Revitalize briley township park-architectural package

Briley Township in Montmorency County, Michigan is soliciting bids for the Revitalize Briley Township Park Architectural Package, a comprehensive general construction lump sum project covering three primary items. The first item involves a 1,964 square foot pavilion renovation, including converting two existing restrooms to four ADA-accessible uni-sex restrooms, updating the kitchen, and comprehensive electrical, mechanical, and plumbing improvements. The second item requires fabricating and installing outdoor fabric weather protection panels on an existing open-air pavilion, including new wooden panel support stringers. The third item calls for installing one ADA-compliant water bottle fill station and drinking fountain with necessary plumbing and foundational support. The project is funded through an MEDC-CDBG Grant and has a public bid opening scheduled for September 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM at 12423 Jerome Street. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on August 13, 2024, at the Briley Pavilion. The bid documents require a certified check or bank draft, and the township reserves the right to reject any or all bids, with proposals remaining valid for up to 90 days from the opening date.

The project has specific requirements for bidder participation, including compliance with prevailing wage standards under the Davis-Bacon Act and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act. Bidders must meet certification requirements for minority, female, and disabled-owned business enterprise participation, with an emphasis on creating employment and economic opportunities for low-income persons. The project requires a performance bond and labor/material guarantee from the successful bidder, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the architectural drawings and specifications suggests a significant investment in park infrastructure renewal. The project timeline indicates construction will start on October 15, 2024, with final completion anticipated by August 8, 2025. Proposals from debarred or suspended bidders will be automatically rejected, and the township prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.