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CITY OF BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BIDS

Kingman Museum Phase 1: Restoration and New Roof

IFB # 2026-010B

IFB DUE DATE and TIME: August 20, 2025, at 2:00 pm local time

BID SUBMITTAL: http://www.bidnetdirect.com//cityofbattlecreek. Bids must be submitted to the secure bid management website. Upload your bid and bid bond, along with any other required documents, as ONE PDF (not multiple uploads). DO NOT EMAIL BIDS.

All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud via Zoom, details listed on the bid management website.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Battle Creek will accept sealed bids for the Kingman Museum Phase 1 Restoration and New Roof project. This project consists of, but is not limited to, removal and replacement of existing roof system. Work includes new membrane/tapered insulation installation and all flashing and parapet detailing. Infill existing roof drain and add new roof drains with stormwater tie-in as specified. Work includes infill of current roof hatch with installation of a new roof hatch including subsequent access/fall protection. As part of work, there will be partial limestone and masonry restoration included that coincides with re-roofing project as detailed in the construction documents, including but not limited to, partial demolition of existing chimney, baluster replacement, and frieze replacement in natural stone. Work includes removal of existing building mounted light fixtures and new ground mounted replacement fixtures. See list of alternates and construction documents for full scope of work.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE:

August 5, 2025, at 10:00 am Kingman Museum 175 Limit St.

Battle Creek, MI 49017

PLANHOLDERS LISTS AND BID TABULATIONS:

http://www.bidnetdirect.com//cityofbattlecreek

FUNDING: This project has NO federal or state funding. All project funding is provided by the City of Battle Creek.

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS OR SITE VISITATION:

Katie Norton 269-966-3355 x1351 kmnorton@battlecreekmi.gov

DEADINE FOR QUESTIONS: August 13, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

PREVAILING WAGES: Required for this project. See attached wage rates at the end of this document. Contractor shall abide by all the requirements set forth in Section 208.09, PREVAILING WAGES ON CITY PROJECTS, of the City’s Administrative Code.

BID SUBMITTAL QUESTIONS:

Email: Purchasing@battlecreekmi.gov

IFB ISSUE DATE: July 17, 2025

BID VALID: Bids may be withdrawn up to the time and date of the bid opening. After the bid opening, bids may not be withdrawn for a period of ninety 90 days thereafter. The City of Battle Creek reserves the right to waive any irregularity or informality in bids, to reject any and/or all bids, in whole or in part, or to award any contract to other than the low bidder, should it be deemed in its best interest to do so.

ADDENDA: Each addendum will be on file in the Office of the Purchasing Agent. To the extent possible, copies will be mailed to each person registered as having received a set of bid documents. It shall be the bidder's responsibility to make inquiry as to addenda issued. All such addenda shall become a binding part of the contract.

BID BOND: Each bid must be accompanied by a standard form bid bond, made payable to the City of Battle Creek, in an amount of not less than five (5%) percent of the base bid submitted. Failure of any accepted bidder to enter into a contract for the work will cause forfeit of the bid security. We do not accept certified checks in lieu of bid bond.

PERFORMANCE/LABOR/MATERIALS BONDS: The accepted bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory performance bond and labor/materials payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract and insurance certificate upon forms acceptable to the City.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

3. SIGNATURES: All bids, notifications, claims and statements must be signed by an individual authorized to bind the bidder.

(a.) CORPORATIONS: Signature of official shall be accompanied by a certified copy of the resolution of the Board of Directors authorizing the individual signing to bind the corporation.

(b.) PARTNERSHIPS: Signature of one partner shall be accompanied by a certified copy of the power of attorney authorizing the individual signing to bind all partners. If all partners sign bid no authorization is needed.

4. REJECTION OR WITHDRAWAL: Submission of additional terms, conditions or agreements with the bid document is grounds for deeming a bid nonresponsive and may result in bid rejection. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities and minor irregularities defects in bids. Bids may be withdrawn in person by a bidder, or authorized representative, provided their identity is made known and a receipt is signed for the bid, but only if the withdrawal is made prior to the time set for receipt of bids. Bids are an irrevocable offer and may not be withdrawn within 90 days after opening date and time.

5. AWARD: The bid will be awarded to that responsible, responsive bidder whose bid, conforming to this solicitation, will be most advantageous to the City, price and other factors considered. Unless otherwise specified in this IFB, the City reserves the right to accept a bid in whole or in part, and to award by item or by group, whichever is deemed to be in the best interest of the City. Any bidder who is in default to the City at the time of submittal of the bid shall have their bid rejected. The City reserves the right to clarify any contractual terms with the concurrence of the Contractor; however, any substantial non-conformity in the offer, as determined by the City, shall be deemed non-responsive and the offer rejected.

