751_20155.JBB Nahma Grade MultiUse Trail Culvert Installations Project ManualPart-1.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

NAHMA GRADE MULTIUSE

TRAIL CULVERT

INSTALLATIONS

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY,

MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

DTMB FILE NO. 751/20155.JBB

PROJECT NO. 7136-21-0010

DATE: May 24, 2023

DTMB-0415 (R 10/22)

PROJECT ADVERTISEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY, MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

STATE FACILITIES ADMINISTRATION

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION DIVISION

This form is required for the advertisement of all construction projects. (1984 PA 431)

DTMB FILE NO.

751/20155.JBB

DATE

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

ADVERTISEMENT DATE

May 25, 2023

BID DUE DATE

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 @ 2:00 p.m.

EASTERN time

PROJECT NAME AND LOCATION (INCLUDE STREET ADDRESS)

Nahma Grade Multiuse Trail Culvert Installations Delta County, MI South Site: 45.859832°, -86.677026° North Site: 45.889908°, -86.706980°

WALK-THROUGH INSPECTION DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION

A mandatory prebid conference will be held at the project site. Meet at the substation south of the intersection of US-2 and County Road 497, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. The substation is located on County Road 497 at 45.893341°, -86.708734°.

Mandatory Yes No

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Install new aluminum box/arch culverts structures over water crossings at two locations on the proposed Nahma Grade Multi Use Trail. Each water crossing is roughly 12’-14’ wide. The complete work scope will include all associated work such as clearing, stream water and ground water control during construction, excavation, backfill, bedding aggregate, a new gravel trail surface over the bridges, slope restoration, and erosion control measures. An alternate price for precast concrete box culverts is requested.

Please NOTE:

• Bid responses and bid attachments MUST be uploaded to SIGMA VSS.

• Contractors should only submit a maximum of two (2) attachments (both being less than 6 MB) for bid responses. One attachment is to be bid documents (Bid Summary, Bid Schedule, Bid Bond, Certification forms, Signature Authority, etc.) and if applicable, the other attachment should be Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) information (DD214, Proof of 51% Ownership and Proof of Service-Connected Disability)

•• Do not wait until just before the 2:00 p.m. solicitation deadline to submit your bid response.

SIGMA VSS will not allow a proposal to be submitted after 2:00 p.m., even if a portion of the bid response has been uploaded.

•• If you experience issues or have questions regarding your electronic submission, you must contact the SIGMA Help Desk for assistance prior to the 2:00 p.m., solicitation deadline. You may contact the SIGMA Help Desk by telephone at 517.284.0540 or toll-free at 888.734.9749. You may also email the SIGMA Help Desk at sigma-procurement-helpdesk@michigan.gov

• Please email the Design and Construction Contract Specialists if you are having SIGMA VSS issues. Please include your SIGMA ticket number and any supporting documentation (i.e., screenshots) to Anne Watros (WatrosA@michigan.gov) and Don Klein (KleinD4@michigan.gov).

• You may be asked by our contract specialists to email your bid response. Emailed submissions will require DCD approval and will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

mailto:sigma-procurement-helpdesk@michigan.gov mailto:WatrosA@michigan.gov mailto:KleinD4@michigan.gov

• Approved emailed submissions MUST be received prior to 2:00 p.m. deadline to be considered responsive and responsible.

• Bid Responses should not be emailed to the Project Director.

5% Bid Security:

Required

Not Required

NIGP CODES: 91223, 91244, 90783, 98814

ACCEPTING QUESTIONS UNTIL: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 12:00 p.m. EST

Please do not submit online questions via SIGMA VSS. ALL questions should be emailed to Jared Hyrkas at jared.hyrkas@ohm-advisors.com no later than 12:00 p.m., Eastern on June 14, 2023.

Documents may be obtained from:

https://sigma.michigan.gov/webapp/PRDVSS2X1/AltSelfService

PSC/Agency: OHM Advisors

Address: 424 Hancock, St. Hancock, MI 49930

Phone: 906-482-0535

Email: courtney.babcock@ohm-advisors.com

Approved by:

mailto:jared.hyrkas@ohm-advisors.com mailto:courtney.babcock@ohm-advisors.com

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State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget

State Facilities Administration Design and Construction Division

DCSPEC

Bidding and Contract Document Minor Projects

File No. 751/20155.JBB

DTMB/DNR

Nahma Grade Multiuse Trail Culvert Installations

Delta County, MI May 24, 2023

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BID SUMMARY

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY, MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

STATE FACILITIES ADMINISTRATION

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DIVISION

3111 W. St. Joseph Street Lansing, Michigan 48917

Bids must be submitted electronically at: https://sigma.michigan.gov/webapp/PRDVSS2X1/AltSelfService

FILE NUMBER

751/20155.JBB

DEPARTMENT/AGENCY

DTMB/DNR

CONTRACT TIME(S)

Substantial Completion Date: October 13, 2023 Final Completion Date: November 10, 2023

PROJECT NAME

Nahma Grade Multiuse Trail Culvert Installations

LOCATION

Delta County, MI

BID OPENING DATE

Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 2:00 pm ET

FOR AN EXAMINATION OF THE SITE CONTACT:

Attend Prebid Meeting

SEE SECTION 00100 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS AND SECTION 00700 GENERAL CONDITIONS PROVIDED WITH THE BIDDING DOCUMENTS.

