Camp Petosega Paving Improvements

Emmet County, Michigan is seeking proposals for the Camp Petosega Paving Improvements project, a comprehensive infrastructure enhancement initiative for a 300-acre campground located on Pickerel Lake. The procurement involves soliciting vendors to provide extensive paving services across five distinct project phases, which include complex infrastructure work such as trenching, HMA base crushing, excavation, culvert installation, drainage course preparation, sub-base and aggregate base construction, HMA paving, shoulder work, traffic control, pavement markings, and site restoration. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for January 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with proposal submissions due on February 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST and a tentative project review and award date of March 3, 2025. Vendors must submit detailed documentation including a schedule of values, project timeline, phase-specific costs, and comprehensive business representations. The county will evaluate proposals based on multiple criteria including initial and ongoing costs, work quality, specification conformity, vendor performance history, and warranty details. All work must adhere to MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction and Emmet County Road Commission Standards, with substantial project completion required by May 31, 2025, prioritizing completion before the Memorial Day weekend.

The Request for Proposals does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Bidders are required to provide comprehensive documentation including references, insurance certificates, and compliance with non-discrimination policies and background check provisions. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the RFP indicates the county will select a vendor based on achieving the best overall value. Contractors must verify necessary quantities to complete the work and demonstrate capability to execute the multi-phase paving improvements. The project encompasses work across a large campground with 90 campsites and seven rental cabins, suggesting a complex infrastructure upgrade that requires significant technical expertise and logistical planning. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate robust construction capabilities, understanding of municipal infrastructure standards, and ability to complete the project within the prescribed timeline.