In evaluating bids, the City of Battle Creek shall consider the qualifications of the bidders, and where applicable, operating costs, delivery time, maintenance requirements, performance data, and guarantees of materials and equipment. In addition, the City may conduct such investigations as the City deems necessary to assist in the evaluation of a bid and to establish the responsibility, qualifications and financial ability of the bidders to fulfill the contract.

6. CONTRACT: A response to an IFB is an offer to contract with the City based upon the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in the City's IFB. Bids do not become contracts unless and until they are executed by the City, eliminating a formal signing of a separate contract. For that reason, all of the terms and conditions of the contract are contained in the IFB, unless any of the terms and conditions are modified by an IFB addendum or amendment, a contract amendment, or by mutually agreed terms and conditions in the contract documents.

7. BID RESULTS: A bid tabulation will be posted on the City’s website and will also be on file and available for review after contract award in the Purchasing Department.

8. CHANGES AND ADDENDA TO BID DOCUMENTS: Each change or addendum issued in relation to this bid document will be on file in the Office of the Purchasing Agent. In addition, to the extent possible, copies will be mailed to each person registered as having received a set of bid documents. It shall be the bidder's responsibility to make inquiry as to changes or addenda issued. All such changes or addenda shall become part of the contract and all bidders shall be bound by such addenda. Information on all changes or addenda issued will be available at the office of the City Purchasing Agent.

9. SPECIFICATIONS: Unless otherwise stated by the bidder, the bid will be considered as being in accordance with the City's applicable standard specifications, and any special specifications outlined in the Bid document. References to a particular trade name, manufacturer's catalogue, or model number are made for descriptive purposes to guide the bidder in interpreting the requirements of the City, and should not be construed as excluding bids on other types of materials, equipment and supplies. However, the City does reserve the right to specify a sole brand, with no brand substitutions allowed. The bidder, if awarded a contract, will be required to furnish the particular item referred to in the specifications or description unless departure or substitution is clearly noted and described in the bid. The City reserves the right to determine if equipment/product being bid is an acceptable alternate. All goods shall be new unless otherwise so stated in the bid. Any unsolicited alternate bid, or any changes, insertions, or omissions to the terms and conditions, specifications, or any other requirements of this bid, may be considered non-responsive. The City reserves the right to disregard any conflicting terms and conditions submitted by the contractor and hold the contractor to the submitted bid price. Contractors are strongly encouraged to not submit anything with their bid that is not specifically requested in this solicitation.

10. DELIVERY: Bids shall include all charges for mobilization, delivery, packing, crating, containers, etc. Prices bid will be considered as being based on F.O.B. Delivered, freight included.

11. INTERPRETATION OF BID AND/OR CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: All inquiries shall be made within a reasonable time prior to the date and time fixed for the bid opening in order that a written response in the form of an addendum, if required, can be processed before the bids are opened. (Inquiries received that are not made in a timely fashion may or may not be considered).

12. CURRENCY: Prices calculated by the bidder shall be stated in U.S. dollars.

13. PURCHASE ORDER: The successful bidder may not commence work under this contract until authorized to do so by the Purchasing Agent as evidenced by a purchase order.

15. DEFINITIONS:

"CITY" - The City of Battle Creek.

"CITY UNIT" - The department of the City that intends to use the resulting contract.

"CONTRACTOR" - The bidder whose proposal is accepted by the City.

SECTION I - SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

1. General Contract Specification All sections contained or referenced in this Invitation for Bid shall become a material part of the contract.

2. Order Of Precedence The plans and specifications shall be considered to be one complete document and what is called for in one shall be considered as being called for in all. In the event that there is a conflict between the parts, the following order of precedence shall govern:

Addenda to bidding documents The Contract Drawings The Contract Special Provisions The Contract Special Instructions The Contract Special Conditions The Contract Specifications

3. Registration Requirements for Contractors All bidders, including General Contractors and Specialty Contractors, shall hold or obtain such Contractors or Business Licenses as required State and Local statues.

4. Currency Prices calculated by the bidder shall be stated in U.S. dollars.

5. Unit Price When the Bid for the work is to be submitted on a unit price basis, unit price Bids will be accepted on all items of work set forth in the Bid, except those designated to be paid for as a lump sum. The estimated of quantities of work to be done is tabulated in the Bid and although stated with as much accuracy as possible, are approximate only and is assumed solely for the basis of calculation upon which the award of Contract shall be made. Payment to the Contractor will be made on the measurement of the work actually performed by the Contractor as specified in the Contract Documents. Unit prices will prevail in event of discrepancy and in bid tabulations.