BID: WE PROPOSE TO FURNISH, PERFORM AND COMPLETE THE ENTIRE WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS IN

CONSIDERATION OF THE BID PRICE (S) STATED BELOW.

FIRM NAME AND COMPLETE ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER and E-MAIL ADDRESS

□ Qualified Disabled Veteran

SIGMA VENDOR NUMBER

(protected information required for processing payments)

BIDDER'S SIGNATURE AND TITLE DATE

WITNESS' SIGNATURE DATE

By signing this bid above, bidder certifies their enclosed Qualified Disabled Veteran and Michigan-Based Business Certifications.

BASE BID FROM BID SCHEDULE (Include specified Allowances):

____________________________________________________________________________Dollars $____________________ (use words) (in figures)

Alternate1: (Add/Subtract) ______________________________________________________ Dollars $ ____________________ (use words) (in figures)

Alternate 2: (Add/Subtract) ______________________________________________________Dollars $ ____________________ (use words) (in figures)

Alternate 3: (Add/Subtract) ______________________________________________________Dollars $ ____________________ (use words) (in figures)

A PERFORMANCE BOND AND A PAYMENT BOND ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL BIDS OVER $50,000.00. EACH BID MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FIVE (5) PERCENT BID GUARANTEE. BUILDERS RISK INSURANCE IS REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED BY THE

CONTRACTOR UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED IN THE BID DOCUMENTS.

BIDDERS ARE ALSO CAUTIONED TO FAMILIARIZE THEMSELVES WITH ALL OF THE OTHER CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT.

Project Scope of Work:

Install new aluminum box/arch culverts structures over water crossings at two locations on the proposed Nahma Grade Multi Use Trail. Each water crossing is roughly 12’-14’ wide. The complete work scope will include all associated work such as clearing, stream water and ground water control during construction, excavation, backfill, bedding aggregate, a new gravel trail surface over the bridges, slope restoration, and erosion control measures. An alternate price for precast concrete box culverts is requested.

The project will be a lump sum contract. A summary of work items to be included in the lump sum are further defined below for reference.

Clearing: This item covers the cost for all equipment, materials, and labor to clear and remove brush and trees as shown on the plans, per section 201 of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, and the technical specifications.

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Removals: This item covers the cost for all equipment, materials, and labor to remove trees, trail bridges, benches, and miscellaneous items to be removed in order to allow for installation of proposed construction as shown on the plans. Removals shall be per the plans, section 203 of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, and the technical specifications.

Excavation: This item covers the cost for all equipment, materials, and labor to excavate existing, salvage, and/or remove from the site, soils and peat, to proposed grades as shown on the plans, per section 205 and 206 of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, and the technical specifications.

Machine Grading: This item covers the cost for all equipment, materials, and labor to perform the machine grading per the plans, section 205 of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, and the technical specifications.

Backfill, Structure, CIP: This item covers the cost for all equipment, material, and labor for backfill around the culvert up to the bottom of the subbase course. Backfill, Structure, CIP shall be placed and compacted per the plan details, section 206 of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, the technical specifications, and the culvert manufacturer’s recommendations.

Dewatering and Bypassing: This item covers the cost for all equipment, materials, and labor to provide dewatering services in the work area as required to install the culvert, bedding, backfill, riprap, 6A, and any other items below the water table. This item includes any necessary piping and/or channels to the discharge location and protection of the stream and vegetation for release of the water back into the channel/stream.

Soil Erosion Control and Sedimentation Control: This item covers the cost for all equipment, materials and labor to provide and maintain diversion channels, diversion ditches, construction dams/sandbags, silt fence, filter bags, sediment traps, straw wattles, and any other measures necessary to protect the work from erosion, per the plans, technical specifications, the DTMB SESC permit, and section 208 of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction.

Subbase, CIP: This item covers the cost for all equipment, materials, and labor to place the trail/road subbase per the plans, section 301 of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction and technical specifications.

Aggregate Surface Cse, 6 inch: This item covers the cost for all equipment, materials & labor to place & compact a 6” gravel trail/ road cover as shown on the plans per section 306 of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction & the technical specs.

Aluminum Box Culvert (ALBC), 3 or 4 Sided: This item covers the cost for all equipment, materials, and labor to install the premanufactured aluminum box culverts and their footings/foundations, per the spans/heights/lengths shown on the plans. This includes fasteners, gaskets, sealant, and any field assembly as necessary per the plans, manufacturer requirements, sections 401 and 909 of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, and the technical specifications.

Culv Bedding, Box Culvert: This item covers the cost for all equipment, materials, and labor to place and compact 6A and 34R bedding and geotextile fabric per the plans, section 406 of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, and the technical specifications.

Plain and Heavy Riprap: This item covers the cost for all equipment, materials, and labor to install plain riprap and heavy riprap as shown on the plans, per section 813 of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, and the technical specifications.

