January 18,2016
RESOLUTION
Resolved, that the regular monthly meeting of the Brandon Board of Education, Brandon School District, shall be held on the third Monday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Brandon School District I-TEC Center, 609 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan, 48462.
Regular Meeting Dates
February 8, 2016 (2″? Monday due to holiday)
March 21, 2016
April 18, 2016
May 16,2016
June 20,2016
July 18, 2016
August 15, 2016
September 19,2016
October 17, 2016
November 21, 2016
December 19, 2016
January 16, 2016
Proposed minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection during regular business hours at 1025 Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan, not more than eight business days after said meeting, and approved minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection during regular business hours, at the same location, not more than five business days after the meeting at which they are approved. This notice is given in compliance with Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1976.
Christopher Yuchasz, Secretary
Brandon Board of Education
Brandon School District
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, Michigan 48462
248.627.1802
Upon request to the Superintendent, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for a disabled person to be able to participate in the meeting. This notice is given in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Publish in The Citizen 1-23-16

RESOLUTION
Resolved, that the regular monthly meeting of the Brandon Board of Education, Brandon School District, shall be held on the third Monday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Brandon School District I-TEC Center, 609 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan, 48462.
Regular Meeting Dates
February 9, 2015 (2nd Monday due to holiday)
March 16, 2015
April 20, 2015
May 18, 2015
June 15, 2015
July 20, 2015
August 17, 2015
September 21,2015
October 19, 2015
November 16, 2015
December 21, 2015
January 18,2016
Proposed minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection during regular business hours at 1025 Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan not more than eight business days after said meeting, and approved minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection during regular business hours, at the same location, not more than five business days after the meeting at which they are approved. This notice is given in compliance with Act No 267 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1976.
Diane Salter, Secretary
Brandon Board of Education
Brandon School District
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, Michigan 48462
248.627.1802
Upon request to the Superintendent, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for a disabled person to be able to participate in the meeting. This notice is given in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Publish in The Citizen 01-31-15

Advertisement for Bids Oakwood Elementary School Preschool Playground
2839 Oakwood Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
OWNER: Brandon School District
1025 S Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project.
Scope of Work ? Preschool Playground with accessible concrete walk.
ARCHITECT: French Associates, Inc 1600 Parkdale Rochester, MI 48307 (248) 656-1377 office; (248) 656-7746 FAX Contact: Barb Lovell
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, May 20, 2014.
Brandon School District will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, and Attention: Mark Evans, Lead Maintenance, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Faxed proposals will not be accepted. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:05 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office.
Any questions should be directed to the Architect’s office.
Bid documents are available to qualified General Contract bidders only via email from the offices of French Associates, Inc. beginning May 5, 2014.
Plans are on file at the following locations:
French Associates, Inc ? Architects
1600 Parkdale
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 656-1377 FAX (248) 656-7746
Construction Association of Michigan
43636 Woodward Avenue
P.O. Box 3204
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-3204
(248) 972-1000 FAX (248) 972-1135
Lansing Builders Exchange
140 E. Saginaw Street
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 372-8930 FAX (248) 372-5022
Reed Construction Data
30 Technology Parkway South
Suite ? 500
Norcross, GA 30092-2912
(800) 424-3996 FAX (800) 303-8629
Construction News Service
1793 R. W. Berends Drive
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 530-3940 FAX (616) 530-3945
For bids $17,932 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers? Check payable to Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of Brandon School District. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
Bidders will also need to comply with Public Act 517 of 2012, an act to prohibit persons who have certain economic relationships with Iran from submitting bids on requests for proposals with this state, political subdivisions of this state, and other public entities; to require bidders for certain public contracts to submit certification of eligibility with the bid; to require reports; and to provide for sanctions for false certification. The bids shall be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement certifying compliance with this act. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
A pre-bid meeting will NOT be held for this project. Access to the project sit can be obtained by contacting Mark Evans, Lead Maintenance, 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, 248-627-1818.
Brandon School District reserves the right to waive any informalities in bidding, reject any or all bids, accept any bid when, in the opinion of the Owner, such action will serve the bet interests of the Brandon School District, Ortonville MI consistent with competitive bidding requirements.
Owner’s Representative: Mark Evans
TITLE: Lead Maintenance
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
248-627-1818
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 5-10-14

January 20,2014
RESOLUTION
Resolved, that the regular monthly meeting of the Brandon Board of Education, Brandon School District, shall be held on the third Monday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Board of Education Meeting Room at 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan, 48462.
Regular Meeting Dates
February 17, 2014
March 17, 2014
April 21, 2014
May 19, 2014
June 16,2014
July 21, 2014
August 18,2014
September 15, 2014
October 20, 2014
November 17,2014
December 15, 2014
January 19, 2015
Proposed minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection during regular business hours at 1025 Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan, not more than eight business days after said meeting, and approved minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection during regular business hours, at the same location, not more than five business days after the meeting at which they are approved. This notice is given in compliance with Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1976.
Christopher Yuchasz, Secretary
Brandon Board of Education
Brandon School District
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, Michigan 48462
248.627.1802
Upon request to the Superintendent, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for a disabled person to be able to participate in the meeting. This notice is given in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Publish in The Citizen 1-25-14

SCHOOL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2013-2014 BUDGET
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 10, 2013, at 6:30 o’clock p.m., at I-TEC Ctr, 609 Ortonville Rd, Ortovnille, Michigan, the Board of Education of Brandon School District will hold a public hearing to consider the District s proposed 2013-2014 budget.
The Board may not adopt its proposed 2013-2014 budget until after a public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2013-2014 budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 1025 S. Ortonville Rd Ortonville, Michigan by Friday, June 7, 2013.
The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.
This notice is given by order of the Board of Education.
Christopher D. Yuchasz , Secretary
Brandon Board of Education
Publish in The Citizen 6-01-13

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2012-2013 BUDGET
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at 6:30 o’clock p.m. at the I-TEC Center (behind Brandon Middle School), 609 S. Ortonville Rd, Ortonville, Michigan, the Board of Education of the Brandon School District will hold a public hearing to consider the district’s proposed 2012-2013 budget.
The Board may not adopt its proposed 2012-2013 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2012-2013 budget including the proposed property tax millage rate will be available for public inspection on Monday, June 4, 2012, during normal business hours at 1025 S. Ortonville Rd, Ortonville, Michigan.
The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. 1
This notice is given by order of the Board of Education.
Deborah Schummer, Secretary
Board of Education
Publish in The Citizen 5-26-12

January 16, 2012
RESOLUTION
Resolved, that the regular monthly meeting of the Brandon Board of Education, Brandon School District, shall be held on the third Monday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Board of Education Meeting Room at 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan, 48462.
Regular Meeting Dates
February 20, 2012
March 19, 2012
April 16, 2012
May 21, 2012
June 18, 2012
July 16, 2012
August 20, 2012
September 17, 2012
October 15, 2012
November 19, 2012
December 17, 2012
January 21, 2013 (Annual Organizational Meeting)
Proposed minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection during regular business hours at 1025 Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan, not more than eight business days after said meeting, and approved minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection during regular business hours, at the same location, not more than five business days after the meeting at which they are approved. This notice is given in compliance with Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1976.
Secretary, Brandon Board of Education
Brandon School District
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, Michigan 48462
248.627.1802
Upon request to the Superintendent, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for a disabled person to be able to participate in the meeting. This notice is given in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Publish in The Citizen 1-21-12

Brandon School District
(Change in regular board meeting schedule)
RESOLUTION
Resolved, that the regular monthly meeting of the Brandon Board of Education, Brandon School District, shall be held on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Board of Education Meeting Room at 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan, 48462, beginning July 18, 2011.
Regular Meeting Dates
July 18, 2011
August 15, 2011
September 19, 2011
October 17, 2011
November 21, 2011
December 19, 2011
January 16, 2012 (Annual Organizational Meeting)
Proposed minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection during regular business hours at 1025 Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan, not more than eight business days after said meeting, and approved minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection during regular business hours, at the same location, not more than five business days after the meeting at which they are approved. This notice is given in compliance with Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1976.
Secretary, Brandon Board of Education
Brandon School District
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, Michigan 48462
248.627.1802
Upon request to the Superintendent, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for a disabled person to be able to participate in the meeting. This notice is given in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Publish in The Citizen 6-18-11

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2011-2012 BUDGET (Change in Date)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at 6:00 o’clock p.m. in the I-TEC Center at Brandon Middle School, 609 Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan, the Board of Education of the Brandon School District will hold a public hearing to consider the district’s proposed 2011-2012 budget.
The Board may not adopt its proposed 2011-2012 budget until after a public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2011-2012 budget including the proposed property tax millage rate will be available for public inspection after Wednesday, June 29, 2011, during normal business hours at 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan.
The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of the hearing.
This notice is given by order of the Board of Education.
Publish in The Citizen 6-18-11

DATE CHANGE
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2011-2012 BUDGET
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 27, 2011 at 6:00 o’clock p.m., at 609 Ortonville Rd., Ortonville Michigan, the Board of Education of Brandon School District will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2011-2012 budget.
The Board may not adopt its proposed 2011-2012 budget until after a public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2011-2012 budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate, is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 1025 S. Ortonville Rd., Michigan. Ortonville, MI
The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.
This notice is given by order of the Board of Education.
Debra Brady, Secretary
Publish in The Citizen 6-11-11