6. Liquidated Damages There will be no liquidated damages for this project

7. Listing of Subcontractors Failure to list subcontractors and major suppliers, where feasible, may be cause for rejection of the Bidder's Bid as non-responsive.

8. Non-collusion By signing the Offer to Contract, the bidder, by its officers and authorized agents or representatives present at the time of filing this bid, being duly sworn on their oaths say, that neither they nor any of them have in any way, directly or indirectly entered into any arrangement or agreement with any other bidder or with any public officer of such City of Battle Creek, Michigan, whereby such affidavit or affiants or either of them has paid or is to pay to such other bidder or public officer any sum of money, or has given or is to give to such other bidder or public officer anything of value whatever, or such affidavit or affiants or either of them has not directly or indirectly, entered into any arrangement or agreement with any other bidder or bidders, which tends to or does lessen or destroy free competition in the letting of the contract sought for by the attached bids, that no inducement of any form or character other than that which appears on the face of the bid will be suggested, offered, paid or delivered to any person whomsoever to influence the acceptance of the bid or awarding of the contract, nor has this bidder any agreement or understanding of any kind whatsoever, with any person whomsoever to pay, deliver to, or share with any other person in any way or manner, any of the proceeds of the contract sought by this bid.

9. Contractor’s Insurance

a. The Contractor shall at the time of execution of this contract, file with the City the Certificate of Insurance, which shall cover all of the insurance as required herein, including evidence of payment of premiums thereon, and the policy or policies or insurance covering said City and their officers, agents and employees. Each such policy and certificate shall be satisfactory to the City. Nothing contained in these insurance requirements is to be construed as limiting the extent of the Contractor's responsibility for payment of damages resulting from all operations under this Contract. The contractor shall maintain insurances in force at all times during the term of this agreement at the minimum amounts and types as indicated.

The City of Battle Creek shall be listed as an additional insured on general liability coverage, and shall be provided with a Certificate of Insurance that reflects this additional insured status. A 30-day notice of cancellation or material change shall be provided to the City and so noted on the Certificate of Insurance. All certificates and notices shall be sent to City of Battle Creek, 10 N. Division, Suite 207, Battle Creek, MI 49014.

10. Vendor Evaluation: Experience with the City shall be taken into consideration when evaluating responsibility of the vendor.

11. Permits: Contractor shall secure all necessary permits to complete the work as described in this IFB. These costs shall be included in the bid price.

12. Bid Protest Procedure: Protests about the bid procedure must be in writing. This written protest must be received by the City of Battle Creek, located at 10 N. Division, Suite 207, Battle Creek, MI 49014. This written protest must be received by the City no later than ten (10) working days after notification to all bidders of the contract award decision. The City of Battle Creek must issue its written decision no more than ten (10) business days from the day the written protest was received.

If a protester thinks that the City of Battle Creek has not followed these protest procedures, the protester has ten (10) business days from the alleged infraction to file a subsequent protest with the City of Battle Creek City Manager or federal granting agency if applicable.

13. FEDERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

For federally funded projects, federal terms and conditions are hereby incorporated as a material part of this contract. In cases of conflict between terms in this agreement, the federal terms shall prevail.

14. OTHER FEDERAL COMPLIANCE: Contractor shall comply with Copeland Anti-kickback Act (18 U.S.C. 874); Sections 3702 and 3704 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 USC 40 USC 3701-3708); Section 306 of the Clean Air Act (42 USC 7602, Air Pollution Prevention and Control); Section 508 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1368); Executive Order 11738, and EPA regulations (40 CFR, Part 15); and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Pub. L. 94A 163, 89 Stat. 871).

15. RECORD ACCESS: Contract shall grant access, if requested, by the City, the Federal grantor agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives to any books, documents, papers, and records of the contractor that are directly pertinent to that specific contract for the purpose of making audit, examination, excerpts, and transcriptions for federally funded projects.

16. RECORD RETENTION: Contractor shall retain all required records for three years after final payments and all other pending matters are closed.

17. CLEAN AIR ACT: Contractor shall comply with all applicable standards, orders, or requirements issued under Clean Air Act (42 U. S.C. 7401 et seq.) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), as amended. For federally funded contracts and subcontracts of amounts in excess of $100,000 the contractor or subcontractor shall comply with all applicable standards, orders, or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.). Violations shall be reported to the Federal awarding agency and the Regional Agency (EPA).

18. ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Contractor shall maintain mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency that are contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Pub. L. 94-163).

19. Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352) Contractors who bid for an award of $100,000 or more for a federally funded project certify by signing the Offer to Contract that they have or will not use Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Each tier shall also disclose any lobbying with non-Federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any Federal award. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the recipient.

20. Debarment and Suspension (E.O.s 12549 and 12689) No contract shall be made to parties listed on the General Services Administration’s List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement or Nonprocurement Programs in accordance with E.O.s 12549 and 12689, “Debarment and Suspension.” This list contains the names of parties debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded by agencies, and contractors declared ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than E.O. 12549. Contractors with awards that exceed the small purchase threshold shall provide the required certification regarding its exclusion status and that of its principal employees.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. ACCIDENT PREVENTION: The Contractor shall exercise proper precaution at all times for the protection of persons and property and shall be responsible for all the damages to persons or property either on or off the site, which occur as a result of the contractor’s fault or negligence in connection with the prosecution of the work. The safety provisions of applicable laws and OSHA standards shall be observed and the Contractor shall take or cause to be taken such additional safety and health measures as the city may determine to be reasonably necessary.

2. CONFLICTS AND OMISSIONS: The intent of the contract documents is to provide everything necessary for the proper execution of the work. In case of conflict, the work shall not proceed until a decision has been agreed upon by all parties concerned. The City’s decision shall be final.

3. WORKING CONDITIONS: The contractor shall conduct all work in accordance with all regulations governing the City Unit wherein the work is to be performed and with minimum possible interference with the proper functioning of the activities of the City Unit. Materials, tools, etc., shall be confined so as not to unduly encumber the premises.

4. PRIOR EXAMINATION: Contractor shall be familiar with local conditions affecting the job prior to submitting the bid. Contractor shall take their own measurements and be responsible for the correctness of same. Contractor shall be held to have made such examinations and no allowances will be made in their behalf by reason of error or omission on their part. If any part of the Contractor's work depends for proper results upon existing work or the work of another contractor, the Contractor, before commencing work, shall notify the Director in writing of any defects that will affect the results.

5. OTHER CONTRACTS: The City may let other contracts in connection with the work and the Contractor shall properly connect and coordinate their work with the work of such other contractors. The City shall not be liable for any damages or increased costs occasioned by the failure of other contractors or sub-contractors to execute their work as may be anticipated by these documents.

6. INSPECTION: Contractor shall at all times permit and facilitate inspection of the work by the City.

7. CHANGES: Contractor shall make changes in the contracted work only as ordered in writing by the City. The actual work performed under this contract may be increased 50% or decreased 25% from the approximate quantities set forth in the Schedule included herein. Work will be performed only based on written authorization from the City. The City reserves the right to include other similar projects in this contract over and above those mentioned in said tabulations within these limitations. If extra work orders are given in accordance with the provisions of this contract, such work shall be considered a part hereof and subject to each and all of its terms and requirements.

8. GUARANTEE: Contractor guarantees to remedy any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship, which appear in the work within one year from the date of final acceptance by the City.

9. PROTECTION: Contractor shall properly protect all new and existing structures from damage. Contractor shall comply with all safety rules and regulations as published by the Michigan Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Safety and Regulations.

10. CLEAN-UP: Contractor shall at all times keep the premises free from accumulations of waste materials or rubbish caused by their employees or work and at the completion of the work they shall remove all their waste, tools, equipment, staging and surplus materials from the structure and grounds used by the contractor and leave work clean and ready for use.

11. SAFETY RULES: Contractor shall perform all work under this contract in conformance with the State of Michigan general safety rules and regulations for the construction industry, as set out or authorized by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act, Public Act 154 of 1974, as amended.

12. CANCELLATION:

This agreement may be terminated for reasons of convenience or default.

a) Termination for Convenience: The City of Battle Creek may terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time by written notice to the Contractor. The Contractor shall be paid its costs, including Contract closeout costs and profit on work performed up to the time of termination. The Contractor shall promptly submit its termination claim to be paid the Contractor. If the Contractor has any property in its possession belonging to or paid for by the City of Battle Creek, the Contractor will account for same, and dispose of it in the manner the City of Battle Creek directs.

b) Termination For Cause or Breach: If the Contractor does not deliver the complete Project in accordance with this Agreement or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of the Agreement, The City of Battle Creek may terminate, revoke or rescind this Agreement for default. Termination, revocation or rescission shall be effected by serving notice on the Contractor setting forth the manner in which the Contractor is in default. The Contractor will only be paid the Contract price for the portions of the Project furnished, accepted, and found in compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

If it is later determined by the City of Battle Creek that the Contractor has an excusable reason for not performing, such as a strike, fire or flood, events which are not the fault of, or are beyond the control of the Contractor. The City of Battle Creek, after setting up a new delivery or performance schedule, may allow the Contractor to continue work, or treat the termination as a termination for convenience.