Slope Restoration: This item covers the cost for all equipment, materials, and labor to provide topsoil, finish grade, seed, mulch blankets, place mulch blankets and maintain restoration areas as shown on the plans, per section 816 of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, and the technical specifications.

Object Marker Signs and Posts: This item covers the cost for all equipment, materials, and labor to provide the wood posts, reflective object marker signs, and foundations/bases as shown on the plans, per sections 804 and 810 of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, and the technical specifications.

Contractor Staking: This item covers the cost for all equipment, materials, and labor to provide layout staking for the project.

Contractor staking shall be performed in accordance with section 824 of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction.

In case of discrepancies between the 2020 MDOT standard specifications and the technical specifications, the technical specifications control.

The Bidder must figure its Base Bid on the specified, or Addendum-approved, materials and equipment only. No “or equal” or substitution proposals will be permitted after Bid opening, except as provided in the General Conditions.

Addenda: Bidder acknowledges receipt of Addenda: No. ___ dated: ________, No. ___ dated: ________ No. ___ dated: ________

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BID SCHEDULE

Base Bid Schedule - The Bidder will complete the Work and accept as full payment, for the Work items listed, the following Unit Prices and/or Item Bid Prices, as applicable:

Base Bid Item No.

Bid Quantity

Description

Unit Price

Item Bid

1 1 LSUM Project Scope of Work

ALLOWANCE AMOUNT $5,000.00 $5,000.00

TOTAL (This amount should equal the Base Bid amount on the Bid Summary Form) $

Please indicate whether a three sided or four sided culvert is included for this bid price: _________________________

Base Bid (Sum of Item Bid Prices for all Base Bid Items):

__________________________________________________________________ Dollars $__________________________ (use words) (in figures)

Schedule of Alternates - The Bidder will add complete (or deduct from the Contract) the parts of the Work designated by the Alternates that follow and accept in full payment (or allow in full credit) for those parts of the Work in the following Item Bid Prices:

Alternate Item No.

Bid

Item Bid

1 1 LSUM Replace the aluminum culvert designed for the north site with a 14’x6’ precast concrete culvert. Replace the aluminum culvert designed at the south site with a 12’x6’ precast concrete culvert.

Please indicate if a different substantial completion date would be required if this alternate is accepted and what that date is: .

The Bidder further acknowledges and agrees that the separate prices bid on this “Schedule of Alternates,” where they are applicable and deemed acceptable by the Owner, will be used if incorporated into the Contract when the Owner issues the Notice of Award.

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Schedule of Unit Prices or Contingent Change Order Prices - The Bidder shall use this “Schedule” to quote unit prices identified in the bid documents or propose other contingent Change Order prices. The proposed Unit Prices or contingent Change Order prices set forth in this schedule, at the sole discretion of the Owner, may, or may not be incorporated into the Contract Documents. The Owner reserves the right to negotiate Unit Prices or contingent Change Order prices set forth herein prior to their possible incorporation into the Contract Documents.

Item No. Bid

Unit

Item Bid

NA

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DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY, MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

State Facilities Administration

Design & Construction Division

Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) Business Representation

‘Qualified Disabled Veteran,’ means a business entity that is 51% or more owned by one or more veterans with a service-connected disability.

‘Qualified Disabled,’ means a business entity that is 51% or more owned by one or more with a service-connected disability.

The vendor represents that it IS _____, a qualified disabled veteran.

The contractor represents and warrants that the company meets the above (when checked) and has attached supporting documentation per the following:

Each bid requesting the Qualified Disabled Veterans (QDV) preference, in accordance with Public Act 22 of 2010, MCL 18.1241.3 shall include a DD214 Proof of Service and Discharge, a Veterans Administration rating decision letter, proof of disability (if the disability is not indicated on the DD214), and appropriate legal documents setting forth the 51% natural persons QDV ownership.

Fraudulent Certification as a Qualified Disabled Veteran may result in debarment under MCL 18.264.

Certification of a Michigan Based Business

(Information Required Prior to Contract Award for Application of State Reciprocity Provisions)

To qualify as a Michigan Based Business:

Vendor must have, during the 12 months immediately preceding this bid deadline:

or If the business is newly established, for the period the business has been in existence, it has:

(Check all that apply):

Filed a Michigan single business tax return showing a portion, or all the income tax base allocated or apportioned to the State of Michigan pursuant to the Michigan Single Business Tax Act, 1975 PA 228, MCL 208.1 – 208.145:

or

Filed a Michigan income tax return showing income generated in or attributed to the State of Michigan; or

Withheld Michigan income tax from compensation paid to the bidder’s owners and remitted the tax to the

Department of Treasury; or

I certify that I have personal knowledge of such filing or withholding, that it was more than a nominal filing for the purpose of gaining the status of a Michigan business, and that it indicates a significant business presence in the state, considering the size of the business and the nature of its activities.

I authorize the Michigan Department of Treasury to verify that the business has or has not met the criteria for a Michigan business indicated above and to disclose the verifying information to the procuring agency.

