Johnson & Blair Moody Parking Lot

Taylor School District is requesting bids on asphalt removal and replacement at two parking lots—Johnson Parking Lot and Blair Moody Parking Lot, both located at 13500 Pine Street, Taylor, Michigan—under RFB #26-70, with bids due August 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Inquiries are due August 17, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A local-vendor preference of up to 3% in bid evaluation applies to Taylor-based businesses.

The scope encompasses complete asphalt pavement removal and replacement at both lots, including aggregate subbase installation, base course, binder course, and wearing course construction in accordance with Michigan Department of Transportation standards and specifications. The District will engage a third-party testing company to verify asphalt density and thickness compliance using ASTM and MDOT standards during and after installation.

Bid bonds or certified checks equal to 5% of the bid amount are required for bids exceeding $23,417. Bids exceeding $50,000 require performance bonds and labor–materials payment bonds at 100% of the bid amount. All bidders must provide proof of Workers' Compensation Insurance and comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence for bodily injury and $2 million aggregate for property damage. The successful contractor must execute a two-year warranty guarantee on bituminous pavement workmanship and materials.

Required submittals include one original sealed proposal and two sealed copies; a notarized Certification of No Familial Interest with Board of Education members; Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification; Bidder Information Form; Bidder Certification; and Contractor Code of Conduct acknowledgment. An optional walkthrough is available by contacting the Utility Department at 313-295-5848. The District reserves the right to award the contract, reject any or all bids, conduct contractor interviews before or after award, and negotiate final contract terms within 60 days of award or terminate negotiations and select an alternate bidder. Board of Education approval is required prior to contract award.