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2011-2012 BUDGET
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 13, 2011 at 6:00 o’clock p.m., at 609 Ortonville Rd., Ortonville Michigan, the Board of Education of Brandon School District will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2011-2012 budget.
The Board may not adopt its proposed 2011-2012 budget until after a public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2011-2012 budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate, is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 1025 S. Ortonville Rd., Michigan. Ortonville, MI
The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.
This notice is given by order of the Board of Education.
Debra Brady, Secretary
Publish in The Citizen 5-28-11

January 10, 2011
RESOLUTION
Resolved, that the regular monthly meeting of the Brandon Board of Education, Brandon School District, shall be held on the second Monday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Board of Education Meeting Room at 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan, 48462.
Regular Meeting Dates
February 14, 2011
March 14, 2011
April 11, 2011
May 9, 2011
June 13, 2011
July 11, 2011
August 8, 2011
September 12, 2011
October 10, 2011
November 14, 2011
December 12, 2011
January 9, 2012 (Annual Organizational Meeting)
Proposed minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection during regular business hours at 1025 Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan, not more than eight business days after said meeting, and approved minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection during regular business hours, at the same location, not more than five business days after the meeting at which they are approved. This notice is given in compliance with Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1976.
Secretary, Brandon Board of Education
Brandon School District
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, Michigan 48462
248.627.1802
Upon request to the Superintendent, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for a disabled person to be able to participate in the meeting. This notice is given in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Publish in The Citizen 1-15-11

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROPOSED 2010-2011 BUDGET
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 14, 2010, at 6:00 o’clock p.m., at Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room, 1025 South Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan, the Board of Education of Brandon School District will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2010-2011 budget.
The Board may not adopt its proposed 2010-2011 budget until after a public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2010-2011 budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate, is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Brandon School District Business Office, 1025 South Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan.
*The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.
This notice is given by order of the Board of Education.
Debbie Schummer, Secretary
Brandon Board of Education

1. Barton Malow Company requests Bid Proposals on behalf of Brandon School District for Bid Package No. T2. Bid Proposals will be received at 1025 S. Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462 delivery or mail, to the attention of Paul Spoor by 1:00 p.m. local time on March 1, 2010. Bid Proposals will be publicly opened by the Owner; however, the Owner will not open, consider, or accept a Bid Proposal received after the date and time specified.
2. Proposals must be sealed with Bidder’s name on the outside of the envelope and designated as follows:
Sealed Proposal
Brandon School District Bid Package No. T2
Bid Category: _______
Bidder’s Name, Address, Phone Number
3. Proposals shall based on the requirements set forth in the Project Manual by Barton Malow Company for:
BID PACKAGE NO. T2: ITEC Audio/Visual Systems:General scope includes: Audio/Visual equipment and control system for interactive classrooms and common spaces.
4. Accepted Bidders will be required, as a condition precedent to award of Contract, to furnish in the amount of 100% of the contract price, satisfactory Performance Bond and Payment Bond and Certificates of Insurance as required in the Project Manual.
5. Unless otherwise specifically set forth in Section 00880 of the Project Manual, this Project is subject to state sales and/or use taxes and Bidder is required to include such taxes in its Bid Proposal.
6. Bidding Documents will be available for examination and distribution on or after February 12, 2010 at:
Complete Document Management (CDM)
21199 Hilltop Street
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 208-3360
7. There will be no pre-bid conference. All questions are due in writing by February 19, 2010. Questions shall be addressed to Rael.Blair@BartonMalow.com
8. Bid Proposals shall be on forms furnished by Barton Malow Company. Bidders will be required to submit with their Bid Proposals a Bid Security by a qualified surety authorized to do business in the state where the Project is located, and any other information required in the Instructions to Bidders.
9. The right to reject any or all Bid Proposals, either in whole or in part, or to waive any informalities or irregularities therein is reserved by the Owner.
10. All Bid Proposals shall be accompanied by the sworn statement in accordance with MCL 380.1267, disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner(s) or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the school board or the superintendent of the school district. Bid Proposals that do not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement shall not be accepted.
BARTON MALOW COMPANY
Rael Blair, Project Manager
248-436-5874
Publish in The Citizen 2-13, 2-20-10

RESOLUTION
Resolved that the regular monthly meeting of the Brandon Board of Education, Brandon School District, shall be held on the second Monday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the following locations in Ortonville, Michigan:
Meeting Date Location
February 6, 2010 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room 1025 S. Ortonville Road
March 8, 2010 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room 1025 S. Ortonville Road
April 12 2010 Brandon High School 1025 S. Ortonville Road
May 10, 2010 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room 1025 S. Ortonville Road
June 14, 2010 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room 1025 S. Ortonville Road
July 12, 2010 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room 1025 S. Ortonville Road
August 9, 2010 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room 1025 S. Ortonville Road
September 13, 2010 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room 1025 S. Ortonville Road
October 11, 2010 Brandon Middle School 609 S. Ortonville Road
November 8, 2010 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room 1025 S. Ortonville Road
December 13, 2010 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room 1025 S. Ortonville Road
January 10, 2011 Brandon Board of Education
Reg. Annual Meeting Room
Org. Mtg. 1025 S. Ortonville Road
Deborah M. Schummer
Secretary, Brandon Board of Education
Brandon School District
1025 S . Ortonville Road
Ortonville, Michigan 48462
248-627-1802
Upon request to the Superintendent, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for a disabled person to be able to participate in the meeting.
Publish in The Citizen 1-16-10

RESOLUTION
Resolved that the regular monthly meeting of the Brandon Board of Education, Brandon School District, shall be held on the second Monday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the following locations in Ortonville, Michigan:
Meeting Date Location
February 6, 2010 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room 1025 S. Ortonville Road
March 8, 2010 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room 1025 S. Ortonville Road
April 12 2010 Brandon High School 1025 S. Ortonville Road
May 10, 2010 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room 1025 S. Ortonville Road
June 14, 2010 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room 1025 S. Ortonville Road
July 12, 2010 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room 1025 S. Ortonville Road
August 9, 2010 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room 1025 S. Ortonville Road
September 13, 2010 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room 1025 S. Ortonville Road
October 11, 2010 Brandon Middle School 609 S. Ortonville Road
November 8, 2010 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room 1025 S. Ortonville Road
December 13, 2010 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room 1025 S. Ortonville Road
January 10, 2011 Brandon Board of Education
Reg. Annual Meeting Room
Org. Mtg. 1025 S. Ortonville Road
Deborah M. Schummer
Secretary, Brandon Board of Education
Brandon School District
1025 S . Ortonville Road
Ortonville, Michigan 48462
248-627-1802
Upon request to the Superintendent, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for a disabled person to be able to participate in the meeting.
Publish in The Citizen 1-16-10

NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION
BRANDON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
To the qualified electors of the Township of Groveland, County of Oakland, State of Michigan.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE GROVELAND TOWNSHIP OFFICE WILL BE OPEN:
Monday, October 05, 2009
9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER
FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING APPLICATIONS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS IN SAID TOWNSHIP NOT ALREADY REGISTERED.
THE NOVEBMER 3, 2009 BRANDON DISTRICT SCHOOL ELECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN THE FOLLOWING VOTING PRECINCTS OF GROVELAND TOWNSHIP:
Precinct 1: Groveland Township Office
Precinct 3: Groveland Township Fire Station NO. 2

FOR THE PURPOSE OF:
Nominating Local School District Board Member Operating Millage Renewal Proposal
Pamela Mazich, CMC
Groveland Township Clerk
4695 Grange Hall Rd., Holly, MI 48442
248-634-4152
clerk@grovelandtownship.net
Publish in The Citizen 9-19-09

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
Brandon Middle School Bid Package No. 4 Building Addition
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER:
Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 South Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: (248) 351-8300
Facsimile: (866) 908-1859
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category:
BID CATEGORY 4A ? Sitework, Utilities, and Site Concrete
BID CATEGORY 4B ? Concrete Foundations and Flatwork
BID CATEGORY 4C ? Masonry
BID CATEGORY 4D ? Structural and Misc. Steel
BID CATEGORY 4E ? Carpentry
BID CATEGORY 4F ? Roofing
BID CATEGORY 4G ? Glass and Aluminum
BID CATEGORY 4H ? Operable Partitions
BID CATEGORY 4I ? Carpet
BID CATEGORY 4J ? Painting
BID CATEGORY 4K ? Fire Protection
BID CATEGORY 4L ? Mechanical
BID CATEGORY 4M ? Electrical
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, August 25, 2009.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Arden Becker, Assistant Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category.
All interested bidders may purchase copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about August 11, 2009, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple, Clawson, MI 48017, Phone 248-288-5600). Checks to be made payable to Dunn Blue Reprographics. Contact Dunn Blue for pricing.
A pre-bid meeting will be held at Brandon High School, 1025 South Ortonville Road., Ortonville, MI 48462, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $20,959 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers? Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 8-8-09 & 8-15-09