Bidder shall also indicate one of the following:

Bidder qualifies as a Michigan business (provide zip code: ________________)

Bidder does not qualify as a Michigan business (provide name of State: _____________).

Principal place of business is outside the State of Michigan, however service/commodity provided by a location within the State of Michigan (provide zip code: (___________).

Fraudulent Certification as a Michigan business is prohibited by MCL 18.1268 § 268. A BUSINESS THAT PURPOSELY OR WILLFULLY SUBMITS A FALSE CERTIFICATION THAT IT IS A MICHIGAN BUSINESS OR FALSELY INDICATES THE STATE IN WHICH IT HAS ITS PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS GUILTY OF A FELONY, PUNISHABLE BY A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN $25,000 and subject to debarment under MCL 18.264.

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BID BOND

BID SUBMITTED ON the _______ day of ________________, 20____.

Bid Security is in the form of a Bid Bond _______ Bid Bond form has been duly executed _______; or

A Bank Certified or Cashier's check ___ or Money Order ___ is attached to this page ____ (If Bid Security is by Check or Money Order, the original check or money order must be delivered to the issuing office before Bid Due Time. ALL other SIGMA bid submittals are also still to be made).

If the Bidder is an Individual:

Name of Individual: _________________________________________________________

Name & Title of Person Authorized to sign: ___________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________________ (If not the Individual, Attach Power of Attorney) Date

Doing Business as: _________________________________________________________

Business Address: _________________________________________________________

County of registration _________________________

Telephone: _________________________ FAX: ______________________

If the Bidder is a Partnership:

By: _________________________________________________________ (True Name of the Partnership)

Partner Authorized to Sign Date

Signature: _________________________________________________________ (Attach evidence of Authority to sign) Date

Business Address: _________________________________________________________

County of registration _________________________

Telephone: _________________________ FAX _______________________

If the Bidder is a Corporation:

By: _________________________________________________________ (Legal Corporation Name)

Name & Title of Authorized Officer: __________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________________ (Attach evidence of Authority to sign) Date

Name & Title of Officer Attesting: __________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________________ Date

Business Address: _________________________________________________________

Telephone: _________________________ FAX _______________________

(State of Incorporation): _________________________________________________________

If The Bidder is A Joint Venture: JOINT VENTURE SIGNATURES MUST BE AS PROVIDED IN INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS.

EACH JOINT VENTURER SIGNING THE BID MUST SIGN IN THE MANNER INDICATED FOR AN INDIVIDUAL, A PARTNERSHIP OR A CORPORATION. IF MORE THAN TWO JOINT VENTURERS OF THE SAME TYPE ARE INCLUDED, USE ADDITIONAL PAGES. JOINT VENTURE STATE OF INCORPORATION ___________________ OR COUNTY OF REGISTRATION

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POST-BID SUBMITTALS

The PSC will request this submittal after bid opening. Complete and submit these items within two business days after the request.

BIDDER’S EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION RATING (EMR) ____________

Attach letter of explanation if the Bidder does not have an EMR.

PROPOSED PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT _______________________________

Attach brief resume or list of similar successful projects.

LIST OF SIMILAR PROJECTS COMPLETED BY THE BIDDER

Please list at least three completed projects of similar size and complexity to the project being bid, with reference contact information

REFERENCE #___

Owner: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Project/Contract Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Location of Project/Contract: ____________________________________________________________________

Contract Price: _______________________ Project/Contract Started: ____________ Completed: ____________

Owner's Representative (Name and Telephone): _____________________________________________________

Scope of Project/Contract: ______________________________________________________________________

REFERENCE #___

Owner: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Project/Contract Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Location of Project/Contract: ____________________________________________________________________

Contract Price: _______________________ Project/Contract Started: ____________ Completed: ____________

Owner's Representative (Name and Telephone): _____________________________________________________

Scope of Project/Contract: ______________________________________________________________________

REFERENCE #___

Owner: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Project/Contract Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Location of Project/Contract: ____________________________________________________________________

Contract Price: _______________________ Project/Contract Started: ____________ Completed: ____________

Owner's Representative (Name and Telephone): _____________________________________________________

Scope of Project/Contract: ______________________________________________________________________

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POST BID SUBMITTALS: LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS

The Apparent Low Bidder shall nominate for each Division of Specification and/or trade category, the Subcontractor to be awarded Sub-agreements, including the apparent Low Bidder if work is to be self-performed. Nominated subcontractors shall not be removed, replaced, or added to except by written request for good reason, subject to Owner acceptance.

Division, Specification Section Nominated Amount of Subcontract and/or Trade Subcontractor(s)

1.________________________ _________________________ __________________

2.________________________ _________________________ __________________

3.________________________ _________________________ __________________

4.________________________ _________________________ __________________

5.________________________ _________________________ __________________

6.________________________ _________________________ __________________

7.________________________ _________________________ __________________

8.________________________ _________________________ __________________

9.________________________ _________________________ __________________

10._______________________ _________________________ __________________

11._______________________ _________________________ __________________

12._______________________ _________________________ __________________

13._______________________ _________________________ __________________

14._______________________ _________________________ __________________

The undersigned Apparent Low Bidder _____________________________________________________________ certifies that all the information and data furnished in this List of Subcontractors are current, accurate and complete as of the date stated below.

