Gier Parking Lot Reconstruction

Hillsdale Community Schools is seeking bids for the 2019 Gier Elementary School Parking Lot Reconstruction Project located in Hillsdale, Michigan. The procurement involves a comprehensive parking lot reconstruction with a base bid that includes pavement and base removal, sidewalk and curb removal, minor storm sewer improvements, and new parking lot infrastructure construction. Specific deliverables include constructing a new parking lot subbase and base, hot mix asphalt paving, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, and topsoil restoration. The project features two alternates: Alternate No. 1 covers site lighting work with concrete pole bases, poles, fixtures, and connections, while Alternate No. 2 involves constructing a new parking lot on an adjacent school-owned lot. Sealed bids are due on May 13, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at the HCSS Admin Building, with bids primarily solicited on a lump sum price basis and unit prices for HMA patching work. Bidders must provide a 5% bid security and will be evaluated based on qualifications, experience, and compliance with bid requirements.

The contract does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project is being engineered by MT Engineering, LLC, with a $3,500 allowance for subgrade undercutting and backfill and a $1,500 allowance for a light pole in Alternate No. 1. Contractors must furnish performance and payment bonds and meet specific insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, general liability, and automobile liability coverage. The contract time mandates completion of the base bid work prior to August 1, 2019, with Alternate No. 2 work to be completed by August 10, 2019, if selected. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves comprehensive parking lot reconstruction and associated infrastructure improvements. The owner reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and to waive irregularities, with the intent to award to the lowest responsible bidder while considering the contractor's overall qualifications and project compliance.