance Bond; do not include in base bid. In accordance
with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain
Performance and Payment Bonds for any bid category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and
Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and
Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS and
Frank Rewold and Son Inc. and shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business
in the state of Michigan and be listed in Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or
better. All bonds are to be dual obligee bonds to Rochester Community Schools and Frank
Rewold and Son Inc.
Equal Opportunity - Employment Policies
The Bidder agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, or age. The Contractor shall take affirmative
action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment
without regard to race, religion, color, sex, or national origin.
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Bidder Qualifications
Bidders under consideration for award of the work shall provide evidence demonstrating a
minimum of five (5) years' experience of successfully completing work of similar category and
scope. Bidder shall provide evidence of financial ability to perform the work. Bidder shall provide
evidence of bonding capability, as described by the project manual, whether or not bonding is
required.
The Owner and Construction Manager shall be the sole determiner of the acceptability of the
evidence presented.
Provision for Bidder Qualification does not supersede or negate Owner's rights.
Method of Bidding
Bids will be accepted only on forms provided. Proposal forms must be in a sealed envelope mailed
or delivered in person to: Jennifer Fickel, C/O Frank Rewold and Sons Inc., 303 E. Third Street,
Suite 300, Rochester, MI 48307 prior to the due date of 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2026.
The outside of the envelope must be clearly marked with the bid category.
Bids must be for complete work within a single bid category. Partial bids are sufficient reason for
rejection of the bid. If a bidder is bidding multiple bid categories, proposals must be submitted for
each individual bid category and in individual envelopes. At the bidder's option, the bid form allows
for a multiple bid category award discount.
Proposals shall be based upon all the bid documents, including the Advertisement for Bids, the
Instructions to Bidders, Subcontractor Agreement, Construction Drawings, Project Manual, and
the Technical Specifications.
Bid Form
In order to receive consideration, make bids in strict accordance with the following:
Submit bids upon the forms provided, properly signed and with all items filled out. Do not change
the wording of the bid form, and do not add words to the bid form. Unauthorized conditions,
limitations, or provisions attached to the bid may be cause for rejection of the bid. If alterations by
erasure or interlineation are made for any reason, explain over such erasure or interlineation with
a signed statement from the Bidder.
Facsimiles (FAX) or email proposals will not be accepted.
Submit only (1) one copy of all bid documents.
The Owner reserves the right to keep all information concerning such bids confidential as
permitted by law.
A sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between owner
or any employee of bidder and any member of board of education or superintendent of Rochester
Community Schools must accompany each bid proposal. The board of education will not accept
a bid proposal that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
A signed Iran Economic Sanctions Affidavit must also accompany each bid proposal. The board
of education will not accept a bid proposal that does not include this affidavit.
A 5% bid security must also accompany each bid proposal. Bid bonds are preferred, however,
certified or cashier checks will be acceptable for bids under $50,000. The board of education will
not accept a bid proposal that does not include the bid security.
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Examination of Documents and Site of Work
Before submitting a bid, each Bidder shall examine the drawings carefully, shall read the
specifications and all other proposed contract documents, and shall visit the site of the work. Each
Bidder shall fully inform himself prior to bidding as to existing conditions and limitations under
which the work is to be performed, and shall include in his bid a sum to cover the cost of items
necessary to perform the work as set forth in the proposed contract documents. No allowance will
be made to a Bidder because of lack of such examination or knowledge. The submission of a bid
will be considered as conclusive evidence that the Bidder has made such examination.
Withdrawal of Bids
A Bidder may withdraw his bid by requesting the withdrawal in writing at any time prior to the
scheduled time for opening bids.
No Bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the date set for
opening thereof, and bids shall be subject to acceptance by the Owner during this period.
Execution of Agreement
The Form of Agreement, which the successful Bidder will be required to execute, is the
Construction Managers' Contractor-Subcontractor Agreement.
The Bidder to whom the contract is awarded shall, within five (5) calendar days after notice of
award and receipt of Agreement Forms from FRS, sign and deliver required copies to FRS.
At or prior to delivery of the signed Agreement, the Bidder to whom the contract is awarded shall
deliver to FRS those Certificates of Insurance and bonds required by the Owner. FRS shall
approve certificates of insurance and bonds before the successful Bidder may proceed with the
work. Failure or refusal to provide bonds or certificates of insurance in a form satisfactory to the
Owner shall subject the successful Bidder to loss of time from the allowable construction period
equal to the time of delay in furnishing the required material.
Interpretation of Contract Documents Prior to Bidding
If any company contemplating submitting a bid is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of
the contract documents, or finds any discrepancies or omissions in any part of the contract
documents, they shall submit to FRS a written request for interpretation a minimum of 3 days prior
to the bid due date. The person submitting the request shall be responsible for its prompt delivery.
Interpretation or correction of proposed contract documents will be made only by addendum or
written correspondence and will be mailed or delivered to all who are known by FRS to have
received a complete set of bidding documents. Neither the Owner, Architect, Engineer, nor FRS
will be responsible for any oral explanations or interpretations of the proposed contract
documents.
