Front Steps, Porch, Sidewalk and Retaining Wall Repair - Monteith Branch Library

The Detroit Public Library is requesting bids for concrete repair and replacement at the Monteith Branch Library (14100 Kercheval Avenue, Detroit), including removal and replacement of front steps, porch, and sidewalk with new gray concrete; retaining wall repair; and handrail replacement, with bids due August 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST via Bidnet Direct. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., with RSVP required by July 23 at 4:00 p.m. EST to tlove@detroitpubliclibrary.org.

Bidders must provide three project references from similar work completed within the past five years and demonstrate qualifications including a named project manager, relevant project experience, and a detailed work plan. The price proposal must include detailed fee schedules broken down by task with hourly rates, unit prices, or lump sum fees as applicable. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation with Michigan statutory limits, Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate limits, and Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 minimum combined single limits. The contractor must provide a minimum one-year warranty covering workmanship and materials. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, eight hours per day, beginning at either 7:00 a.m. or 8:00 a.m. as coordinated with DPL. The Library will be closed to the public during construction.

The Detroit Public Library is exempt from Michigan sales tax and will provide tax exemption documentation for material purchases. Payment follows Net 45 terms for properly executed invoices; no advance deposits or upfront payments will be provided prior to work commencement. Questions must be submitted through Bidnet Direct by July 28, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST, with DPL responses due by July 30. Public bid opening is scheduled for August 7 at 2:05 p.m. EST via Microsoft Teams. One award is anticipated subject to Detroit Library Commission approval.