Signed by:____________________________Name_______________________________ Title ________________________ on this __________ day of ____________________, 20_______.

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PERFORMANCE BOND

SURETY COMPANY REFERENCE No. __________________________________

That "the Contractor," ___________________________________________________, a corporation ___, individual ___, partnership ___, joint venture ___ of the State of __________________, qualified to do business in the State of Michigan, as Principal, and "the Surety," ____________________________________________________________________, of the State of _________________, as surety, are held and bound unto the State of Michigan, "the Owner," as Obligee, in the amount of __________________________________________________________________________ Dollars ($_________________), for the payment of which the Contractor and Surety bind themselves, their respective heirs, successors, legal representatives and assigns, jointly and severally, in compliance with 1963 PA 213, as amended, MCL 129.201 et seq.

The Contractor has entered into "the Contract" with the Owner for _______________________________________________ _______________, "the Work," covered by the Contract Documents, which are incorporated into this Performance Bond by this reference.

If the Contractor faithfully performs and fulfills all the undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions, warranties, indemnifications and agreements of the Contract Documents within the Contract Time (including any authorized changes, with or without notice to the Surety) and during the Correction Period, and if the Contractor also performs and fulfills all the undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions, warranties, indemnifications and agreements of any and all duly authorized modifications of the Contract Documents, then THIS

OBLIGATION IS VOID, OTHERWISE TO REMAIN IN FULL

FORCE AND EFFECT.

A. No change in Contract Price or Contract Time, "or equal" or substitution or modification of the Contract Documents (including addition, deletion, or other revision) releases the Surety of its obligations under this Section 00610 Performance Bond. The Surety expressly waives notice of any such change in Contract Price or Contract Time, "or equal" or substitution or modification of the Contract Documents (including addition, deletion, or other revision).

B. This Performance Bond must be solely for the protection of the Owner and its successors, legal representatives or assigns.

C. It is the intention of the Contractor and Surety that they must be bound by all terms and conditions of the Contract Documents (including, but not limited to General Conditions and this Performance Bond). However, this Performance Bond is executed pursuant to 1963 PA 213, as amended, MCL 129.201 et seq., and if any provision(s) of this Performance Bond is/are illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, all other provisions of this Performance Bond must nevertheless remain in full force and effect, and the Owner must be protected to the full extent provided by 1963 PA 213, as amended, MCL 129.201 et seq.

IMPORTANT: The Surety must be authorized to do business in the State of Michigan by the Department of Licensing and

Regulatory Affairs − Insurance Bureau, must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570, and, unless otherwise authorized by the Owner in writing, must have at least an A− Best's rating and a Class VII or better financial size category per current A. M. Best Company ratings.

Name, Address and Telephone of the Surety:

Address and Telephone of Agent, who is either a resident of, or whose principal office is maintained in, the State of Michigan

Signed and sealed this __________ day of _______________________, 20_____.

THE CONTRACTOR: (Print Full Name and Sign) By:___________________________________________________________

WITNESS ______________________________ Name & Title: __________________________________________________

Telephone No. _________________________________________________

THE SURETY: (Print Full Name and Sign) Agent: ________________________________________________________

WITNESS ______________________________ Attorney-in-Fact: ________________________________________________

Telephone No. _______________________________________________

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PAYMENT BOND

SURETY COMPANY REFERENCE No.___________________________________

"the Contractor," ___________________________________________________, a corporation ___, individual ___, partnership ___, joint venture ___ of the State of __________________, qualified to do business in the State of Michigan, as Principal, and "the Surety," ____________________________________________________________________, of the State of _________________, as surety, are held and bound unto the State of Michigan, "the Owner," as Obligee, in the amount of __________________________________________________________________________ Dollars ($_________________), for the payment of which the Contractor and Surety bind themselves, their respective heirs, successors, legal representatives and assigns, jointly and severally, in compliance with 1963 PA 213, as amended, MCL 129.201 et seq.

The Contractor has entered into "the Contract" with the Owner for _____________________________________________ __________________, "the Work," covered by the Contract Documents, which are incorporated into this Payment Bond by this reference.

If the Contractor promptly pays all claimants supplying labor or materials to the Contractor or to the Contractor's Subcontractors in the prosecution of the Work, then THIS

OBLIGATION IS VOID, OTHERWISE TO REMAIN IN FULL

FORCE AND EFFECT.

A. All rights and remedies on this Payment Bond are solely for the protection of all claimants supplying labor and materials to the Contractor or the Contractor's Subcontractors in the prosecution of the Work and must be determined in accordance with Michigan Law.

B. No change in Contract Price or Contract Time, "or equal" or substitution or modification of the Contract Documents (including addition, deletion, or other revision) must release the Surety of its obligations under this Payment Bond. The Surety hereby expressly waives notice of any such change in Contract Price or Contract Time, "or equal" or substitution or modification of the Contract Documents (including addition, deletion, or other revision).