Termination, revocation or recession of this Agreement for default shall not affect or impair any rights or claims of the City of Battle Creek to damages for breach of any covenants of this Agreement by the Contractor. Further, should the Contractor fail to comply with the conditions of the Agreement or fail to complete the specified work or furnish the specified services as stipulated in the Agreement, the City of Battle Creek reserves the right to purchase on the open market, or to complete the required work at the expense of the Contractor and to pursue all other recoveries available to the City of Battle Creek under Michigan law.

13. SUBCONTRACTORS: Bidders shall submit with the Bid any and all subcontractors to be associated with their bid, including the type of work to be performed. All subcontractors shall be bound by all of the terms, conditions and requirements of the bid/contract; however, the prime contractor shall be responsible for the performance of the total work requirements. Contractor must provide copies of licenses for subcontractors. No subcontractor will be recognized as such, and all persons engaged in the work of construction will be considered as employees of the Contractor and he will be held responsible for their work, which shall be subject to the provisions of the contract.

· The Contractor shall notify the Owner in writing of the names of all subcontractors he proposes to employ on the contract and shall not employ any subcontractors until the Owner's approval has been obtained.

· The Contractor agrees to be fully and directly responsible to the Owner for all acts and omissions of their subcontractors and of any other person employed directly or indirectly by the Contractor or subcontractors, and this contract obligation shall be in addition to the liability imposed by law upon the Contractor.

· Nothing contained in this Contract Documents shall create any contractual relationship between any subcontractor and the Owner. It shall be further understood that the Owner will have no direct relations with any subcontractor. Any such necessary relations between Owner and subcontractor shall be handled by the Contractor.

· The Contractor agrees to bind every subcontractor (and every subcontractor of a subcontractor, etc.) by all terms of the Contract Documents as far as applicable to the subcontractors' work unless specifically noted to the contrary in a subcontract approved in writing as adequate by the Owner.

14. EMPLOYEES AND SUPERINTENDENCE: Contractor shall enforce good order among their employees and shall not employ on the work site any disorderly, intemperate or unfit person or anyone not skilled in the work assigned to them. Contractor, or a competent person having authority to act for them, shall be at the work site at all times.

15. ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT: The Contract may not be assigned in whole or in part except upon the written consent of the Owner. Any assignment agreement shall be subject to review and approval by the Owner.

16. DEBARMENT & SUSPENSION: Debarment and Suspension (E.O.s 12549 and 12689) - No contract shall be made to parties listed on the General Services Administration's List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement or Non-procurement Programs in accordance with E.O.s 12549 and 12689, "Debarment and Suspension," as set forth in 24 CFR part 24. This list contains the names of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, and contractors declared ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than E.O. 12549. Contractors with awards that exceed the small purchase threshold shall provide the required certification regarding its exclusion status and that of its principal employees.

17. DISPUTES

Except as otherwise provided in the Contract, any dispute concerning a questions of fact arising under the Contract that is not disposed of by agreement shall be decided by the City of Battle Creek's City Engineer who shall reduce his/her decision to writing and mail or otherwise furnish a copy thereof to the Contractor. The decision of the City Engineer shall be final, unless determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have been fraudulent or capricious or arbitrary or so grossly erroneous as necessarily to imply bad faith, or not supported by substantial evidence. In connection with any appeal proceeding under this clause, the Contractor shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard and to offer evidence in support of its appeal. Pending final decision of a dispute there under, the Contractor shall proceed diligently with the performance of the Contract and in accordance with City Engineer’s decision.

This clause does not preclude consideration of law questions in connection with decision provided for in this clause, provided that nothing in this Contract shall be construed as making final the decision of any administrative official, representative or board on a question of law.

18. SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF UNIT PRICES FOR CONSTRUCTION CHANGES

Where the Proposal Form requires a lump sum bid for a particular item (or items) and further requires bidder to submit a supplemental schedule of Unit Prices for possible construction changes in such item(s), the Owner may if it considers such Unit Prices reasonable include these prices in the Construction Contract. If the Owner considers such Unit Prices as unreasonable he may omit same from the Construction Contract.

Rejection at any time of such Unit Prices for Construction Changes as stated in the Proposal shall not otherwise affect the balance of the Proposal or Construction Contract.

