Lake Front Park Boat Launch Parking Lot and Wedgewood Resurfacing

The state and local contract opportunity involves infrastructure improvement projects for Lake Front Park and Wedgewood Road in Michigan, specifically located in Wayne County. The procurement is for comprehensive road and parking lot resurfacing and reconstruction, managed by the local government. Project scope includes HMA (Hot Mix Asphalt) pavement removal, earth excavation, storm drainage structure adjustments, pavement markings, and related infrastructure work. For Lake Front Park, the project focuses on the boat launch parking lot, while the Wedgewood segment involves 0.1 miles of road resurfacing along the entire road width. The contract opportunity was posted on December 4, 2024, with proposals due by January 14, 2025. Critical technical specifications require attention to aggregate base material, with a specific prohibition on using crushed concrete near water courses, as detailed in Addendum No. 3 dated January 10, 2025. Bidders must acknowledge the addendum by noting its number and date on Page 1 of the Bid Form, ensuring their pricing reflects updated project conditions and material requirements.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the project appears to be a standard municipal infrastructure improvement contract open to qualified contractors. The project involves multiple jurisdictional entities, including Wayne County and Grand Rapids City, suggesting potential opportunities for local and regional contractors. No incumbent vendors or specific contractor restrictions were identified in the available information. The precise budget range is not specified in the current documentation, though municipal infrastructure projects of this nature typically range from $250,000 to $1.5 million depending on exact scope and complexity. Contractors interested in bidding should carefully review the technical specifications, particularly the material requirements outlined in the MDOT 2020 Standard Specifications for Construction, especially Section 902.05 regarding aggregate base material. Potential bidders will need expertise in road resurfacing, pavement removal, drainage infrastructure, and asphalt and concrete repair techniques to successfully compete for this contract opportunity.