C. It is the intention of the Contractor and Surety that they must be bound by all terms and conditions of the Contract Documents (including, but not limited to this Payment Bond). However, this Payment Bond is executed pursuant to 1963 PA 213, as amended, MCL 129.201 et seq., and if any provision(s) of this Payment Bond is/are illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, all other provisions of this Payment Bond must nevertheless remain in full force and effect, and the Owner must be protected to the full extent provided by 1963 PA 213, as amended, MCL 129.201 et seq.

IMPORTANT: The Surety must be authorized to do business in the State of Michigan by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory

Affairs − Insurance Bureau, must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570, and, unless otherwise authorized by the Owner in writing, must have at least an A− Best's rating and a Class VII or better financial size category per current A. M. Best Company ratings.

Name, Address and Telephone of the Surety:

Address and Telephone of Agent, who is either a resident of, or whose principal office is maintained in, the State of Michigan

Signed and sealed this __________ day of _______________________, 20_____.

THE CONTRACTOR: (Print Full Name and Sign) By:___________________________________________________________

WITNESS ______________________________ Name & Title: __________________________________________________

Telephone No. _________________________________________________

THE SURETY: (Print Full Name and Sign) Agent: ________________________________________________________

WITNESS ______________________________ Attorney-in-Fact: ________________________________________________

Telephone No. ____________________________________________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTRACT FORMS

BID SUMMARY FORM

BID SCHEDULE

QUALIFIED DISABLED VETERAN (QDV) BUSINESS REPRESENTATION

CERTIFICATION OF A MICHIGAN BASED BUSINESS

BID BOND

POST-BID SUBMITTALS

PERFORMANCE BOND

PAYMENT BOND

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND CONTRACT CONDITIONS

SECTION TITLE PAGES THRU

00010 PRE-BID INFORMATION 00-1

00100 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 00-5 TO 00-8

00120 SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS 00-8

00200 INFORMATION TO BIDDERS 00-8 TO 00-9

00700 GENERAL CONDITIONS 00-9 TO 00-19

00750 SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS 00-19 TO 00-20

00800 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS 00-20

00900 ADDENDA 00-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 SUMMARY OF WORK 01-1

01020 ALLOWANCES 01-1

01025 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 01-1

01030 ALTERNATES 01-1

01040 COORDINATION 01-1 TO 01-2

01050 FIELD ENGINEERING 01-2

01060 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 01-2 TO 01-4

01090 REFERENCES 01-4

01100 PROJECT PROCEDURES 01-4 TO 01-5

01200 PROJECT MEETINGS 01-5

01300 SUBMITTALS 01-5 TO 01-6

01400 QUALITY CONTROL 01-6 TO 01-7

01500 CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS 01-7 TO 01-8

01600 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT 01-8

01650 FACILITY START-UP 01-8

01700 CONTRACT CLOSE-OUT 01-8 TO 01-9

01800 MAINTENANCE 01-9

APPENDIX I – GLOSSARY

APPENDIX II – SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

APPENDIX III – SPECIAL PROJECT PROCEDURES

APPENDIX IV – PREVAILING WAGES

APPENDIX V – PHOTOS

APPENDIX VI – PERMITS

DRAWINGS - BOUND SEPARATELY

TITLE SHEET NUMBER

TITLE DT

NOTES C-001

LEGEND C-002

SOIL BORINGS B-2 C-003

SOIL BORINGS B-3 C-004

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SOIL BORINGS B-4 C-005

REMOVALS – SOUTH SITE C-121

PROPOSED – SOUTH SITE C-122

SOUTH CROSSING PROFILES C-123

REMOVALS – NORTH SITE C-131

PROPOSED – NORTH SITE C-132

NORTH CROSSING PROFILES C-133

TECHNICAL SPECFICATIONS

SITE CLEARING 31 10 00

EARTH MOVING 31 20 00

DEWATERING 31 23 19

EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS 31 25 00

TURF AND GRASSES 32 92 00

STORM UTILITY DRAINAGE PIPING 33 41 00

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DIVISION 00

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND CONTRACT CONDITIONS

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SECTION 00010 PRE-BID INFORMATION

1. Invitation to Bid (ITB) − Your firm is invited to submit a Bid. The State of Michigan as the Owner will receive bids electronically through the SIGMA VSS website at https://sigma.michigan.gov/webapp/PRDVSS2X1/AltSelfService, for Nahma Grade Multiuse Trail Culvert Installations until 2:00 p.m., ET, on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. The State reserves the right to cancel this Invitation to Bid (ITB) or change the date and time for submitting Bids by announcing same at any time before the established date and time for Bid opening. Bids must remain open for acceptance by the Owner for no less than the Bid hold period. Contractor may agree to extend the Bid hold period. However, any such extension must be based upon no increase in the Bid Price and/or Contract Time.