SECTION II – OFFER TO CONTRACT

DATE:

NAME OF BIDDER:

BUSINESS ADDRESS:

To: The City of Battle Creek, Michigan

The undersigned, as Bidder, declares that the only person or parties interested in this bid as principals are those named herein; that this bid is made without collusion with any person, firm or corporation; that they have carefully examined the location of the proposed work, the proposed forms of Agreement and Bonds, and the Contract Drawings and Specifications for the above designated work, all other documents referred to or mentioned in the Contract Documents, the Contract Drawings and Specifications, including Addenda issued thereto; and Contractor proposes and agrees if this bid is accepted that they will contract with the City of Battle Creek, Michigan, in the form of the copy of the Agreement included in these Contract Documents, to provide all necessary machinery, tools, apparatus, and other means of construction, including utility and transportation services necessary to do all the work and furnish all materials and equipment specified or referred to in the Contract Documents, in the manner and time therein prescribed and according to the requirements of the City of Battle Creek, Michigan, as therein set forth and to furnish the Contractor's Bonds and Insurance, and to do all other things required of the Contractor by the Contract Documents, and that they will take in full payment therefore the sums set forth BELOW;

A bid must be made on each item with no qualifying statement(s).

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2026-010B Price Page for Kingman Museum Phase I

BASE BID: Phase I: Restoration & new roof scope of work includes removal and replacement of existing roof system. Work includes new membrane/ tapered insulation installation and all flashing and parapet detailing. Infill existing roof drain and add new roof drains with stormwater tie-in as specified. Work includes infill of current roof hatch with installation of a new roof hatch including subsequent access/ fall protection. As part of work, there will be partial limestone and masonry restoration included that coincides with re-roofing project as detailed in the construction documents, including but not limited to, partial demolition of existing chimney, baluster replacement, and frieze replacement IN NATURAL STONE. Work includes removal of existing building mounted light fixtures and new ground mounted replacement fixtures. See list of alternates and construction documents for full scope of work.

The City reserves the right to determine low bid based on Base Bid alone or with any combination of deduct Alternates. The City reserves the right to award to other than low bid, if it’s in the City’s best interest to do so.

REQUIRED ALTERNATES. Not providing deduct amounts for the alternates may disqualify your bid.

Alternate No. 1 (Deduct): Precast Baluster Replacement Provide the deduct amount from Base Bid above to replace existing baluster units with precast concrete balusters in lieu of natural stone. Fabricate and install new precast concrete balusters matching size, profile, surface texture and color of the existing stone units. Install as detailed in base bid scope of baluster restoration work. Refer to Section 03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete.

Alternate No. 2 (Deduct): Precast Carved Frieze Unit Replacement Provide the deduct amount from Base Bid above to replace existing carved stone units in the frieze above the west entry portico with precast concrete units in lieu of natural stone. Fabricate and install new precast concrete frieze units matching the size, profile, surface texture and color of the existing stone units. Install as detailed in base bid scope of stone restoration work. Refer to Section 03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete.

Alternate No. 3 (Deduct): Precast Scupper Infill Provide the deduct amount to Base Bid above to provide a stone unit infill piece to close off the existing roofing scuppers on the North, West, & South elevations with precast concrete units in lieu of natural stone. Provide stone anchors as required to secure the piece. Fabricate and install new precast concrete units matching the surface texture and color of the existing stone units. Refer to Section 03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete.

Alternate No. 4 (Add): Fleeceback EPDM Roof Membrane Provide the add amount to Base Bid above to provide and install 115 mil fleeceback EPDM roof membrane as specified in specification section 07 53 23, section 2.2B in lieu of 60 mil bareback EPDM roof membrane for enhanced durability, puncture resistance, hail resistance, & wind uplift performance. Fleeceback EPDM membrane to be adhesively applied with roof membrane manufacturer recommended adhesive product per specification section 07 53 23, section 2.3E & 2.3F.

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UNIT PRICES, REQUIRED: List item prices used in Base Bids, valid for change orders beyond the Scope of Work. Not used to determine low bid.

Unit Price 1: Additional Stone Patch Using Manufactured Patching Compound (small): For damaged stone areas not specifically noted on plan and elevation drawings, indicate the cost to perform one stone patch for a damaged limestone area 6" x 6" or smaller, as outlined in Section 04 01 40.61.

$_______/each

Unit Price 2: Additional Stone Patch Using Manufactured Patching Compound (large): For damaged stone areas not specifically noted on plan and elevation drawings, indicate the cost to perform one stone patch for a damaged limestone area larger than 6" x 6", as outlined in Section 04 01 40.61.

$_______ /sf

Unit Price 3: Natural Stone Patch Using Dutchman Repair: If unforeseen stone damage is discovered or previous patch is found to be unsound, indicate the cost to perform a 'dutchman' repair, up to 8" x 16" in size, as outlined in Section 04 01 40.61.