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
Brandon Middle School
Bid Package No. 4 Building Addition
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER:
Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 South Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: (248) 351-8300
Facsimile: (866) 908-1859
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category:
BID CATEGORY 4A ? Sitework, Utilities, and Site Concrete
BID CATEGORY 4B ? Concrete Foundations and Flatwork
BID CATEGORY 4C ? Masonry
BID CATEGORY 4D ? Structural and Misc. Steel
BID CATEGORY 4E ? Carpentry
BID CATEGORY 4F ? Roofing
BID CATEGORY 4G ? Glass and Aluminum
BID CATEGORY 4H ? Operable Partitions
BID CATEGORY 4I ? Carpet
BID CATEGORY 4J ? Painting
BID CATEGORY 4K ? Fire Protection
BID CATEGORY 4L ? Mechanical
BID CATEGORY 4M ? Electrical
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, August 25, 2009.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Arden Becker, Assistant Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category.
All interested bidders may purchase copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about August 11, 2009, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple, Clawson, MI 48017, Phone 248-288-5600). Checks to be made payable to Dunn Blue Reprographics. Contact Dunn Blue for pricing.
A pre-bid meeting will be held at Brandon High School, 1025 South Ortonville Road., Ortonville, MI 48462, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $20,959 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers? Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 8-8-09 & 8-15-09

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
Brandon High School
Bid Package No. 6 ?
Re-Bid Tennis Court Surfacing
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 South Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-1800
Facsimile: 248-627-4533
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category:
BID CATEGORY 6B ? Tennis Court Surfacing
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, June 30, 2009.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Arden Becker, Assistant Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:05 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category.
All interested bidders may purchase copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about Tuesday, June 16, 2009, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple, Clawson, MI 48017, Phone 248-288-5600. Checks to be made payable to Dunn Blue Reprographics. Contact Dunn Blue for pricing.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on-site at Brandon High School, 1025 South Ortonville Road., Ortonville, MI 48462, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $20,959 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers? Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 6-13-09, 6-20-09

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
Brandon High School
Bid Package No. 6 ? Re-Bid Tennis Court Surfacing
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 South Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-1800
Facsimile: 248-627-4533
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category:
BID CATEGORY 6B ? Tennis Court Surfacing
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, June 30, 2009.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Arden Becker, Assistant Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:05 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category.
All interested bidders may purchase copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about Tuesday, June 16, 2009, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple, Clawson, MI 48017, Phone 248-288-5600. Checks to be made payable to Dunn Blue Reprographics. Contact Dunn Blue for pricing.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on-site at Brandon High School, 1025 South Ortonville Road., Ortonville, MI 48462, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $20,959 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers? Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 6-13-09, 6-20-09

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROPOSED 2009-2010 BUDGET
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 8, 2009, at 6:00 o’clock p.m., at Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room, 1025 South Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan, the Board of Education of Brandon School District will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2009-2010 budget.
The Board may not adopt its proposed 2009-2010 budget until after a public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2009-2010 budget including the proposed property tax millage rate is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Brandon School District Business Office, 1025 South Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan.
The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.
This notice is given by order of the Board of Education.
Gregory Allar, Secretary
Brandon Board of Education
Publish in The Citizen 5-30-09

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
Brandon High School
Bid Package No. 6 Sitework and Architectural Improvements
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER:
Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 South Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-1800
Facsimile: 248-627-4533
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
BID CATEGORY 6A – Sitework, Utilities, Site Concrete, and Asphalt Paving
BID CATEGORY 6B – Tennis Court Surfacing
BID CATEGORY 6C – Concrete Foundations and Flatwork
BID CATEGORY 6D – Masonry
BID CATEGORY 6E – Structural and Miscellaneous Steel
BID CATEGORY 6F – Carpentry
BID CATEGORY 6G – Roofing
BID CATEGORY 6H – Metal Wall Panels
BID CATEGORY 61 – Tennis Court Bleachers
BID CATEGORY 6J – Science Casework
BID CATEGORY 6K – Painting
BID CATEGORY 6L – Mechanical
BID CATEGORY 6M – Electrical
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, April 2, 2009.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Arden Becker, Assistant Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:10 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2009, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may purchase copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about Thursday, March 19, 2009, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple, Clawson, MI 48017, Phone 24288-5600. Checks to be made payable to Dunn Blue Reprographics. Contact Dunn Blue for pricing.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on-site at Brandon High School, 1025 South Ortonville Road., Ortonville, MI 48462, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2009. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $20,959 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers’ Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 3-14-09, 3-21-09

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
Brandon High School
Bid Package No. 6
Sitework and Architectural Improvements
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER:
Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 South Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-1800
Facsimile: 248-627-4533
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
BID CATEGORY 6A – Sitework, Utilities, Site Concrete, and Asphalt Paving
BID CATEGORY 6B – Tennis Court Surfacing
BID CATEGORY 6C – Concrete Foundations and Flatwork
BID CATEGORY 6D – Masonry
BID CATEGORY 6E – Structural and Miscellaneous Steel
BID CATEGORY 6F – Carpentry
BID CATEGORY 6G – Roofing
BID CATEGORY 6H – Metal Wall Panels
BID CATEGORY 61 – Tennis Court Bleachers
BID CATEGORY 6J – Science Casework
BID CATEGORY 6K – Painting
BID CATEGORY 6L – Mechanical
BID CATEGORY 6M – Electrical
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, April 2, 2009.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Arden Becker, Assistant Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:10 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2009, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may purchase copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about Thursday, March 19, 2009, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple, Clawson, MI 48017, Phone 24288-5600. Checks to be made payable to Dunn Blue Reprographics. Contact Dunn Blue for pricing.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on-site at Brandon High School, 1025 South Ortonville Road., Ortonville, MI 48462, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2009. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $20,959 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers’ Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 3-14-09, 3-21-09

RESOLUTION
Resolved, that the regular monthly meeting of the Brandon Board of Education, Brandon School District, shall be held on the second Monday of each month “(with the exception of the April meeting, which is the third Monday) beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the following locations in Ortonville, Michigan:
Meeting Date Location
February 9, 2009 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room, 1025 S. Ortonville Road
March 9, 2009 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room, 1025 S. Ortonville Road
April 20, 2009 Brandon Fletcher Intermediate
(third Monday) School, 300 South Street
May 11, 2009 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room, 1025 S. Ortonville Road
June 8, 2009 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room, 1025 S. Ortonville Road
July 13, 2009 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room, 1025 S. Ortonville Road
August 10, 2009 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room, 1025 S. Ortonville Road
September 14, 2009 Oakwood Elementary School, 2839 Oakwood Road
October 12, 2009 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room, 1025 S. Ortonville Road
November 9, 2009 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room, 1025 S. Ortonvllle Road
December 14, 2009 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room, 1025 S. Ortonville Road
January 11, 2010 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room, 1025 S. Ortonville Room
Secretary, Brandon Board of Education
Brandon School District
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, Michigan 48462
248.627.1802
Upon request to the Superintendent, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for a disabled person to be able to participate in the meeting.
Publish in The Citizen 1-17-09

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
Brandon High School
Modifications
OWNER: The Brandon School DistrictBid Package No. 5
Waste Water Treatment Plant
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 South Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
BID CATEGORY 5A ? Sitework
BID CATEGORY 5B ? Mechanical
BID CATEGORY 5C ? Electrical
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, December 11, 2008.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Arden Becker, Assistant Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:05 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about Tuesday, November 25, 2008, from Skanska USA Building Inc. (1025 S. Ortonville Rd, Ortonville, MI 48462, Phone 248-627-3019) upon request and upon providing a refundable bid deposit of $50.00 made payable to The Brandon School District. Skanska USA Building, Inc. will return all bid deposits to contractors(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Skanska USA Building, Inc. in good condition.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Brandon High School ? Waste Water Treatment Plant, 1025 South Ortonville Road., Ortonville, MI 48462, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008. Attendance is mandatory.
For bids $18,915 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers? Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 11-22-08 & 11-29-08

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
Oakwood Elementary School Bid Package No. 2 Furniture
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 South Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
BID CATEGORY 2A ? Furniture
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, December 11, 2008.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Arden Becker, Assistant Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:05 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about Tuesday, November 25, 2008, from Skanska USA Building Inc. (1025 S. Ortonville Rd, Ortonville, MI 48462, Phone 248-627-3019) upon request and upon providing a refundable bid deposit of $50.00 made payable to The Brandon School District. Skanska USA Building, Inc. will return all bid deposits to contractors(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Skanska USA Building, Inc. in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Brandon High School, 1025 South Ortonville Road., Ortonville, MI 48462, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $18,915 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers? Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 11-22-08 & 11-29-08

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
Oakwood Elementary School
Bid Package No. 2
Furniture
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 South Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
BID CATEGORY 2A ? Furniture
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, December 11, 2008.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Arden Becker, Assistant Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:05 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about Tuesday, November 25, 2008, from Skanska USA Building Inc. (1025 S. Ortonville Rd, Ortonville, MI 48462, Phone 248-627-3019) upon request and upon providing a refundable bid deposit of $50.00 made payable to The Brandon School District. Skanska USA Building, Inc. will return all bid deposits to contractors(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Skanska USA Building, Inc. in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Brandon High School, 1025 South Ortonville Road., Ortonville, MI 48462, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $18,915 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers? Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 11-22-08 & 11-29-08

