Invitation for Bid.pdf

Berrien Springs Public Schools Wightman Shawnee Ballfields Project Project No. 210093

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1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Notice to Bidders: Qualified bidders may submit bids for project as described in this Document. Submit bids according to the Instructions to Bidders.

1. Regulatory Requirements: Submittal, opening, and awarding of bids will be conducted in accordance with Section 38 0. 1267 of the Michigan Legislature.

B. Project Identification: Berrien Springs Public Schools Shawnee Ballfields Project

1. Project Location

Shawnee Ballfields 4411 E. Snow Rd.

Berrien Springs, MI 49103

C. Owner: Berrien Springs Public Schools PO Box 130 Berrien Springs, MI 49103

D. Architect: Wightman & Associates 2303 Pipestone Road Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 Phone: 269-927-0100 Web Site: www.gowightman.com

E. Project Description: Project consists of construction of three ballfields with backstops and fencing, bleachers, sidewalks, dug outs, maintenance building. Also provide 4” water line for irrigation and electrical service. Includes baseball field equipment, grading and seeding, as required to provide a complete installation.

F. Construction Contract: Bids will be received for the following Work:

1. General Contract (all trades).

1.2 BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING

A. Owner will receive sealed lump sum bids until the bid time and date at the location given below. Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders issued by Owner, and delivered as follows:

1. Bid Date: November 7, 2023

2. Bid Time: 3:00 p.m.

3. Location: Berrien Springs STEM/Central Office, 285 Sylvester Ave, Berrien

Springs, MI 49103

B. Bids will be thereafter publicly opened and read aloud.

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C. All bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship between the owner or any employee of the bidder and any member of the board, intermediate school board, or board of directors or the superintendent of the school district, intermediate superintendent of the intermediate school district, or chief executive officer of the public-school academy. The Familial Disclosure Statement is provided in Section 00 60 00.

D. All bids shall be accompanied by Affidavit of Compliance – Iran Economic Sanctions Act in compliance with “Iran Linked Business” within the meaning of the Economic Sanctions Act, Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012. The Board of Education shall not accept a bid that does not include the Affidavit of Compliance. The Affidavit of Compliance is provided in Section 00 60 00.

1.3 BID SECURITY

A. Bid security shall be submitted with each bid in the amount of five (5) percent of the bid amount. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after opening of bids.

Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities.

1.4 PREBID MEETING

A. Prebid Meeting: See Document 00 25 13 "Prebid Meetings."

B. Prebid Meeting: A Prebid meeting for all bidders will be held at Berrien Springs STEM/Central Office, 285 Sylvester Ave, Berrien Springs, MI 49103, on Wednesday, October 17, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., local time. Upon conclusion of the meeting, a site visit will be conducted to review existing conditions. Prospective bidders are urged to attend the meeting and the site visit.

1. Bidders' Questions: Architect will provide responses at the Prebid conference to bidders' questions received up to two business days prior to the conference.

1.5 DOCUMENTS

A. Printed Procurement and Contracting Documents available at a cost of $50 per set plus $10 shipping fee: Obtain after October 10, 2023, at the following location:

1. Wightman, 2303 Pipestone Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

B. Online Procurement and Contracting Documents: Obtain access after October 10, 2023, by contacting the following:

1. Dodge Lead Center: www.dodgeprojects.construction.com

2. Builders Exchange of Michigan: https://home.grbx.com/

3. Wightman Bidding Website: https://bids.gowightman.com/

C. Viewing Procurement and Contracting Documents: Examine after October 10, 2023 at the following location:

1. Wightman, 2303 Pipestone Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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1.6 TIME OF COMPLETION

A. Successful bidder shall begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall complete the Work within the Contract Time.

1.7 BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS

A. Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the Work. A Performance Bond, separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Insurance in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of the successful Bidder.

1.8 NOTIFICATION

A. This Advertisement for Bids document is issued by order of the Administration of Berrien Springs Public Schools.

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