OU Bear Lake Bridge Repair Project

Oakland University is seeking proposals for the OU Bear Lake Bridge Repair Project, located in Rochester, Michigan, with a contract opportunity covering comprehensive bridge deck rehabilitation. The project involves partial depth concrete repair on the bridge deck's top surface, replacement of approach sealant joints with expansion joints, and replacement of traffic deck coating. Two alternate repair options are included: Alternate No. 1 for partial depth concrete repair of the west and east bridge deck fascia, and Alternate No. 2 for partial depth concrete repair at the stem of the concrete superstructure. The bid is due on January 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM local time, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for December 12, 2023, at 10 AM. Contractors must have a minimum of ten years of continuous experience in concrete restoration and be an authorized applicator by repair materials' manufacturer. Evaluation criteria will include costs, references, communication quality, and relevant experience with higher education institutions. The substantial completion date is set for August 1, 2024, with liquidated damages of $100 per work day for delays beyond the specified completion date.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid security via certified check or bid bond, and the successful contractor will need to provide performance and labor/material bonds for 100% of the contract value. Contractors must comply with environmental health and safety requirements, including detailed documentation of safety protocols and training. The project will be conducted under a smoke-free campus policy, and electronic proposals must be submitted through the Bid4Michigan website. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the bridge repair work suggests a significant infrastructure investment. Contractors will need to carefully review the project specifications, particularly Sections 030100 and 071816, which provide comprehensive requirements for concrete repair work and deck traffic coatings. The project includes a two-year warranty for workmanship and materials, with provisions for repair or replacement of defective work at no additional cost to the owner.