2025 Street Program Bid

The City of Owosso, Michigan, is seeking bids for the 2025 Street Program, a comprehensive street infrastructure improvement project located on Howell Street and Lynn Street in Shiawassee County. The procurement solicits qualified contractors to perform multiple infrastructure upgrades, including hot mix asphalt (HMA) paving, HMA base crushing and shaping, asphalt stabilization, storm sewer installation, and associated utility modifications. Key deliverables include road reconstruction, drainage structure replacements, sidewalk and curb ramp improvements, and utility adjustments across approximately 4+50 station lengths. Bidders must submit a complete proposal with a 5% bid bond and be prepared to enter a contract within 10 consecutive calendar days of bid acceptance, providing a 100% performance bond. The bid is structured as an "All or None" procurement, requiring comprehensive pricing for all requested items, with bids due by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. The project timeline mandates work commencement no earlier than April 21, 2025, with completion expected by June 14, 2025, allowing potential extensions for adverse weather conditions.

The City of Owosso has implemented a local preference policy that provides a competitive advantage to businesses, offering a 6% bid preference to companies located within city limits and paying local property taxes, or a 3% advantage to businesses within Shiawassee County. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears open to various qualified contractors capable of meeting technical specifications and performance requirements. The project involves detailed infrastructure work, including 753 square yards of HMA base crushing for Lynn Street, 1,069 square yards for Howell Street, and 129 linear feet of SDR-26 sewer installation. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including a vendor bid proposal, signature page, local preference affidavit, and W-9 form. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the project encompasses significant road reconstruction and utility infrastructure improvements, suggesting a substantial municipal investment in infrastructure maintenance and enhancement.