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
Brandon High School
Bid Package No. 5
Waste Water Treatment Plant Modifications
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 South Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
BID CATEGORY 5A ? Sitework
BID CATEGORY 5B ? Mechanical
BID CATEGORY 5C ? Electrical
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, December 11, 2008.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Arden Becker, Assistant Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:05 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about Tuesday, November 25, 2008, from Skanska USA Building Inc. (1025 S. Ortonville Rd, Ortonville, MI 48462, Phone 248-627-3019) upon request and upon providing a refundable bid deposit of $50.00 made payable to The Brandon School District. Skanska USA Building, Inc. will return all bid deposits to contractors(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Skanska USA Building, Inc. in good condition.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Brandon High School ? Waste Water Treatment Plant, 1025 South Ortonville Road., Ortonville, MI 48462, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008. Attendance is mandatory.
For bids $18,915 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers? Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 11-22-08 & 11-29-08

brandon school district
January 14, 2008
RESOLUTION
Resolved, that the regular monthly meeting of the Brandon Board of Education, Brandon School District, shall be held on the second Monday of each month *(with the exception of the April meeting, which is the third Monday) beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the following locations in Ortonville, Michigan:
Meeting Date Location
February 11, 2008 Belle Ann Elementary School Gymnasium, 155 East Glass Road
March 10, 2008 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room, 1025 S. Ortonville Road
April 21, 2008* Brandon Middle School Media Center
609 Ortonville Road
May 12, 2008 Brandon Middle School Media Center
609 Ortonville Road
June 9, 2008 Brandon Middle School Media Center
609 Ortonville Road
July 14, 2008 Brandon Middle School Media Center
609 Ortonville Road
August 11, 2008 Brandon Middle School Media Center
609 Ortonville Road
September 8, 2008 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room, 1025 S. Ortonville Road
October 13, 2008 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room, 1025 S. Ortonville Road
November 10, 2008 H.T. Burt Elementary School Cafeteria, 209 Varsity Drive
December 8, 2008 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room, 1025 S. Ortonville Road
January 12, 2009 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room, 1025 S. Ortonville Road
Karyn S. Milligan
Secretary, Brandon Board of Education
Brandon School District
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, Michigan 48462
248.627.1802
Upon request to the Superintendent, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for a disabled person to be able to participate in the meeting.
Publish in The Citizen 1/19/08

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO ESTABLISH A REGULAR ELECTION DATE
Please take notice that pursuant to the provisions of the Consolidated Election Law, as amended, the Board of Education of Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapeer, Michigan, will conduct a public hearing on the establishment of a new regular election date pursuant to law.
The dates authorized by current law for school regular elections are:
(a) The November general election date (even years).
(b) The November general election date (odd years).
(c) The November general election date in both even and odd years.
(d) The May regular election date in both even and odd years.
(e) The odd year May regular election date.
The Board will discuss and consider all options for regular school election dates at the public hearing.
Establishment of a new regular election date will result in the term of office of current school board members being extended to fit the new election cycle.
The hearing will be held in the Board of Education meeting room in the District at 6:00 o’clock in the p.m. on the 10th day of December, 2007.
If the Board of Education fails to approve the tentative election date or any other date authorized by law, the regular election will continue to be held at the May general election annually, continuing with May 2008.
The Board of Education is authorized by law to adopt a resolution setting the regular election date immediately subsequent to the public hearing.
Karyn S. Milligan, Secretary
Brandon Board of Education
Publish in The Citizen 12-1-07

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
Brandon High School
Bid Package No. 4 Sitework, Utilities, Site Concrete, Asphalt Paving, Traffic Signals
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 South Ortonville Road
Ortonville, Ml 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies);
BID CATEGORY 4A – Sitework, Utilities, Site Concrete, Asphalt Paving
BID CATEGORY 4B -Traffic Signals
BIDS ARE DUE at 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, November 29, 2007.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Arden Becker, Senior Project Engineer, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 3:05 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2007, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about November 5, 2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple, Clawson, MI 48017, Phone 248-288-5600) upon request and upon providing a refundable bid deposit of $50.00 made payable to The Brandon School District. Dunn Blue Reprographics will return all bid deposits to contractor(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Brandon High School, 1025 South Ortonville Road., Ortonville Ml 48462, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $18,915 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers’ Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful Contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 11-10-07 & 11/17/07

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
Brandon High School
Bid Package No. 4 Sitework, Utilities, Site Concrete, Asphalt Paving, Traffic Signals
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 South Ortonville Road
Ortonville, Ml 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies);
BID CATEGORY 4A – Sitework, Utilities, Site Concrete, Asphalt Paving
BID CATEGORY 4B -Traffic Signals
BIDS ARE DUE at 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, November 29, 2007.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Arden Becker, Senior Project Engineer, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 3:05 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2007, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about November 5, 2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple, Clawson, MI 48017, Phone 248-288-5600) upon request and upon providing a refundable bid deposit of $50.00 made payable to The Brandon School District. Dunn Blue Reprographics will return all bid deposits to contractor(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Brandon High School, 1025 South Ortonville Road., Ortonville Ml 48462, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $18,915 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers’ Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful Contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 11-10-07 & 11/17/07

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
Harvey Swanson/H.T. Burt Elementary Schools Bid Package No. 1 Building Renovations and Site Improvements
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
1A – SITEWORK, CONCRETE, & ASPHALT
1B – MASONRY
1C – STRUCTURAL & MISC. STEEL
1D – CARPENTRY & GENERAL TRADES
1E – ROOFING & SHEET METAL
1F – DRYWALL & CEILINGS
1G – GLASS & ALUMINUM
1H – HARD TILE
1I – CARPET & RESILIENT FLOORING
1J – PAINTING
1K – FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT
1L – METAL LOCKERS
1 M – CASEWORK
1N – PLUMBING
1O – HVAC
1P – ELECTRICAL
BIDS ARE DUE at 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, October 25, 2007.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Robert Busby, Assistant Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 3:15 p.m. on October 25, 2007, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about October 1, 2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple Rd., Clawson, MI 48331, telephone: (248) 288-5600) upon request and upon providing a bid deposit of $50 (written to The Brandon School District). Skanska USA Building, Inc. will return all bid deposits to contractor(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Harvey Swanson/H.T. Burt Elementary Schools, 209 Varsity Drive, Ortonville, Ml, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 12, 2007. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $19,653 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers’ Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 9-29-07 & 10-6-07

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
Harvey Swanson/H.T. Burt Elementary Schools Bid Package No. 1 Building Renovations and Site Improvements
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
1A – SITEWORK, CONCRETE, & ASPHALT
1B – MASONRY
1C – STRUCTURAL & MISC. STEEL
1D – CARPENTRY & GENERAL TRADES
1E – ROOFING & SHEET METAL
1F – DRYWALL & CEILINGS
1G – GLASS & ALUMINUM
1H – HARD TILE
1I – CARPET & RESILIENT FLOORING
1J – PAINTING
1K – FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT
1L – METAL LOCKERS
1 M – CASEWORK
1N – PLUMBING
1O – HVAC
1P – ELECTRICAL
BIDS ARE DUE at 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, October 25, 2007.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Robert Busby, Assistant Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 3:15 p.m. on October 25, 2007, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about October 1, 2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple Rd., Clawson, MI 48331, telephone: (248) 288-5600) upon request and upon providing a bid deposit of $50 (written to The Brandon School District). Skanska USA Building, Inc. will return all bid deposits to contractor(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Harvey Swanson/H.T. Burt Elementary Schools, 209 Varsity Drive, Ortonville, Ml, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 12, 2007. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $19,653 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers’ Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 9-29-07 & 10-6-07

Advertisement For Bids
Brandon School District
Harvey Swanson/H.t. Burt
Elementary Schools
Bid Package No. 1
Building Renovations And Site Improvements
Owner: The Brandon School District
Construction Manager: Skanska Usa Building Inc.
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, Mi 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District Invites Qualified Contractors, Including Mbe/Wbe/Sbe Firms, To Submit Proposals/Bids For The Above-referenced Project For The Following Bid Category(ies):
1a – Sitework, Concrete, & Asphalt
1b – Masonry
1c – Structural & Misc. Steel
1d – Carpentry & General Trades
1e – Roofing & Sheet Metal
1f – Drywall & Ceilings
1g – Glass & Aluminum
1h – Hard Tile
1i – Carpet & Resilient Flooring
1j – Painting
1k – Food Service Equipment
1l – Metal Lockers
1 M – Casework
1n – Plumbing
1o – Hvac
1p – Electrical
Bids Are Due At 3:00 P.m. Local Time On Thursday, October 25, 2007.
On Behalf Of The Brandon School District, Skanska Usa Building Inc. Will Receive Sealed Proposals For The Above Project At The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, Mi 48462, Attention: Robert Busby, Assistant Project Manager, Until The Stipulated Bid Opening Date And Time. Bids Received After The Stipulated Date And Time Will Not Be Considered And Will Be Returned Unopened. Bids Will Be Opened At A Public Meeting To Be Convened At 3:15 P.m. On October 25, 2007, At The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids Must Be Clearly Marked With The Project Name And Bid Category(ies).
All Interested Bidders May Obtain Copies Of The Drawings And Specifications, On Or About October 1, 2007, From Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple Rd., Clawson, Mi 48331, Telephone: (248) 288-5600) Upon Request And Upon Providing A Bid Deposit Of $50 (Written To The Brandon School District). Skanska Usa Building, Inc. Will Return All Bid Deposits To Contractor(s) After Bid Date And When Bid Documents Are Returned To Dunn Blue Reprographics In Good Condition.
A Pre-bid Meeting Will Be Held On Site At Harvey Swanson/H.t. Burt Elementary Schools, 209 Varsity Drive, Ortonville, Ml, Beginning At 9:00 A.m. On Friday, October 12, 2007. Attendance Is Not Mandatory, But Is Strongly Encouraged.
For Bids $19,653 Or More, A Minimum Of 5% Bid Security, Either In The Form Of A Bid Bond Or Cashiers’ Check Payable To The Brandon School District, Must Accompany Each Bid. In Accordance With Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, Successful Contractor(s) Must Obtain Performance And Payment Bonds For Any Bid Category Exceeding $50,000. The Performance And Payment Bonds Shall Be In An Amount Equal To The Contract Amount. The Performance And Payment Bonds Shall Be Solely For The Protection Of The Brandon School District And Skanska Usa Building Inc. As Dual Obligees. The Performance And Payment Bonds Shall Be Executed By A Surety Company Authorized To Do Business In The State Of Michigan And Be Listed In The Federal Register Or Have An Am Best Rating Of B+ Or Better.
As Required By Mcl 380.1267, All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Sworn And Notarized Statement Disclosing Any Familial Relationship That Exists Between The Owner Or Any Employee Of The Bidder And Any Member Of The Board Of Education Or The Superintendent Of The School District. The Owner Will Not Accept A Bid That Does Not Include This Sworn And Notarized Disclosure Statement.
The Brandon School District And Skanska Usa Building Inc. Reserve The Right To Reject Any Or All Bids In Whole Or In Part And To Waive Irregularities Or Informalities In Bids And To Accept Any Bid Which Is In The Owner’s Best Interest. Voluntary Alternates May Be A Basis For Award Of A Contract.
An Equa

