In 2021, South Redford School District passed a multi-year bond for construction upgrades throughout the district’s facilities. Each school will receive mechanical upgrades as well as security system upgrades. Several buildings will receive gym or classroom additions and interior renovations to help modernize the learning experience.
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).
Bidding Opportunities
This work for Bid Pack 14 will primarily be conducted during Summer 2026 and 2027. Work includes replacement of (75+) unit ventilators, new corridor flooring throughout, and miscellaneous architectural upgrades.
- Out for Bid: September 15, 2025
- Pre-Bid Meeting: September 23, 2025 at 4pm (in person)
- Bids Due: October 24, 2025 at 12pm
- Bid Opening: October 24, 2025 at 12:30pm (virtual)
- Bid Award: November 10, 2025
In addition, a separate package for low voltage cabling is currently out for bidding as well. This work for Bid Pack T6 includes removal and replacement of CAT6 cabling throughout Thurston High School.
- Out for Bid: September 15, 2025
- Pre-Bid Meeting: September 22, 2025 at 12pm (virtual)
- Bid Due Date: October 27, 2025 at 12pm
- Bid Opening: October 27, 2025 at 12:30pm (virtual)
- Bid Award: November 24, 2025
Contractors: Get Connected
Interested in getting connected to South Redford School District 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!
Registered Contractors
To view a complete list of registered contractors: Click Here
Questions: Contact
Kelli Ferguson:kelli.ferguson@bartonmalow.com