Downtown Planter Removal Project Bid

The City of Owosso in Shiawassee County, Michigan, is soliciting sealed bids for the Downtown Planter Removal Project, a comprehensive urban infrastructure improvement initiative focusing on S Washington Street. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a public works project involving extensive removal and reconstruction of downtown streetscape elements. Specific project deliverables include removing 4 tree stumps (6-18 inches), excavating 50 cubic yards of earth, removing 30 cubic yards of masonry and concrete structures, and 75 square yards of existing sidewalk. The project will also involve installing 650 square feet of standard 4-inch concrete sidewalk and 150 square feet of decorative concrete sidewalk, with 15 cubic yards of controlled in-place subbase. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, with work scheduled to begin no earlier than August 25, 2025, and be completed by September 26, 2025. The bid is considered "All or None", requiring bidders to submit pricing for all 12 specified bid items, and any proposal not meeting this requirement will be disqualified.

The procurement includes a local preference policy providing a 6% bid advantage (up to $2,500) for businesses located within Owosso city limits and a 3% advantage for businesses within Shiawassee County. Contractors must provide proof of insurance with the City of Owosso named as an additional insured and comply with equal employment opportunity requirements. The project will require coordination with utility providers including Charter Communications, Consumers Energy, and City of Owosso departments. Bidders must submit several documents with their response, including a vendor proposal, signature page, local preference affidavit, and W-9 form. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day will be assessed for failure to complete the work by the specified date. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the local preference policy suggests a preference for regional businesses. The bid documents do not specify a precise budget range, but the comprehensive nature of the project and the detailed specifications suggest a substantial infrastructure investment for downtown Owosso's streetscape improvements.