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
Brandon Middle School
Bid Package No. 3 Chiller Improvements
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 South Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category:
BID CATEGORY 3A- Mechanical
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, September 27, 2007.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc, will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Robert Busby, Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category.
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about September 10, 2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple, Clawson, Ml 48017, Phone 248-288-5600) upon request and upon providing a bid deposit of $50 (written to The Brandon School District). Dunn Blue will return all bid deposits to contractor(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held at the Skanska USA Project Management Office, located behind the Brandon School District Maintenance Building, 1025 South Ortonville Road., Ortonville, MI, beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19, 2007. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $19,653 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers’ Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section.129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Peiformance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School Distract and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 9-8-07, 9/15/07

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
New Brandon Elementary School
Bid Package No. 1 ? Re-Bid New Building Construction and Sitework
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 South Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
1Q ? CASEWORK
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, September 6, 2007.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Chris Thronson, Senior Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:15 p.m.. on Thursday, September 6, 2007, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about August 16, 2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple, Clawson, MI 48017, Phone 248-288-5600) upon request and upon providing a refundable bid deposit of $100.00 made payable to The Brandon School District. Dunn Blue Reprographics will return all bid deposits to contractors(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
For bids $19,653 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers? Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish The Citizen – August 18, 2007 & August 25, 2007

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
New Brandon Elementary School
Bid Package No. 1 ? Re-Bid New Building Construction and Sitework
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 South Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
1Q ? CASEWORK
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, September 6, 2007.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Chris Thronson, Senior Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:15 p.m.. on Thursday, September 6, 2007, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about August 16, 2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple, Clawson, MI 48017, Phone 248-288-5600) upon request and upon providing a refundable bid deposit of $100.00 made payable to The Brandon School District. Dunn Blue Reprographics will return all bid deposits to contractors(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
For bids $19,653 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers? Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish The Citizen – August 18, 2007 & August 25, 2007

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
New Brandon Elementary School Bid Package No. 1 New Building Construction and Sitework
OWNER The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 South Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
1A ? SITEWORK & UTILITIES
1B ? SITE CONCRETE
1C ? ASPHALT PAVING
1D ? CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS &
FLATWORK
1E ? MASONRY
1F ? STRUCTURAL STEEL, JOIST
& METAL DECK
1G ? CARPENTRY & GENERAL TRADES
1H ‘ASPHALT SHINGLES & EPDM ROOFING
1I ? METAL ROOF & WALL PANELS
1J ? DRYWALL & CEILINGS
1K – GLASS & ALUMINUM
1L ? HARD TILE
1M ? CARPET & RESILIENT FLOORING
1N ? PAINTING
1O ? FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT
1P ? ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT
1Q ? CASEWORK
1R ? FIRE PROTECTION
1S ? PLUMBING
1T ? HVAC
1U – ELECTRICAL
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. . local time on Thursday, June 28, 2007.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Chris Thronson, Senior Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:15 p.m.. on Thursday, June 28, 2007, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about June 11, 2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple, Clawson, MI 48017, Phone 248-288-5600) upon request and upon providing a refundable bid deposit of $100.00 made payable to The Brandon School District. Dunn Blue Reprographics will return all bid deposits to contractors(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held at the Brandon District Offices located in the Brandon High School, 1025 South Ortonville Road., Ortonville, MI 48462, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2007. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $19,653 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers? Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Published in Citizen June 9, 2007 & June 16, 2007

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Brandon School District
Brandon High School Bid Package No.3 (Casework Re-bid) General and Music Casework
OWNER: The Brandon School District

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 South Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
BID CATEGORY 3M -General Casework
BID CATEGORY 3X -Music Casework
BIDS ARE DUE at 3:00 p.m, local time on Wednesday, June 20, 2007.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Arden Becker, Senior Project Engineer, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 3:05 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about June 6,2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple, Clawson, MI 48017, Phone 248-288-5600) upon request and upon providing a refundable bid deposit of $100.00 made payable to The Brandon School District. Dunn Blue Reprographics will return all bid deposits to contractors(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
For bids $19,653 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers? Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating ofB+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Published in Citizen June 9 and 16, 2007

RESOLUTION
Resolved, that the regular monthly meeting of the Brandon Board of Education, Brandon School District, shall be held on the second Monday of each month *(with the exception of the April meeting, which is the third Monday) at the Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room, 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan, unless otherwise noted. All meetings shall begin at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Date Location
July 9, 2007 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room
August 13, 2007 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room
September 10, 2007 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room
October 8, 2007 Harvey-Swanson Elementary Cafeteria
209 Varsity Drive, Ortonville, Michigan
November 12, 2007 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room
December 10, 2007 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room
January 14, 2008 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room
February 11, 2008 Brandon High School Media Center
1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville,
Michigan
March 10, 2008 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room
*April 21, 2008 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room
May 12, 2008 Brandon Middle School Cafeteria
609 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan Karyn S. Milligan
Secretary, Brandon Board of Education
Brandon School District
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, Michigan 48462
248.627.1800
Upon request to the Superintendent, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for a disabled person to be able to participate in the meeting.
Publish in The Citizen 6-16-07

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
New Brandon Elementary School Bid Package No. 1 New Building Construction and Sitework
OWNER The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 South Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
1A ? SITEWORK & UTILITIES
1B ? SITE CONCRETE
1C ? ASPHALT PAVING
1D ? CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS &
FLATWORK
1E ? MASONRY
1F ? STRUCTURAL STEEL, JOIST
& METAL DECK
1G ? CARPENTRY & GENERAL TRADES
1H ‘ASPHALT SHINGELS & EPDM ROOFING
1I ? METAL ROOF & WALL PANELS
1J ? DRYWALL & CEILINGS
1K – GLASS & ALUMINUM
1L ? HARD TILE
1M ? CARPET & RESILIENT FLOORING
1N ? PAINTING
1O ? FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT
1P ? ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT
1Q ? CASEWORK
1R ? FIRE PROTECTION
1S ? PLUMBING
1T ? HVAC
1U – ELECTRICAL
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. . local time on Thursday, June 28, 2007.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Chris Thronson, Senior Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:15 p.m.. on Thursday, June 28, 2007, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about June 11, 2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple, Clawson, MI 48017, Phone 248-288-5600) upon request and upon providing a refundable bid deposit of $100.00 made payable to The Brandon School District. Dunn Blue Reprographics will return all bid deposits to contractors(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held at the Brandon District Offices located in the Brandon High School, 1025 South Ortonville Road., Ortonville, MI 48462, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2007. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $19,653 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers? Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Published in Citizen June 9, 2007

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
Brandon High School Bid Package No.3 (Casework Re-bid) General and Music Casework
OWNER: The Brandon School District

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 South Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
BID CATEGORY 3M -General Casework
BID CATEGORY 3X -Music Casework
BIDS ARE DUE at 3:00 p.m, local time on Wednesday, June 20, 2007.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Arden Becker, Senior Project Engineer, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 3:05 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about June 6,2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple, Clawson, MI 48017, Phone 248-288-5600) upon request and upon providing a refundable bid deposit of $100.00 made payable to The Brandon School District. Dunn Blue Reprographics will return all bid deposits to contractors(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
For bids $19,653 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers? Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating ofB+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Published in Citizen June 9 and 16, 2007

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROPOSED 2007-2008 BUDGET
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 11, 2007, at 6:00 o’clock p.m., at the Board of Education Meeting Room, 1025 South Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan, the Board of Education of Brandon School District will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2007-2008 budget.
The Board may not adopt its proposed 2007-2008 budget until after a public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2007-2008 budget including the proposed property tax millage rate is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Brandon School District Business Office,1025 South Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan.
The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.
This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Karyn S. Milligan, Secretary
Brandon Board of Education
Publish in The Citizen 6-2-07

