White Road Crush and Shape

Muskegon County is seeking qualified contractors for the White Road Crush and Shape project, a comprehensive road reconstruction initiative within the Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center. The procurement is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) targeting MDOT Pre-Qualified Prime Contractors meeting Ea or Cb classifications for reconstructing approximately 1.7 miles of White Road. The project scope includes extensive infrastructure improvements such as crush and shape operations, trenching, road-widening, paving, and restoration, with specific technical requirements involving earth excavation, subbase preparation, aggregate base installation, and slope restoration. Key deliverables include 740 cubic yards of earth excavation, 500 cubic yards of subbase, 500 tons of aggregate base, and various delineator and monument box installations. The bid has a deadline of March 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a prior deadline of March 6, 2025, for submission of questions. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including minority vendor certifications, references, work experience, and multiple compliance forms, with a required 5% bid deposit and performance bond.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though minority vendor certifications are part of the submission requirements. The project includes a $30,000 allowance for removing buried concrete or other materials, suggesting potential complexity and variability in site conditions. Contractors will need to demonstrate compliance with soil erosion control, utility coordination, and traffic maintenance requirements during construction. The work is not scheduled to commence before June 16, 2025, and contractors must meet specific insurance requirements set by Muskegon County. Bidders are required to submit their proposals electronically through the Bidnet system, with strict adherence to submission guidelines. While the exact total project budget is not explicitly stated, the detailed bid sheet and allowances suggest a comprehensive infrastructure investment with potential for significant complexity and technical challenges.