$_______/each

Unit Price 4: Brick Veneer Repair: Replace damaged brick veneer not specifically noted on plan and elevation drawings. Indicate the cost per brick to remove damaged material and replace with new brick per requirements outlined in Specifications 04 01 20.63.

$_______/each

Unit Price 5: Parapet Stone Coping Repair: Replace damaged parapet stone coping not specifically noted on plan and elevation drawings. Indicate the cost per linear foot for typical section to remove damaged material and replace with new parapet stone coping per requirements outlined in Specifications 04 01 40.61. Match existing unit size/ length for installation.

$_______ /lf

Unit Price 6: Removal and replacement of moisture damaged or rotted wood blocking: Where deemed necessary, replace areas with new untreated No. 2 Construction Grade lumber to properly terminate the new specified roof system & components. Provide Unit Costs for each of the following lumber sizes:

Unit of Measure: Board Feet (12" x 12" x 1")

2 x 4 $_______/each

2 x 6 $_______/each

2 x 8 $_______/each

2 x 10 $_______/each

2 x 12 $_______/each

Acknowledgement of addenda: _______; _______; _______; _______; ________; ________

BID CONDITIONS

The undersigned has carefully checked the attached Bidding Schedule against the Contract Drawings and Specifications and other Contract Documents before preparing this Bid and accepts that documents are substantially correct and correctly lists the complete work to be done in accordance with the Contract Drawings, Specifications and other Contract Documents.

BID SECURITY

Accompanying this bid is a bid bond in the amount _$______________, which is 5% of the total base bid. We do not accept certified checks in lieu of bid bond.

COMPLETION

If awarded a contract under this Bid, the undersigned agrees to start work at the site upon receipt of official Notice to Proceed The undersigned further agrees to complete the project by December 15, 2025.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

There will be no liquidated damages for this project.

BIDDER'S SIGNATURE: Complete the applicable paragraph below.

I certify, under penalty of perjury, that I have the legal authorization to bind the firm hereunder, and that our firm is not debarred from doing business under the Federal Excluded Parties List System (epls.gov).

I, the Contractor or Contractor’s legally authorized signer, further certify compliance with the City of Battle Creek Ordinance Chapter 214, Discrimination Prohibited. I further acknowledge and agree that the Contractor's violation of Chapter 214 shall be a material breach of this contract. In addition, Contractor acknowledges and agrees that it shall be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by the City in obtaining from other sources, the work and services to be rendered or performed or the goods or properties to be furnished or delivered to the City under the contract as a result of a material breach in the Contract for violations of Chapter 214.

(a) Corporation The bidder is a corporation organized and existing under the State of _______________________, which operates under the legal name of __________________________, and the full names of its officers are as follows:

President: __________________________________ Secretary: __________________________________ Treasurer: __________________________________ Manager: __________________________________

(b) Co-Partnership The bidder is a co-partnership consisting of individual partners whose full names are as follows:

(c) Individual The bidder is an individual whose full name is __________________ and, if operating under a trade name, said trade name is _________________________________.

NAME: ________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________

CITY & STATE: __________________

THIS BID OFFERED BY:

SIGNATURE: ____

NAME: ____

PHONE: ____

EMAIL: ____

ADDRESS:__________________________________

(SEAL)

Subscribed and sworn to before me this ____ day of ____________, 20__.

Notary Public

County of ____________________

Commission Expires: _________

SECTION III - CONTRACTOR'S BID FORMS

THESE FORMS MUST BE RETURNED WITH THE BID

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTRACTOR'S BID BOND

CORPORATION CERTIFICATE

SUBCONTRACTOR AND DBE FORM

STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE OF BIDDERS

CONTRACTOR'S BID BOND

We, , (hereinafter called the "Principal"), and (hereinafter called the "Principal"), and hereinafter called the "Surety"), a corporation chartered and existing under the laws of the State of , with its principal offices in the City of and authorized to do business in the State of Michigan, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Battle Creek (hereinafter called the "Owner"), in the full and just sum of Dollars ($ ) good and lawful money of the United States of America, to be paid upon demand of the Owner, to which payment shall be made, the Principal and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, jointly and severally and firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, the Principal is about to submit, or has submitted to the Owner, a Bid for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary to complete this contract.

WHEREAS, the Principal desires to file this bond in accordance with law, in lieu of a certified bidder's check otherwise required to accompany this Bid.