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
Brandon High School
Bid Package No. 3
Building Additions and Renovations
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 South Ortonville Road
Ortonville MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies);
BID CATEGORY 3A – Concrete Foundations and Flatwork
BID CATEGORY 3B – Masonry
BID CATEGORY 3C – Structural and Misc. Steel
BID CATEGORY 3D – Carpentry
BID CATEGORY 3E – Roofing
BID CATEGORY 3F – Metal Wall Panels
BID CATEGORY 3G – Glass and Aluminum
BID CATEGORY 3H – Drywall and Ceilings
BID CATEGORY 3I – Operable Partitions
BID CATEGORY 3J – Carpet and Resilient Flooring
BID CATEGORY 3K – Wood Flooring
BID CATEGORY 3L – Hard Tile
BID CATEGORY 3M – General & Music Casework
BID CATEGORY 3N – Science Casework
BID CATEGORY 3O – Painting
BID CATEGORY 3P – Lockers
BID CATEGORY 3Q – Food Service Equipment
BID CATEGORY 3R – Gymnasium Equipmnet
BID CATEGORY 3S – Auditorium Seating
BID CATEGORY 3T – Telescoping Stands
BID CATEGORY 3U – Plumbing
BID CATEGORY 3V – HVAC
BID CATEGORY 3W – Electrical
BIDS ARE DUE at 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, May 10, 2007.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd.. Ortonville, Ml 48462. Attention: Arden Becker, Senior Project Engineer, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 10, 2007, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and Specifications, on or about April 23, 2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple, Clawson, MI 48017, Phone 248-288-5600) upon request and upon providing a refundable bid deposit of $100.00 made payable to The Brandon School District Dunn Blue Reprographics will return all bid deposits to contractors(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Brandon High School, 1025 South Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2007. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $18,915 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashier’s Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc., as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in The State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 4/23 & 4/30/07

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
Brandon High School Bid Package No. 3 Building Additions and Renovations
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 South Ortonville Road
Ortonville MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies);
BID CATEGORY 3A – Concrete Foundations and Flatwork
BID CATEGORY 3B – Masonry
BID CATEGORY 3C – Structural and Misc. Steel
BID CATEGORY 3D – Carpentry
BID CATEGORY 3E – Roofing
BID CATEGORY 3F – Metal Wall Panels
BID CATEGORY 3G – Glass and Aluminum
BID CATEGORY 3H – Drywall and Ceilings
BID CATEGORY 3I – Operable Partitions
BID CATEGORY 3J – Carpet and Resilient Flooring
BID CATEGORY 3K – Wood Flooring
BID CATEGORY 3L – Hard Tile
BID CATEGORY 3M – General & Music Casework
BID CATEGORY 3N – Science Casework
BID CATEGORY 3O – Painting
BID CATEGORY 3P – Lockers
BID CATEGORY 3Q – Food Service Equipment
BID CATEGORY 3R – Gymnasium Equipmnet
BID CATEGORY 3S – Auditorium Seating
BID CATEGORY 3T – Telescoping Stands
BID CATEGORY 3U – Plumbing
BID CATEGORY 3V – HVAC
BID CATEGORY 3W – Electrical
BIDS ARE DUE at 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, May 10, 2007.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd.. Ortonville, Ml 48462. Attention: Arden Becker, Senior Project Engineer, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 10, 2007, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and Specifications, on or about April 23, 2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple, Clawson, MI 48017, Phone 248-288-5600) upon request and upon providing a refundable bid deposit of $100.00 made payable to The Brandon School District Dunn Blue Reprographics will return all bid deposits to contractors(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Brandon High School, 1025 South Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2007. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $18,915 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashier’s Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc., as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in The State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 4/23 & 4/30/07

Advertisement For Bids
Brandon School District
Brandon middle school Bid Package No. 2
building renovations
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
BID CATEGORY 2A – Carpet and Resilient Flooring
BID CATEGORY 2B – Electrical
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, April 12, 2007
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Robert Busby, Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2007, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about March 26, 2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple, Clawson, MI 48017, Phone: (248) 288-5600) upon request and upon providing a bid deposit of $50 written to The Brandon School District). Dunn Blue will return all bid deposits to contractor(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Brandon Middle school, 609 South Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2007. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $18,915 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashier’s Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc., as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in The State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 3/26 & 4/2/07

Advertisement For Bids
Brandon School District
Brandon high school
Bid Package No. 2 Sitework, Utilities, Site Concrete, Asphalt Paving, Athletic Bleachers, Athletic Turf, and Track Surfacing
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
BID CATEGORY 2A – Sitework, Utilities, Site Concrete, and Asphalt Paving
BID CATEGORY 2B – Athletic Bleachers
BID CATEGORY 2C – Athletic Sports Turf
BID CATEGORY 2D – Athletic Track Surfacing
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, March 29, 2007.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Arden Becker, Senior Project Engineer, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2007, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about March 15, 2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple Rd., Clawson, MI 48017, telephone: (248) 288-5600) upon request and upon providing a refundable bid deposit of $50 made payable to The Brandon School District). Skanska USA Building, Inc. will return all bid deposits to contractor(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Brandon High School, 1025 South Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2007. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $18,915 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashier’s Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc., as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in The State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
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Publish in The Citizen 3/19 & 3/26/07

Advertisement For Bids
Brandon School District
Brandon middle school
Bid Package No. 2 building renovations
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
BID CATEGORY 2A – Carpet and Resilient Flooring
BID CATEGORY 2B – Electrical
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, April 12, 2007
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Robert Busby, Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2007, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about March 26, 2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple, Clawson, MI 48017, Phone: (248) 288-5600) upon request and upon providing a bid deposit of $50 written to The Brandon School District). Dunn Blue will return all bid deposits to contractor(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Brandon Middle school, 609 South Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2007. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $18,915 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashier’s Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc., as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in The State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 3/26 & 4/2/07

Advertisement For Bids
Brandon School District
Brandon high school
Bid Package No. 2 Sitework, Utilities, Site Concrete, Asphalt Paving, Athletic Bleachers,
Athletic Turf, and Track Surfacing
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
BID CATEGORY 2A – Sitework, Utilities, Site Concrete, and Asphalt Paving
BID CATEGORY 2B – Athletic Bleachers
BID CATEGORY 2C – Athletic Sports Turf
BID CATEGORY 2D – Athletic Track Surfacing
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, March 29, 2007.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive scaled proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Arden Becker, Senior Project Engineer, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2007, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about March 15, 2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple Rd., Clawson, MI 48017, telephone: (248) 288-5600) upon request and upon providing a refundable bid deposit of $50 made payable to The Brandon School District). Skanska USA Building, Inc. will return all bid deposits to contractor(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Brandon High School, 1025 South Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2007. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $18,915 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashier’s Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc., as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in The State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 3/19 & 3/26/07

Advertisement For Bids
Brandon School District
Brandon high school
Bid Package No.1
Sitework, Utilities, Site Concrete, and Asphalt Paving
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
BID CATEGORY 1A – Sitework, Utilities, Site Concrete, and Asphalt Paving
BID CATEGORY 1B – Site Electrical
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, March 27, 2007.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive scaled proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Arden Becker, Senior Project Engineer, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about March 12, 2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple, Clawson, MI 48017, telephone: (248) 288-5600) upon request and upon providing a bid deposit of $50 made payable to The Brandon School District). Skanska USA Building, Inc. will return all bid deposits to contractor(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Brandon High School, 1025 South Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2007. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $18,915 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashier’s Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc., as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in The State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 3/12 & 3/19/07

Advertisement For Bids
Brandon School District
Brandon high school
Bid Package No.1 Sitework, Utilities, Site Concrete, and Asphalt Paving
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
BIT DATEGORY 1A – Sitework, Utilities, Site Concrete, and Asphalt Paving
BID CATEROGRY 1B – Site Electrical
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Teusday, March 27, 2007.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive scaled proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Robert Busby, Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:30 p.m. on March 15, 2007, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about February 12, 2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple Rd., Clawson, MI 48331, telephone: (248) 288-5600) upon request and upon providing a bid deposit of $50 (written to The Brandon School District). Skanska USA Building, Inc. will return all bid deposits to contractor(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Brandon High School, 1025 South Ortonville, Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2007. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $18,915 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashier’s Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc., as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in The State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 3/12 & 3/19/07

Advertisement For Bids
Brandon School District
Brandon Bus Garage Bid Package No.1
Building Renovations,
And Site Improvements
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
1A-SITEWORK, CONCRETE & ASPHALT 1C-MECHANICAL
1B-CARPENTRY & GENERAL TRADES 1D-ELECTRICAL
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, March 15, 2007.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive scaled proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Robert Busby, Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:30 p.m. on March 15, 2007, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about February 12, 2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple Rd., Clawson, MI 48331, telephone: (248) 288-5600) upon request and upon providing a bid deposit of $50 (written to The Brandon School District). Skanska USA Building, Inc. will return all bid deposits to contractor(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at the Bus Garage, 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2007. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $18,915 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashier’s Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc., as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in The State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
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Publish in The Citizen 2/26 & 3/5/ 07

