Revised Attachment - Manistee Paving Project

Manistee Area Public Schools is seeking bids for a comprehensive asphalt pavement repair and replacement project at its High and Middle School site located in Manistee, Michigan. The procurement involves detailed paving work targeting two primary areas: the Entrance Ring Road and Faculty Car Lot, and the Food Service Apron and Car Parking Lot. Specific deliverables include cold milling existing pavements, installing geogrid, performing subgrade undercut, adding new aggregate base, and placing new hot mix asphalt layers. The project requires precise technical specifications, including MDOT-modified asphalt mixtures and geotextile-wrapped underdrains, with specific quantities such as 9,255 square yards of cold milling, 900 linear feet of underdrains, and 1,570 tons of 13A MDOT Modified asphalt mixture. Bids are due on Friday, June 20, 2025, by 1:00 pm, with a contract completion date of August 15, 2025. Evaluation criteria include bid security, compliance with Iran Economic Sanctions Act, and disclosure of familial relationships with school board members.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide a 5% bid security and submit a 100% Performance and Payment Bond from a surety company authorized to do business in Michigan. Contractors will be paid by unit prices for actual quantities installed, with asphalt pavement quantities including a 5% buffer. The project emphasizes rigorous quality control, with potential price adjustments based on technical parameters like asphalt binder content, air voids, and pavement density. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documents, the scope suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. Contractors must obtain all necessary permits from Michigan state and local agencies, with permit costs considered incidental to the project. The work will be conducted according to Michigan Department of Transportation standard specifications, requiring precise adherence to engineering and material standards.