NOW, THEREFORE: The conditions of this obligation are such that if the Bid be accepted, the Principal shall, within ten (10) days after the date of receipt of a written notice of award of contract, execute a contract in accordance with the Bid and upon the terms, conditions and price(s) set forth therein, of the form and manner required by the Owner, and execute a sufficient and satisfactory contract performance bond payable to the Owner, and in an amount of One Hundred Percent (100%) of the total contract price in the form and with security satisfactory to said Owner, then this obligation to be void; otherwise to be and remain in full force and virtue in law; and the Surety shall, upon failure of the Principal to comply with any or all of the foregoing requirements within the time specified above, immediately pay to the aforesaid Owner, upon demand, the amount hereof in good and lawful money of the United States of America, not as a penalty but as liquidated damages.

The Principal and Surety duly sign and seal on this day of , 20___.

Principal

By:

(Seal)

Surety

By:

(Seal)

Countersigned:

CERTIFICATE TO BE EXECUTED

IF

CONTRACTOR IS A CORPORATION

I, , certify that I am the of the Corporation named as Contractor hereinabove; that who signed the foregoing Agreement on behalf of the Contractor was then the of said Corporation; that said Agreement was duly signed for and in behalf of said Corporation by authority of its governing body and is within the scope of its corporate powers.

(Corporate Seal)

SUBCONTRACTOR AND DBE FORM – submit with bid

I. YOUR FIRM’S BACKGROUND:

Is your firm an MBE (at least 51% minority ownership)? _____YES _____NO

Is your firm a WBE (at least 51% woman ownership)? _____YES _____NO

Are you subcontracting any part of this project? _____YES _____NO

II. SUBCONTRACTING INFORMATION: If subcontracting any part of the project, the bidder/contractor expressly agrees that:

(3) The Bidder represents that the subcontractors listed below are financially responsible and are qualified to do the work required.

STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE OF BIDDER

The Bidder shall state below the work of similar magnitude or character that they have done, and shall give references that will enable the City of Battle Creek to judge their experience, skill and business standing and of their ability to conduct the work as completely and as rapidly as required under the terms of this contract.

PROJECT AND LOCATION REFERENCES (include name and email)

SECTION IV - CONTRACTOR'S CONTRACT FORMS

THESE FORMS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR AWARD

DO NOT TURN IN WITH YOUR BID

CONTRACT FORM

PERFORMANCE BOND

LABOR AND MATERIAL BOND

CONTRACT FORM

CONTRACT NO. 2026-010B

THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of , 2025, by and between hereinafter called the "Contractor" and the City of Battle Creek, hereinafter called the "Owner.”

In consideration for the mutual covenants hereinafter stated, the parties agree for themselves, their personal representatives, successors, assigns as follows:

I. The Contractor promises and agrees, for Kingman Museum Phase I Restoration & New Roof scope of work includes removal and replacement of existing roof system. Work includes new membrane/ tapered insulation installation and all flashing and parapet detailing. Infill existing roof drain and add new roof drains with stormwater tie-in as specified. Work includes infill of current roof hatch with installation of a new roof hatch including subsequent access/ fall protection. As part of work, there will be partial limestone and masonry restoration included that coincides with re-roofing project as detailed in the construction documents, including but not limited to, partial demolition of existing chimney, baluster replacement, and frieze replacement IN NATURAL STONE. Work includes removal of existing building mounted light fixtures and new ground mounted replacement fixtures.

A. To furnish all materials, construction water, equipment, tools, dewatering devices, skill and labor of every description necessary or reasonable incidental to carrying forth and completing in good, firm, substantial and workmanlike manner, the work specified, in strict conformity with the true intent of the NOTICE TO BIDDERS, SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS, GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS, INVITATION FOR BID, SPECIAL CONDITIONS, GENERAL CONDITIONS, AGREEMENT, BONDS, GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS, CONTRACTOR’S BID and Project Specifications, and other contract documents and addenda thereto, which are hereby made a part hereof as fully and to the same effect as though they had been set forth at length herein.

B. To commence work under this contract on or before a date to be specified by the owner in a written Notice to Proceed and complete the project by the date specified in the Invitation for Bid.

C. Requirements for a specific trade or contract will generally be described in that portion of the specifications or drawings related to that trade or contract. Such requirements may, however, be described in other sections of the Contract Documents. The Contractor will be held responsible for having carefully examined all drawings and read all requirements of the specifications and all Contract Documents to avoid omissions or duplications and to insure a complete job.

D. The Contractor must be fully informed about conditions relating to the construction of the project and the employment of labor thereon. Failure to do so will not relieve a successful bidder of their obligation to furnish all material and labor necessary to carry out the provisions of this contract.

E. Any claim by the Contractor of an inability to…