Donnelly St. Partial Removal and Replacement

Garden City Public Schools is seeking bids for the partial removal and replacement of Donnelly Street, a project involving approximately 540 linear feet by 90 feet of roadway located between Garden City Middle School and the Radcliff Center. The procurement requires contractors with a minimum of five years of successful experience in similar roadway construction projects. Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 pm on May 27th, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Monday, May 19th at 1:00 pm at the project site. Bidders must submit a certified check or bid bond for 5% of the total bid amount, provide a comprehensive project work schedule, and include detailed warranty and quality inspection information. Key submission requirements include sworn statements disclosing familial relationships and Iran Linked Business status, with contractors responsible for site safety, warning signs, road closure notifications, daily site cleanup, and full restoration of disturbed areas. The existing curb on the south side of the street will remain intact, and work is not to commence until June 24th, 2025, or later. The board reserves the right to waive irregularities, reject all bids, or select the proposal that best serves the district's interests, with price proposals remaining valid for a minimum of 60 days from the bid date.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The procurement appears to be open to qualified roadway construction contractors with demonstrated experience in municipal infrastructure projects. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, bidders are required to provide comprehensive pricing information as part of their proposal. The project involves standard municipal infrastructure replacement, with contractors expected to manage all aspects of the roadway reconstruction, including material procurement, site preparation, construction, and post-project restoration. Contractors should note that Garden City Public Schools is not automatically exempt from Michigan Sales and Use Taxes, and they will be responsible for paying applicable taxes on permanently attached materials. The project represents a standard municipal infrastructure improvement initiative focused on maintaining and upgrading local roadway infrastructure between educational facilities.