2. Work Description − The Work, the Nahma Grade Multiuse Trail Culvert Installations, Agency No. 751, Index 5200, DTMB File No. 751/20155.JBB includes, but is not necessarily limited to: Installing new aluminum box/arch culverts structures over water crossings at two locations on the proposed Nahma Grade Multi Use Trail. Each water crossing is roughly 12’-14’ wide. The complete work scope will include all associated work such as clearing, stream water and ground water control during construction, excavation, backfill, bedding aggregate, a new gravel trail surface over the bridges, slope restoration, and erosion control measures. An alternate price for precast concrete box culverts is requested. The site is located Delta County, MI, South Site:

45.859832°, -86.677026°, North Site: 45.889908°, -86.706980° as shown on the Drawings.

3. Bidding Documents − Sets of Bidding Documents may be obtained at https://sigma.michigan.gov/webapp/PRDVSS2X1/AltSelfService .

4. Bid Security − Each Bid must enclose a duly executed Bid Security, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bidder's Base Bid, paid to the “State of Michigan” in the form of a certified or cashier’s check or money order drawn upon a bank insured by an agency of the Federal Government, or a bid bond signed by both the Contractor and authorized surety company. If Bid Security is by check or money order, such certified or cashier’s check or money order must be delivered in original copy before the Bid Due Time to:

State Facilities Administration Design & Construction Division

3111 W. St. Joseph Street

All other Bid information must be submitted via SIGMA as per standard bidding procedures.

5. Pre-Bid Conference − A mandatory prebid conference will be held at the project site. Meet at the substation south of the intersection of US-2 and County Road 497, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. The substation is located on County Road 497 at 45.893341°, -86.708734°. Other parties interested in the Work are encouraged to attend the tour. Addenda may be issued, in response to issues raised at the pre-bid conference and tour, or as the Owner and/or Professional may otherwise consider necessary.

The purpose of the pre-bid conference and inspection is to answer questions and provide an inspection tour of the Project site at the scheduled time on the day of the meeting. A representative will be available to assist the Contractors. Other inspection visits may be allowed if needed. Individuals needing special services to fully participate in the meeting due to a disability may contact Jeff Barsch, Project Director at barschj@michigan.gov.

6. SIGMA VENDOR NUMBER: If you are bidding a State job for the first time, visit the State of Michigan SIGMA website, https://sigma.michigan.gov/webapp/PRDVSS2X1/AltSelfService, and follow the “SOM VSS User Guide for New Vendors” instructions, located under Forms and Reference Documents. Registration is required for bid submission. Do not wait until the last minute to submit a proposal, as the SIGMA system requires the creation of an account and entry of certain information, in addition to uploading and submitting the materials. The SIGMA system will not allow a proposal to be submitted after the proposal deadline, even if a portion of the proposal has been updated.

Questions on how to submit information or how to navigate in the SIGMA VSS system can be answered by calling (517) 373-4111 or

(888) 734-9749.

7. Equal Employment Opportunity − Covenants to not discriminate in employment by Contractors, Subcontractors and Suppliers required by Law are contained in Instructions to Bidders and General Conditions and are applicable to the Work and any Sub-agreement under the Contract.

8. Contract Times − The Contract Times and the associated liquidated damages are specified in the Contract.

9. Contact Person − All requests or inquiries concerning the Bidding Documents, or the Work must be addressed to Jared Hyrkas, PE, at jared.hyrkas@ohm-advisors.com. Questions will be accepted until Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 12:00 p.m. EST.

10. Award − Subject to any agreed extension of the period for holding Bids, Bids must remain valid for acceptance by the Owner for 60 Calendar Days after the date of Bid opening. In addition, the Owner expressly reserves the right, within the Owner's sole discretion, to reject any or all Bids, to waive any irregularities, to issue post-Bid Addenda and re-bid the Work without re-advertising, to re-advertise for Bids, to withhold the award for any reason the Owner determines and/or to take any other appropriate action.

11. Performance and Payment Bonds – A performance bond and a payment bond are required for all contracts over $50,000.00.

END OF SECTION 00010

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SECTION 00100 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. PREPARATION OF BID: Execute Bid fully and properly. Bid Summary Form (DTMB -0401D) and Bid Form Attachments must be used and completely filled out for the Bid to be considered responsive and meeting the requirements of the contract solicitation.

All Bid prices must be printed or typed in both words and figures.

2. BID CHECKLIST: Submit Bid Summary Form with original signatures plus Bid Form Attachments in accordance with the electronic bidding procedures on the SIGMA VSS website.

A complete Bid will consist of the following forms, which are included immediately following the Bid Summary Form:

Bids SUBMIT THESE Bid Forms and Bid Form Attachments

All Bids □ Signed and completed Bid Summary Form (DTMB-0401D).

□ Bid Schedule.

□ Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) Business Representation.

□ Bid Security in the amount of 5% of Base Bid Price.

If Bid Security is by check or money order, such certified or cashier’s check or money order must be delivered in original copy before the Bid Due Time to:

State Facilities Administration Design & Construction Division

3111 W. St. Joseph Street

All other Bid information must be submitted via SIGMA as per standard bidding procedure

□ Signature Authorization or copy of the partnership agreement if signed by all partners.

□ List of Subcontractors and Suppliers

Over $50K □ Forms listed under All Bids.