Advertisement to Bid
1. Barton Malow Company requests Bid Proposals on behalf of Brandon School District for Bid Package No. T1. Bid Proposals will be received at 1025 S. Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462 delivery or mail, to the attention of Paul Spoor by 2:00 p.m. local time on March 22, 2007. Bid Proposals will be publicly opened by the Owner, however, the Owner will not open, consider, or accept a Bid Proposal received after the date and time specified.
2. Proposals must be sealed with Bidder’s name on the outside of the envelope and designated as follows: Sealed Proposal Brandon School District Bid Package No. T1 Bid Category: _______ Bidder’s Name, Address, Phone Number 3. Proposals shall be based on the requirements set forth in the Project Manual by Barton Malow Company for:
BID PACKAGE NO. T1: District-Wide Technology Systems: General scope includes: cabling infrastructure, network infrastructure, wireless infrastructure, server/computer implementation, audiovisual systems, and fiber optic wide area network cabling.
4. Accepted Bidders will be required, as a condition precedent to award of Contract, to furnish in the amount of 100% of the contract price, satisfactory Performance Bond and Payment Bond and Certificates of Insurance as required in the Project Manual.
5. Unless otherwise specifically set forth in Section 00880 of the Project Manual, this Project is subject to state sales and/or use taxes and Bidder is required to include such taxes in its Bid Proposal.
6. Bidding Documents will be available for examination and distribution on or after March 5, 2007 at:
Barton Malow Company 26500 American Drive Southfield, MI 48034 (248) 436-5000, Complete Document Management (CDM) 21199 Hilltop Street Southfield, MI 48034 (248) 208-3360
7. Bid Proposals shall be on forms furnished by Barton Malow Company. Bidders will be required to submit with their Bid Proposals a Bid Security by a qualified surety authorized to do business in the state where the Project is located, and any other information required in the Instructions to Bidders.
8. The right to reject any or all Bid Proposals, either in whole or in part, or to waive any informalities or irregularities therein is reserved by the Owner.
9. All Bid Proposals shall be accompanied by the sworn statement in accordance with MCL 380.1267, disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner(s) or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the school board or the superintendent of the school district. Bid Proposals that do not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement shall not be accepted.
Publish in The Citizen 3/5/07 & 3/12/07

Advertisement For Bids
Brandon School District
Brandon Bus Garage
Bid Package No.1
Building Renovations,
And Site Improvements
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
1A-SITEWORK, CONCRETE & ASPHALT 1C-MECHANICAL
1B-CARPENTRY & GENERAL TRADES 1D-ELECTRICAL
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, March 15, 2007.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive scaled proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Robert Busby, Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:30 p.m. on March 15, 2007, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about February 12, 2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple Rd., Clawson, MI 48331, telephone: (248) 288-5600) upon request and upon providing a bid deposit of $50 (written to The Brandon School District). Skanska USA Building, Inc. will return all bid deposits to contractor(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at the Bus Garage, 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2007. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $18,915 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashier’s Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc., as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in The State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 2/26 & 3/5/ 07

advertisement for bids
brandon school district
bellE ann elementary school bid package no. 1
building addition, renovations,
and site improvements
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER:
Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Catergory(ies):
1A- SITEWORK, UTILITIES, SITE CONCRETE & ASPHALT PAVING
1B-CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS & FLATWORK
1C-MASONRY
1D STRUCTURAL & MISC. STEEL
1E-CARPENTRY & GENERAL TRADES
1F-ROOFING & SHEET METAL
1G-METAL WALL PANELS
1H-GLASS & ALUMINUM
1I-DRYWALL & CEILINGS
1J-CARPET & RESILIENT FLOORING
1K PAINTING
1L-FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT
1M-GYMNASIUM EQUIPMENT
1N-MECHANICAL
1O-ELECTRICAL
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, March 1, 2007.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building, Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Robert Busby, Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:30 p.m. on March 1, 2007, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about February 12, 2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple Rd., Clawson, MI 48331, Telephone: (248) 288-5600) upon request and upon providing a bid deposit of $50 (written to The Brandon School District). Skanska USA Building, Inc. will return all bid deposits to contractor(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Belle Ann Elementary School, 300 South St., Ortonville, MI, beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2007. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $18,915 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers? Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building, Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner of any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owners? best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 2/12/07

advertisement for bids
brandon school district
bellE ann elementary school
bid package no. 1
building addition, renovations,
and site improvements
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER:
Skanska USA Building Inc.
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Telephone: 248-627-3019
Facsimile: 248-627-4931
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Catergory(ies):
1A- SITEWORK, UTILITIES, SITE CONCRETE & ASPHALT PAVING
1B-CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS & FLATWORK
1C-MASONRY
1D STRUCTURAL & MISC. STEEL
1E-CARPENTRY & GENERAL TRADES
1F-ROOFING & SHEET METAL
1G-METAL WALL PANELS
1H-GLASS & ALUMINUM
1I-DRYWALL & CEILINGS
1J-CARPET & RESILIENT FLOORING
1K PAINTING
1L-FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT
1M-GYMNASIUM EQUIPMENT
1N-MECHANICAL
1O-ELECTRICAL
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, March 1, 2007.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building, Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Robert Busby, Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:30 p.m. on March 1, 2007, at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about February 12, 2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (1009 West Maple Rd., Clawson, MI 48331, Telephone: (248) 288-5600) upon request and upon providing a bid deposit of $50 (written to The Brandon School District). Skanska USA Building, Inc. will return all bid deposits to contractor(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Belle Ann Elementary School, 300 South St., Ortonville, MI, beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2007. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $18,915 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers? Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building, Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner of any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owners? best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 2/12/07

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
Fletcher Intermediate School
Bid Package No. 1
Site Improvements and
Building Renovations
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
26100 American Dr, Suite 200
Southfield, MI 48034
Telephone: 248-351-8300
Facsimile: 248-351-8301
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
BID CATEGORY 1A ? EARTHWORK & SITE UTILITIES
BID CATEGORY 1B ? SITE CONCRETE
BID CATEGORY 1C ? ASPHALT PAVING
BID CATEGORY 1D ? MASONRY
BID CATEGORY 1E ? ROOFING & SHEET METAL
BID CATEGORY 1F ? GLASS & ALUMINUM
BID CATEGORY 1G ? CARPENTRY & GEN. TRADES
BID CATEGORY 1H ? DRYWALL & ACOUST.
BID CATEGORY 1I – PAINTING
BID CATEGORY 1J ? FOOD SERVICE EQUIP.
BID CATEGORY 1L – MECHANICAL
BID CATEGORY 1M – ELECTRICAL
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday February 1, 2007.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Robert Busby, Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:30 p.m. on 2/01/07 at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about January 15, 2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (37660 Hills Tech Dr., Farmington Hills, MI 48331, Phone (248)489-1999) upon request and upon providing a bid deposit of $50 (written to The Brandon School District). Skanska USA Building, Inc. will return all bid deposits to contractors(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Fletcher Intermediate School 300 South St., Ortonville, MI beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 22, 2007. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $18,915 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers? Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 1/15/07, 1/22/07

Advertisement for Bids
Brandon School District
Fletcher Intermediate School
Bid Package No. 1
Site Improvements and
Building Renovations
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
26100 American Dr, Suite 200
Southfield, MI 48034
Telephone: 248-351-8300
Facsimile: 248-351-8301
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
BID CATEGORY 1A ? EARTHWORK & SITE UTILITIES
BID CATEGORY 1B ? SITE CONCRETE
BID CATEGORY 1C ? ASPHALT PAVING
BID CATEGORY 1D ? MASONRY
BID CATEGORY 1E ? ROOFING & SHEET METAL
BID CATEGORY 1F ? GLASS & ALUMINUM
BID CATEGORY 1G ? CARPENTRY & GEN. TRADES
BID CATEGORY 1H ? DRYWALL & ACOUST.
BID CATEGORY 1I – PAINTING
BID CATEGORY 1J ? FOOD SERVICE EQUIP.
BID CATEGORY 1L – MECHANICAL
BID CATEGORY 1M – ELECTRICAL
BIDS ARE DUE at 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday February 1, 2007.
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Robert Busby, Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:30 p.m. on 2/01/07 at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about January 15, 2007, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (37660 Hills Tech Dr., Farmington Hills, MI 48331, Phone (248)489-1999) upon request and upon providing a bid deposit of $50 (written to The Brandon School District). Skanska USA Building, Inc. will return all bid deposits to contractors(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Fletcher Intermediate School 300 South St., Ortonville, MI beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 22, 2007. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $18,915 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers? Check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 1/15/07, 1/22/07

Advertisement for Bids
The Brandon School District
Brandon Middle School
BID PACKAGE No.1
Site Improvements
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
26100 American Dr, Suite 200
Southfield, MI 48034
Telephone: 248-351-8300
Facsimile: 248-351-8301
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
BID CATEGORY 1A- EARTHWORK AND SITE UTILITIES
BID CATEGORY 1B -SITE CONCRETE
BID CATEGORY 1C -ASPHALT PAVING
BID CATEGORY 1D- SITE LIGHTING
BIDS ARE DUE at 2pm local time on Thursday, July 27, 2006
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Robert Busby, Assistant Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:30 pm on 7/27/06 at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about July 11, 2006, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (37660 Hills Tech Dr ., Farmington Hills, MI 48331, Phone (248) 489-1999) upon request and upon providing a bid deposit of $100 (written to The Brandon School District). Skanska USA Building, Inc. will return all bid deposits to contractors(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Brandon Middle School 609 Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI beginning at 1 :30 p.m. on Thursday July 20,2006. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $18,915 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers? check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 7/3/06 & 7/10/06

