2025 Resource Recovery Center Underground Improvements

Muskegon County is seeking a contractor for the 2025 Resource Recovery Center Underground Improvements project through a competitive bid process. The procurement involves comprehensive infrastructure upgrades, specifically focused on removing an existing 66" culvert and installing a new 72" concrete culvert, with associated surface and restoration work. Key project deliverables include bypass pumping, pavement and curb removal and replacement, and full system restoration. Contractors must provide materials, equipment, labor, and supervision to complete the specified work, including testing and inspection. The bid requires a 5% bid deposit and will be evaluated based on factors such as ability to perform, conformance to specifications, past performance, financial capability, and item pricing. The bid deadline is Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM, with questions due by Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM, and county responses to be issued on Monday, April 7, 2025.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential bidders must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including worker's compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and environmental liability. The successful contractor will be required to obtain a 100% performance bond. The total estimated project budget is $60,000, with two specific allowance line items: $30,000 for unforeseen circumstances and $30,000 for pavement repairs. The project scope includes 275 square yards of surface work, 250 linear feet of curb and gutter removal, 225 linear feet of guardrail removal, 32 tons of hot mix asphalt in multiple layers, and 160 linear feet of 72-inch concrete storm sewer installation. The county will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value, with the contract documents including standard engineering and construction forms, specifications, and construction drawings.