Ella White Site Work
This sealed bid procurement is being conducted by Alpena Public Schools for their 2020 Bond Project-Ella White Elementary Series 1, Phase 1, Bid Package No. 2, a capital improvement project located in Michigan. The procurement seeks separate prime contractors to perform site work services and asphalt paving for the elementary school facility. The project encompasses two bid divisions: Sitework (310000) and Asphalt Paving (321200). Sealed bid proposals must be submitted to the APS Administration Office at 2373 Gordon Rd., Alpena, MI 49707 by 2:00 PM (local time) on April 8, 2021, with public opening and reading of proposals occurring at 2:05 PM via Zoom meeting. Wolgast Corporation has been designated as the Construction Management Firm responsible for overall project administration. Bidding documents are available electronically through Wolgast Corporation, with plan requests directed to Leona Ritthaler and clarification requests regarding bidding procedures and design intent directed to Luke Gerhart. All bidders must provide a sworn and notarized familial disclosure statement in compliance with MCL 380.1267 to verify no familial relationships exist between the bidder and members of the school board or district leadership; bids without this disclosure statement will not be accepted.
Bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the Base Bid must accompany each proposal in the form of a Bid Bond, Cashier's Check, or Money Order from a qualified surety authorized to do business in Michigan; personal checks are not acceptable. Bids may not be withdrawn for 60 days after the bid date, and successful bidders may be required to furnish additional Surety Bonds as specified in the project specifications. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, accept a bid other than the low bid, and waive informalities or irregularities in the bid proposals. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organization types are mentioned in the procurement documents. Wolgast Corporation is identified as the existing infrastructure and administrative entity for project coordination. Specific pricing and funding amounts are not detailed in this advertisement, and the Owner will award contracts on or about a date to be determined to separate prime contractors for the designated bid divisions.
Michigan 4/8/21, 7:00 AM 3/12/21, 12:00 AM Au Gres-Sims Schools Asbestos Abatement
Au Gres-Sims School District in Michigan is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors to perform asbestos abatement services at its school facility. This procurement requires contractors to complete comprehensive asbestos abatement work with specifications available through Northern Analytical Services, LLC, either online at no cost or in printed form for a non-refundable $50 fee. A mandatory pre-bid site inspection meeting will be held on May 19, 2020 at 11:00 AM via Zoom teleconference to allow interested bidders to review the project scope and specifications. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Au Gres-Sims School District Administration Office located at 310 South Cort Street, Au Gres, Michigan 48703 by 2:00 PM local time on May 22, 2020, with the public bid opening occurring immediately thereafter via Zoom teleconference where bids will be read aloud. All project inquiries must be directed in writing to John Rehkopf at john@northernas.com or via fax at 866-214-4739. Each bid must include bid security equal to five percent of the base bid amount, provided as either a bid bond from a Michigan-authorized surety, a cashier's check, or money order payable to the District, and bids may not be withdrawn for 60 days following the bid date.
The procurement does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions regarding disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. All bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized familial disclosure statement identifying any relationships between bidder ownership or employees and school board members, intermediate school board members, or the superintendent, as well as a sworn and notarized affidavit confirming compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the solicitation documents. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids in accordance with Michigan Compiled Law 380.1267. The specific award value or budget range for this asbestos abatement project is not disclosed in the posted opportunity materials.
Michigan 5/22/20, 6:59 PM 5/18/20, 12:00 AM 751/17049. BDW Allegan SGA Fennville Farms Zone 7 Dike Repair
This competitive sealed bid procurement is issued by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), State Facilities Administration on behalf of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for dike repair work at Fennville Farms Zone 7 in the Allegan State Game Area, located in Allegan County, Michigan. The project scope encompasses approximately 2,240 linear feet of dike embankment restoration, removal and replacement of two existing water control structures, undercutting and subgrade stabilization, placement of geotextile and granular backfill materials, installation of 24-inch Agri-Drain inline control structures, riprap placement, installation of a mobile pump platform, and site restoration including topsoil replacement and seeding. The base bid includes 15 line items with quantities including 5,950 cubic yards of subgrade undercut, 9,800 square yards of geotextile stabilization, 5,950 cubic yards of aggregate base placement, 2,170 cubic yards of engineered fill below full service water level, and 2,240 cubic yards of engineered fill above full service water level, with a provisional allowance of $50,000. The contractor must complete work within 90 consecutive calendar days between May 15 and September 15, 2019, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day assessed for delays beyond substantial completion. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour was held on April 9, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Fennville Farm Unit Office. Electronic bids were due on April 17, 2019 at 2:00 PM through the SIGMA VSS system, and questions regarding bidding documents were accepted until April 12, 2019 at 2:00 PM, directed to Daniel Capone at The Mannik and Smith Group, Inc. Bid security of 5 percent of the base bid price is required, and all bids exceeding $100,000 must include Michigan-based business certification.
