The KIPP Detroit Imani Academy is a new K-8 public charter campus located On Rutland Ave, near the intersection of Tireman Ave and Southfield Fwy.
The new campus is to be composed of a new 77,000SF, two-story, brick façade primary and middle school, outdoor play areas, new parking lot for staffing and visitors, and general site improvements.
Procurement: Understanding Process
- Search for Bidders – Project teams review internet databases, owner recommendations and community partner lists for vendors who match upcoming bid packages.
- Outreach Event – Vendors who attend the Outreach Event have the opportunity to meet the Barton Malow team, learn more about the project and connect with potential partners.
- Register + Pre-qualify – All vendors interested in bidding on the project must both Register and Pre-qualify. Vendors must register for each project they are interested in bidding. Vendors pre-qualify their business only once – this step is not required for every project.
- Invitation to Bid – Registered and pre-qualified vendors will receive an invitation to bid on the project. This will be sent via email using the Barton Malow online bidding tool, BuildingConnected.
- Pre-bid Meeting – Invited bidders have the opportunity to attend a pre-bid meeting where they may ask further questions about the project, working with Barton Malow and the scope of work they have been invited to bid on.
- Bid Day – This is the day all bidders submit their bids for review. Bids must be submitted according to the process and procedures outlined in the materials received with the invitation to bid.
- Bid Evaluation – Bids received will be reviewed based on the project’s evaluation criteria. Bids are evaluated by the community engagement team, construction project team, the owner/client and a neutral compliance party (as applicable).
Upcoming Bidding Opportunities
Release Date: July 2025
- Exterior Framing, Sheathing, Air Vapor Barrier
- Exterior Glazing, Windows, Aluminum Store-fronts and Curtain Walls
- Structural Steel
- Roofing
- Masonry (Brick and CMU)
Release Date: October 2025
- Electrical
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Controls
- Fire Suppression
- Fire Alarm
Contractors: Get Connected
Interested in getting connected to KIPP: Public Schools bid opportunities? In order to do so, you must register for the project by first completing the Project Registration Form below. This form will get you added to our interested bidders list so that you can identify potential partners and learn more about the services and products they provide. You will also be added to our contact list, and will receive regular updates on the project, bid package release dates, and outreach event information. Be sure to check your Junk and Spam accounts regularly to make sure you don’t miss out!
Looking for Registered Contractors that are Interested in Bidding or Partnering on this Project?
To view a complete list of registered contractors: Click Here
Questions: Contact
Raquel Thomas: Raquel.Thomas@bartonmalow.com
Andrew Paglia: Andrew.Paglia@bartonmalow.com