Brandon school district
INVITATION TO BID ON USED SCHOOL EQUIPMENT
Bids will be accepted by the Brandon School District Business Office, located at 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, beginning Monday, August 7, 2006, through Friday, August 11, 2006, until 2:00 p.m.
Envelopes should be sealed and marked ‘Used Equipment Bids?.
The equipment will be sold in an ‘as is condition? to the highest bidder. There is no minimum acceptable bid.
A cashiers check, certified check or money order for 10% of the bid must accompany each bid as a good faith deposit, and shall be made payable to the Brandon School District. Good faith deposits of unsuccessful bidders will be returned within ten (10) days after the bid is awarded. The good faith deposit will be forfeited to the school district as liquidated damages if, upon being awarded this bid, the successful bidder fails to complete payment in full, in cash, and take equipment and titles (s) within ten (10) days of the bid awards.
The school district makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the equipment or its condition.
Brandon School District Business Office reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, waive any formalities and make the decision that is believed to be in the best interest of the school district.
Please be advised that Brandon School District has the following four (4) pieces of equipment for sale:
1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER MOWER I184 LOWBOY 3160 SERIES
1983 HI WAY MP MODEL P8? PRO PAK SALT SPREADER
1986 HUSTLER 400 SERIES ZERO TURN MOWER
1987 GMC DUMP TRUCK
The equipment can be viewed at the Brandon School District Maintenance Barn, located at 817 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Bids will be publicly opened and read at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, August 11, 2006.
Publish in The Citizen 8-7-06

July 10, 2006
RESOLUTION
Resolved, that the regular monthly meeting of the Brandon Board of Education, Brandon School District, shall be held on the second Monday of each month at the Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room, 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan, unless otherwise noted. All meetings shall begin at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Date Location
August 14, 2006 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room
September 11, 2006 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room
October 9, 2006 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room
November 13, 2006 H.T. Burt Elementary School Cafeteria
209 Varsity Drive, Ortonville, Michigan
December 11, 2006 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room
January 8, 2007 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room
February 12, 2007 Brandon High School Media Center
1025 S. Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, Michigan
March 12, 2007 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room
April 9, 2007 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room
May 14, 2007 Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School
Cafeteria, 300 South Street, Ortonville, MI June 11, 2007 Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room Karyn S. Milligan
Secretary, Brandon Board of Education
Brandon School District
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, Michigan 48462
248.627.1800
Upon request to the Superintendent, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for a disabled person to be able to participate in the meeting.
Publish in The Citizen 7-17-06

Advertisement for Bids
The Brandon School District
Brandon Middle School
BID PACKAGE No.1
Site Improvements
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
26100 American Dr, Suite 200
Southfield, MI 48034
Telephone: 248-351-8300
Facsimile: 248-351-8301
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
BID CATEGORY 1A- EARTHWORK AND SITE UTILITIES
BID CATEGORY 1B -SITE CONCRETE
BID CATEGORY 1C -ASPHALT PAVING
BID CATEGORY 1D- SITE LIGHTING
BIDS ARE DUE at 2pm local time on Thursday, July 27, 2006
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Robert Busby, Assistant Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:30 pm on 7/27/06 at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about July 11, 2006, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (37660 Hills Tech Dr ., Farmington Hills, MI 48331, Phone (248) 489-1999) upon request and upon providing a bid deposit of $100 (written to The Brandon School District). Skanska USA Building, Inc. will return all bid deposits to contractors(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Brandon Middle School 609 Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI beginning at 1 :30 p.m. on Thursday July 20,2006. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $18,915 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers? check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 7/3/06 & 7/10/06

Advertisement for Bids
The Brandon School District
Brandon Middle School
BID PACKAGE No.1
Site Improvements
OWNER: The Brandon School District
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Skanska USA Building Inc.
26100 American Dr, Suite 200
Southfield, MI 48034
Telephone: 248-351-8300
Facsimile: 248-351-8301
The Brandon School District invites qualified contractors, including MBE/WBE/SBE firms, to submit proposals/bids for the above-referenced project for the following Bid Category(ies):
BID CATEGORY 1A- EARTHWORK AND SITE UTILITIES
BID CATEGORY 1B -SITE CONCRETE
BID CATEGORY 1C -ASPHALT PAVING
BID CATEGORY 1D- SITE LIGHTING
BIDS ARE DUE at 2pm local time on Thursday, July 27, 2006
On behalf of The Brandon School District, Skanska USA Building Inc. will receive sealed proposals for the above project at the Brandon School District’s Administrative Office, 1025 South Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, Attention: Robert Busby, Assistant Project Manager, until the stipulated bid opening date and time. Bids received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened at a public meeting to be convened at 2:30 pm on 7/27/06 at The Brandon School District’s Administrative Office. Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and bid category(ies).
All interested bidders may obtain copies of the drawings and specifications, on or about July 11, 2006, from Dunn Blue Reprographics (37660 Hills Tech Dr ., Farmington Hills, MI 48331, Phone (248) 489-1999) upon request and upon providing a bid deposit of $100 (written to The Brandon School District). Skanska USA Building, Inc. will return all bid deposits to contractors(s) after bid date and when bid documents are returned to Dunn Blue Reprographics in good condition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Brandon Middle School 609 Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI beginning at 1 :30 p.m. on Thursday July 20,2006. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
For bids $18,915 or more, a minimum of 5% bid security, either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers? check payable to The Brandon School District, must accompany each bid. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. as dual obligees. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and be listed in the Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.
As required by MCL 380.1267, all bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of the school district. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.
The Brandon School District and Skanska USA Building Inc. reserve the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive irregularities or informalities in bids and to accept any bid which is in the Owner’s best interest. Voluntary alternates may be a basis for award of a contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Publish in The Citizen 7/3/06 & 7/10/06

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROPOSED 2006-2007 BUDGET
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 12, 2006, at 6:00 o’clock p.m., at the Board of Education Meeting Room, 1025 South Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan, the Board of Education of Brandon School District will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2006-2007 budget.
‘The Board may not adopt its proposed 2006-2007 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2006-2007 budget including the proposed property tax millage rate is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 1025 South Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan.
The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.
This notice is given by order of the Board of Education.
Karyn S. Milligan, Secretary
Brandon Board of Education
Publish in The Citizen 6/05/06

INVITATION TO BID ARSENIC TREATMENT SYSTEM
The Brandon School District is seeking bids for an Arsenic Treatment System for Nontransient Noncommunity Water Supplies and plumbing associated with the treatment system according to the attached specifications.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Sealed bids will be received at the Brandon School District, 1025 S. Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462 Attn: Gary Kelley, Interim Finance Director, on or before 10:00 am December 21, 2005. No faxed or unsealed bids will be accepted.
2. The buildings to be included are, Brandon High School, Brandon Middle School, Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School, Harvey-Swanson/H.T. Burt Elementary School and Sherman Lifelong Learning Center.
3. All bids must be sealed and clearly marked ‘Arsenic Bid? on the face of the envelope carrying said bid.
4. Bids are to be submitted to fully comply in all respects to the attached specifications and other specified instructions.
5. Brandon Schools reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any informalities in bidding and is not bound to accept low bid.

Any questions, please contact Roger Goodman, 248-627-1818.
Bid packages are available for pick-up at:
Brandon Schools Central Office
1025 S. Ortonville Rd.
Ortonville, MI 48462
Publish in the Citizen 12-12-05 & 12-19-05

RESOLUTION
Resolved, that the regular monthly meeting of the Brandon Board of Education, Brandon School District, shall be held on the second Monday of each month at the Brandon Board of Education Meeting Room, 1025 S. Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, Michigan, unless otherwise noted*. All meetings shall begin at 6:30 p.m.
August 8, 2005
September 12, 2005
October 10, 2005
November 14, 2005* Belle Ann Elementary School Cafeteria,
155 E. Glass Road, Ortonville
December 12, 2005
January 9, 2006
February 13, 2006* Brandon Middle School Cafeteria,
609 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville
March 13, 2006
April 10, 2006
May 8, 2006* Brandon High School Media Center,
1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville
June 12, 2006
Karyn S. Milligan
Secretary Brandon Board of Education
Brandon School District
1025 S. Ortonville Road
Ortonville, Michigan 48462
248.627.1800
Upon request to the Superintendent, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for a disabled person to be able to participate in the meeting.
Publish in The Citizen 7-18-05

notice of a public hearing on
proposed 2005-2006 budget
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 13, 2005, at 6:00 o’clock p.m, at the Board of Education Meeting Room, 1025 South Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan, the Board of Education of Brandon School District will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2005-2006 budget.
The board may not adopt its proposed 2005-2006 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2005-2006 budget including the proposed property tax millage rate is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 1025 South Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Michigan.
*The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.
This notice is given by order of the Board of Education.
Karyn S. Milligan, Secretary
Brandon Board of Education.
Publish in the Citizen 6-6-05

notice of public hearing
to establish a regular election date
Please take notice that pursuant to the provisions of the Consolidated Election Law enacted in December of 2003, the Board of Education of Brandon School District will conduct a public hearing on the establishment of a new regular election date pursuant to law.
The dates authorized by law for school regular elections are:
(a) The odd year May regular election date.
(b) The general election date in both even and odd years.
(c) The May regular election date in both even and odd years.
The Board has tentatively established May as the regular election date on a(an) even and odd year basis.
The hearing will be held in the Board of Ed. Mtg. Rm. in the district at 6:30 o’clock in the p.m. on the 13th day of September, 2004.
If the Board of Education fails to approve the tentative election date or any other date authorized by law, the regular election will be held at the odd year general election held in November commencing with the election to be held November 2, 2005.
The Board of Education is authorized by law to adopt a resolution setting the regular election date immediately subsequent to the public hearing.
Karyn S. Milligan
Secretary, Board of Education
Publish in The Citizen Sept. 6, 2004