Bids exceeding $50,000 require performance and payment bonds. No prevailing wage requirements apply to this project, as clarified in Addendum 1. Bidders must base proposals on specified materials and equipment only, with no "or equal" or substitution proposals permitted after bid opening except as provided in the General Conditions. The contractor must maintain a competent superintendent on-site during working hours, obtain all required permits and certifications prior to commencing work, comply with Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act standards and soil erosion and sedimentation control regulations, implement invasive species decontamination protocols, and coordinate work to minimize interference with the boating access site. The project design includes two alternatives: a base design with a 2-foot thick geo-reinforced aggregate subgrade and an alternative design with a 1.5-foot thick subgrade, with the owner making the final selection. While no specific budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents, the project is funded under Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division Funding Code 751W95612, and the $50,000 provisional allowance and 5 percent bid security requirement suggest a total project value likely exceeding $100,000.
Michigan 4/17/19, 7:00 PM 4/12/19, 12:00 AM Addendum - Added Questions and Answers***
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued Request for Proposal No. 190000002992 for cadastral surveying services across the Northern Lower Peninsula, specifically targeting five field projects (FM-11-18, FM-15-18, FM-22-18, FM-23-18, and FM-36-18) located in Presque Isle, Montmorency, and Alpena Counties. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive section retracement surveys on existing Department of Natural Resources lands, requiring contractors to conduct corner searches, set and record property corners including 1/16 corners, establish monumentation using stamped 2-inch aluminum caps on 5/8-inch by 34-inch iron rebars per 2009 Bureau of Land Management standards, and perform control measurements and boundary line marking. Deliverables include working AutoCAD drawings submitted five business days before final staking, two signed and stamped final maps (one on 4 mil mylar), least squares adjustment reports at 95% confidence with error ellipses, field notes, Land Corner Record Certificates (LCRC) or remonumentation certificates for all recorded corners, state plane and latitude-longitude coordinate files in CSV format, witness tree documentation, and blue composite posts at one-foot offsets on state land. Contractors must employ a licensed professional surveyor in responsible charge and a survey crew chief, each demonstrating minimum five projects completed within the past eight years and proficiency in Michigan Professional Surveying standards, GNSS protocols, and relevant software applications; key personnel cannot be reassigned without prior written State approval, with unauthorized removal resulting in material breach penalties up to $15,000 per individual. The proposal deadline was August 23, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern, with an anticipated contract begin date of September 3, 2019, and all contract work required to be completed by August 14, 2020; a mandatory kick-off meeting must occur within 30 calendar days of contract execution. The State evaluated proposals on a pass/fail basis assessing contractor compliance with staffing requirements, key personnel qualifications, subcontractor disclosure, and acceptance of standard contract terms, reserving the right to conduct facility tours, oral presentations, interviews, reference checks, and background checks during evaluation.
The procurement included no designated set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, though bidders were required to complete a Vendor Questions Worksheet addressing qualified disabled veteran status and various certifications including clean corporate citizen status and abusive labor practices compliance. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the solicitation documents. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 per accident, workers' compensation coverage, and employers liability insurance of $500,000 per accident. Pricing must remain firm for the entire contract term with no price escalation, and contractors must submit pricing schedules in modifiable formats (Microsoft Word or Excel) addressing all potential charges including setup fees, shipping and handling, per-piece pricing, and palletizing costs; the State was not obligated to accept the lowest price and could consider overall economic impact, total-cost-of-ownership factors, and prior performance in its award determination. The contract period extends through August 14, 2020, with the State reserving the right to award to multiple vendors and to adjust the number of 1/16 corners set and recorded on all projects as needed. While the specific contract value was not disclosed in the solicitation documents, contracts valued at $250,000 or greater require State Administrative Board approval, suggesting the potential magnitude of this procurement.
Michigan 8/23/19, 8:00 PM 8/16/19, 12:00 AM Request for Lawn Mowing Services
Martin Public Schools, located in Martin, Michigan within Allegan County, issued a Request for Proposals on May 3, 2018, for comprehensive lawn mowing and grounds maintenance services at a single school building location. The procurement encompasses mowing and maintenance of all lawn areas, athletic fields (baseball, football, and softball), and grounds-related tasks including string trimming, edging, spring cleanup, and fall cleanup. Qualified vendors must provide three local references, preferably from Allegan, Barry, Kent, Kalamazoo, or Ottawa counties, and furnish a certificate of liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 in coverage along with annual copies of workers' compensation and liability insurance documentation. Proposals must include cost-per-mow bids for each contract year (2018, 2019, and 2020), address acceptable payment forms, and remain firm for ninety days following the May 17, 2018 deadline. Two hardcopies of sealed proposals must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. on May 17, 2018, to Martin High School Office (1556 Chalmers Street, Martin, MI 49070), with all timely submissions publicly opened at that location and time. The school district will award a three-year contract beginning in spring 2018 and ending in fall 2020, with the Maintenance Supervisor retaining authority to determine service satisfaction and make final decisions regarding work necessity, with provisions for immediate contract termination if service proves unsatisfactory.
The RFP contains no stated set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation based on organizational type or disadvantaged enterprise status, indicating the procurement is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Monthly invoicing will be required with payment due within fifteen working days of receipt, with a $500 retainer held from the final invoice until all repairs and fall cleanup are completed to the district's satisfaction. All work must comply with applicable city, county, and state regulations. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the RFP materials provided, requiring interested bidders to contact the school district directly for budgetary information or historical cost data that may inform their pricing proposals.
Michigan 5/17/18, 3:00 PM 5/3/18, 12:00 AM