□ Payment and Performance Bond (upon issuing the Notice of Award).

Over $100K □ Forms listed under All Bids.

□ Certification of a Michigan Based Business.

Over $250K □ Forms listed under All Bids.

□ Certification of a Michigan Based Business.

Apparent Low Bidders ONLY (upon request from the Professional)

□ Experience Modification Rating (EMR), or a letter stating why the Bidder does not have one.

□ Identification of the proposed project superintendent, with a resume or list of similar projects handled by that individual.

□ A list of at least three (3) projects completed by the Bidder, within the last three (3) years of similar size and complexity, with contact information for references for each.

□ A list of nominated sub-contractors, including proposed self-performed categories, for each

Division/Trade/etc.

3. BID SUBMISSION: Bids must be submitted electronically through the SIGMA VSS website at https://sigma.michigan.gov/webapp/PRDVSS2X1/AltSelfService.

4. BID GUARANTEE: Each proposal must be accompanied by either a bank certified or cashier's check on an open, solvent bank or a bid bond with an authorized surety company (the surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570) in the amount of five percent of the base bid payable to the State of Michigan, as a guarantee of good faith. If the successful Bidder fails to furnish satisfactory bonds and insurance within fifteen Calendar Days after Notice of Award, such guarantee must be forfeited to the State as liquidated damages. If Bid Security is by check or money order, such certified or cashier’s check or money order must be delivered in original copy before the Bid Due Time to the Issuing Office. The bid security, exclusive of

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5. Left Blank Intentionally.

6. MICHIGAN BASED BUSINESS CERTIFICATION: All Bidders submitting Bids in excess of $100,000.00 must complete the

Certification of Michigan Based Business. This information will determine if a Bidder qualifies as a "Michigan" business for purposes of application of reciprocity where applicable.

7. POST-BID SUBMITTAL: For all projects, the Professional may request a Post-Bid Submittal from the Apparent Low

Bidders. The Apparent Low Bidders must submit to the Professional, within two Business Days after receipt of the Professional’s request,

• Experience Modification Rating (EMR), or a letter stating why the Bidder does not have one.

• Identification of the proposed project superintendent with a resume or list of similar projects managed by that individual.

• A list of at least three (3) projects completed by the Bidder, within the last three (3) years of similar size and complexity, with contact information for references for each.

Failure to provide the submittals may disqualify the Bid.

8. SIGNATURES: All Bids, notifications, claims, and statements must be signed as follows:

(a) Corporations: Signature of official must 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 must be accompanied by a signed copy of the legal document (e.g., Power of Attorney or partnering agreement) authorizing the individual signing to bind all partners. If Bid is signed by all partners, no authorization is required.

(c) Individual: No authorization is needed. Each signature must be witnessed.

9. BID PRICES: The Bidder’s Base Bid and Alternate Bid prices must include, and payment for completed Work will compensate in full for: all services, obligations, responsibilities, management, supervision, labor, materials, devices, equipment, construction equipment, general conditions, permits, patent fees and royalties, testing, inspection and approval responsibilities, warranties, temporary facilities, small tools, supplies, Bonds, insurance, taxes, mobilization, close-out, overhead and profit and all connections, appurtenances and any other incidental items of any kind or nature, as are necessary to complete the Work, in a neat, first quality, workmanlike and satisfactory manner in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications and as otherwise required to fulfill the requirements of the Bidding Documents. For each Cash Allowance item, the Bidder must include, within the Bid, all labor costs, construction equipment costs, insurance and Bond premiums and other general conditions costs and Fees (Bidder’s and Subcontractors’) to complete Work associated with the material, equipment, or other designated item to be furnished under the Cash Allowance. For each Provisionary Allowance, the Bidder must include, within the Bid, insurance, premiums (not recoverable as labor burden) and Bond premiums required to complete Work that may be ordered under a Provisionary Allowance.

10. INSPECTION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS AND SITE CONDITIONS: The Bidder must carefully review and inspect all documents referenced and made part of this ITB, site conditions, all applicable statutes, regulations, ordinances, and resolutions addressing or relating to the goods and services under this contract. Failure to do so or failure to acquire clarifications and answers to any discovered conflicts, ambiguities, errors, or omissions in the Bidding Documents will be at the Bidder’s sole risk.

11. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND LAWS: The Bidder awarded the Contract must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local Laws including health and safety regulations, environmental protection, permits and licensing.

12. INTERPRETATIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE BID AND BIDDING DOCUMENTS: All requests for clarification or interpretation of the Bidding Documents, all proposals for any modifications to the Bidding Documents, all requests for information and all other questions or inquiries about the Bidding Documents and/or the Work shall be submitted in writing to the Contact Person identified in the Bid Documents. Requests or inquiries received less than seven Calendar Days before the date of Bid opening will be answered only if (a) the response can be given through an Addendum made available at least seventy-two hours before Bid opening (counting Business Days only), (b) the Bid opening is postponed by Addendum, or (c) the Work is rebid without readvertising following the issuance of post-Bid Addenda.

Bidders must not rely upon any oral statements or conversations regarding…