Each Bidder shall ascertain prior to submitting his bid that he has received all addenda issued
and shall acknowledge their receipt on the Bid Form.
Taxes
All bids in original contract work, and for all other work thereunder, shall include all applicable
taxes, including social security, unemployment, and any local, township, state, or federal
government taxes, except real property taxes on the site.
Proposal shall also include all premiums, assessments, and other like payments, charges, and
costs incidental to the work covered by the contract documents.
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This entire project is not exempt from state sales tax.
Post Bid Information
Bidders to whom award of a contract is under consideration shall submit to FRS, upon request, a
properly executed AIA Document A305, Contractor's Qualification Statement.
Bidders to whom award of a contract is under consideration shall submit to FRS a schedule of
values that separately defines basic groups of material as well as their labor and generally limits
line items to no greater than $50,000.
Bidders to whom award of a contract is under consideration shall submit to FRS a list of proposed
subcontractors and suppliers.
Bid results will be posted by FRS on the FRS Portal approximately 48 hours after the bid opening.
Bidders shall not contact the CM, Owner, or Architect for bid results.
Schedule of Work
The project will begin June 14, 2027 and conclude no later than August 20, 2027.
See Section G Project Milestone Schedule.
Permits
The Owner will pay for the building permit, tap-in or usage fees, right-of-way, and soil erosion
permits levied by the township, county or state agencies. All other trade permits, including
plumbing, HVAC, fire suppression, fire alarm, electrical, etc. will be obtained and paid by the
installing contractors.
Bid Opening
The bid opening will be public with the owner and will take place at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October
22, 2026 at FRS corporate offices, 303 E. Third Street, Suite 300, Rochester, MI 48307, in the 4th
floor mezzanine. Bids received after the due date or time as posted by the Advertisement for Bids
or subsequent Addendum will be rejected.
Post Bid Conference
Low bidders will be required to attend post-bid interviews. Other bidders may also be requested
to attend post-bid interviews.
Bid Documents
The Bid Documents consist of Instructions to Bidders, FRS Project Manual and bid category
descriptions, drawings and specifications prepared by the architect. Drawings and specifications
dated October 8, 2026.
Voluntary Alternates
All bids shall be in compliance with the bid documents. If a Bidder wishes to propose an alternative
product or method, the alternate is to be identified on the proposal form as a Voluntary Alternate
and the deduct value provided on the form with the description of the alternate. Voluntary
Alternates shall not be included in the base bid amount. Voluntary Alternates are encouraged
and may be the basis for award of contract.
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Trade Alternates
Required alternates from individual trades will be defined within the bid category descriptions. All
bidders must provide a response to any and all alternates listed in their bid category in the space
provided on the Bid Form.
Mandatory Alternates
At times, portions of the work will be bid as mandatory alternates. These alternates will be defined
within the architect's technical Specification Sections 01-2300 Alternates. All bidders should
review this section and are required to provide a response to the mandatory alternates in the
space provided on the Bid Form.
Extra Work
Should extra work or charges occur during the project, each contractor will provide the following.
An "estimate" of the cost if an exact total is not available
Time sheets signed by Rewold's superintendent at the end of each day. Note
names, specific location and description of work
Backup from material/equipment suppliers showing copies of invoices, etc.
Final pricing must be received within one (1) week of request.
Contractor markup is limited to 10% of all costs
Note: No additional costs will be accepted if this information is not provided.
Required Meetings
All contractors will be required to attend our MOP meeting and Safety Orientation Presentation
prior to beginning work on site.
All contractors will be required to attend weekly job meetings when requested by FRS. Attendees
shall be the contractors project superintendent or foreman.
Owner's Rights
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and waive any informalities
herein, when in the opinion of the Owner, such action will serve the best interest of the Owner.
The Owner reserves the right to award the contracts to whomever it elects.
The Owner reserves the right to accept alternates in any order or combination and to determine
the low Bidder on the basis of the sum of the base bid and the alternates accepted.
The Owner reserves the right to negotiate with any Bidder without re-bidding the project in whole
or in part.
The Owner reserves the right to accept combination bids for more than one bid category.
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Document Information Discrepancy
If discrepancies occur between the bid category scope of work, individual specifications,
drawings, or details, the Bidders will notify FRS prior to submitting a proposal. If a
clarification is not issued, all Bidders will assume the most costly options and will
include those costs within their proposal. No additional compensation will be granted
should these conflicts be encountered through the duration of the project.
Insurance Requirements
Submission of this proposal signifies this contractor has read, understands, and will
comply without exception to insurance requirements of Frank Rewold and Son Inc. as
outlined on Pages 5 and 6, Item 13, labeled "Insurance and Indemnification" of the
Subcontractor Agreement. A current Certificate of Insurance must be on file at our office
before purchase orders will be issued.
- - General instruction notes to bidders follow - -
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