Taffy Abel Alumni Loft

Location:	Minnesota
Posted:	Apr 2, 2026
Due:	Apr 24, 2026
Agency:	Lake Superior State University
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	26-2428
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LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY

650 W EASTERDAY AVE

SAULT STE. MARIE MI 49783-1626

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

STACY CHARLES, PURCHASING MANAGER

(906) 635-2761

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

RFP NO. ( 26-2428 )

COVER PAGE

This proposal is due by

(4/24/2026) at (2pm) EST

Quotation Valid: 120 days

Delivery

Required

Purchasing Department Date Bid

PURCHASING@LSSU.EDU Mailed

( 3/23/2026 )

Purchasing Department

Lake Superior State University

Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

Item Quantity Unit Description

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:

New Alumni Loft in the Taffy Abel Arena

Per the bid specifications sent with this RFP

INSTRUCTIONS TO

RESPONDENTS:

RFP NO. 26-2428

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quoted are correct and she/he agrees that this bid may not be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days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

(Taffy Abel New Alumni Loft)

RFP No. (26-2428)

(3/23/2026)

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

Lake Superior State University

Request for Proposal

Lake Superior State University (LSSU) invites qualified contractors to submit a proposal for the

Taffy Abel New alumni Loft 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 Taffy Abel New alumni Loft as

specified within the attached specifications and drawings. The work is comprised in general as:

The construction of a new loft in our Taffy Abel Arena according to the Bid specs provided

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.

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:

Stacy Charles, Purchasing Manager

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.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

DUE DATE	NUMBER	DESCRIPTION	CONTACT
4/24/2026	26-2428	Taffy Abel Alumni Loft	purchasing@lssu.edu
	26-2428 Spec Binder
	26-2428 Drawings Binder

Taffy Abel Alumni Loft

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