Turf Field replacement

Clare Public Schools is seeking a qualified contractor to remove the existing synthetic turf at the Brookwood Athletic Complex and install a new, high‑performance turf system that meets FIFA, MIAAA and NFHS standards, includes custom graphics, and provides an eight‑year third‑party warranty. The project must be completed by July 28 2027, with award anticipated June 1 2027. The scope includes demolition, disposal, sub‑base testing and preparation, supply and installation of turf, infill, shock‑pad (optional), custom field markings, and a ten‑year maintenance plan. Bidders must submit detailed shop drawings, product data, a reference list of similar projects, and required bonds and affidavits. • Site location: Brookwood Athletic Complex, 688 Ann Arbor Trail, Clare, MI • Bid opening: October 2 2026 10:15 AM (public) • Mandatory pre‑bid walkthrough: September 22 2026 2:00 PM (recommended, not mandatory) • Questions due: September 23 2026 12:00 PM • Award date: anticipated June 1 2027 • Completion deadline: July 28 2027 (occupancy) • Required warranties: 8‑year third‑party warranty on material & installation; 10‑year maintenance plan • Required bonds: bid bond and performance/payment bond (bid > $50,000) • Deliverables: shop drawings, field graphics, GMAX test, warranty documents, maintenance manuals • Minimum experience: 10 years in synthetic turf installation, 25 similar Michigan projects, STC and ASBA certifications.