Project Description
The estimated 430,000 SF Kalamazoo Event Center project consists of constructing a new home for the Kalamazoo Wings and for Western Michigan University student athletes. The project consists of an arena, practice facilities, student athlete amenities, locker rooms, multi-purpose center, office space and a dedicated parking deck. Ice hockey, basketball, volleyball, wrestling and gymnastics as well as community events and concerts will take place at this venue.
Procurement: Understanding Process
- Search for Bidders – Project teams review internet databases, owner recommendations and community partner lists for vendors who match upcoming bid packages.
- Outreach Event – Vendors who attend the Outreach Event have the opportunity to meet the Barton Malow team, learn more about the project and connect with potential partners.
- Register + Pre-qualify – All vendors interested in bidding on the project must both Register and Pre-qualify. Vendors must register for each project they are interested in bidding. Vendors pre-qualify their business only once – this step is not required for every project.
- Invitation to Bid – Registered and pre-qualified vendors will receive an invitation to bid on the project. This will be sent via email using the Barton Malow online bidding tool, BuildingConnected.
- Pre-bid Meeting – Invited bidders have the opportunity to attend a pre-bid meeting where they may ask further questions about the project, working with Barton Malow and the scope of work they have been invited to bid on.
- Bid Day – This is the day all bidders submit their bids for review. Bids must be submitted according to the process and procedures outlined in the materials received with the invitation to bid.
- Bid Evaluation – Bids received will be reviewed based on the project’s evaluation criteria. Bids are evaluated by the community engagement team, construction project team, the owner/client and a neutral compliance party (as applicable).
Bid Pack 2: August-October 2024
| August 2024 | October 2024 |
| Deep Foundations | Concrete |
| Site Civil | Waterproofing |
Contractors: Get Connected
Interested in getting connected to the Kalamazoo Event Center bid opportunities? In order to do so, you must register for the project by first completing the Project Registration Form below. This form will get you added to our interested bidders list so that you can identify potential partners and learn more about the services and products they provide. You will also be added to our contact list, and will receive regular updates on the project, bid package release dates, and outreach event information. Be sure to check your Junk and Spam accounts regularly to make sure you don’t miss out!
Registered Contractors
To view a complete list of registered contractors: Click Here
Questions: Contact
Bob Gallagher: Bob.Gallagher@bartonmalow.com
