Project Description
In November 2022, City of Southfield residents approved a $345 million bond program designed to modernize facilities within the Southfield Public School District (SPS). Now in its fourth year, this initiative will undertake its most significant endeavor thus far—renovations and expansions to University K-12 Academy.
Alongside the construction of the 253,000-square-foot University facility, SPS is continuing renovation efforts at seven additional sites. Sitework packages are currently open for bidding for work to occur in Summer 2026 construction. Renovations to Southfield High School for the Arts & Technology are scheduled to commence in early 2027.
Upcoming Bidding Opportunities
Release Date: February – March 2026
- BP 17A – BIRNEY RENOVATIONS: CERAMIC TILE – February 2026
- Replace paving and site furnishings. Upgrade storm water management. Upgrade play area, landscaping and site lighting.
- BP 42 – THOMPSON SITE WORK & PAVING – February 2026
- Replace paving and site furnishings. Upgrade storm water management, play area and landscaping.
- BP 43 – LEVEY SITE WORK & PAVING – February 2026
- Replace paving and site furnishings. Upgrade storm water management.
- BP 44 – BIRNEY SITE WORK & PAVING – February 2026
- Replace paving and site furnishings. Upgrade storm water management, play area and landscaping.
- BP 46 – KENNEDY BOILER RENOVATIONS – March 2026
- Removal and replacement of boilers and hydronic pumps and piping within boiler room. Boilers and pumps provided by Owner.
- BP 47 – BUSSEY HEATING SYSTEM RENOVATIONS – March 2026
- Removal and replacement of boilers and hydronic pumps and piping within boiler room. Boilers and pumps provided by Owner.
- BP 48 – UNIVERSITY K-12 ADDITION & RENOVATION – February – March 2026
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).
Contractors: Get Connected
Interested in getting connected to Southfield Public 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
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