Hemlock Park Cabin Renovations

The City of Dearborn, Michigan is seeking bids for comprehensive renovation of the cabin located at Hemlock Park through Invitation to Bid (ITB) 157117. The procurement involves multiple renovation elements including demolition and replacement of flooring with SPC rigid core LVF, ceiling tiles, painting existing grid, concrete slab replacement on the back patio, installation of a new sliding door with structural framing, and upgrades to HVAC and electrical systems. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience in similar services and provide three professional references. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 10th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., and electronic proposals must be submitted through the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) website by April 17th, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. local time. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, contractor experience, and compliance with detailed documentation requirements such as completed forms for business information, subcontractors, ethics in contracting, and references.

The solicitation includes specific preferences and restrictions, with a priority given to Dearborn-based businesses that are within 5% of the lowest bid. Contractors must meet stringent insurance requirements, including commercial general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, workers' compensation coverage, and automobile liability coverage. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid emphasizes local business participation. Bids must remain firm for a minimum of 90 days, and the contract will be a one-time purchase effective upon full execution. The City reserves the right to award the contract by individual item or in total to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, though specific budget ranges or estimated contract values are not disclosed in the provided documentation.