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This is a public tender from the City of Hillsdale, Michigan, for the Arch Ave Reconstruction project. The scope of work includes road reconstruction, installation of concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer construction, road ditch regrading, culvert replacement, concrete drive approaches, and slope restoration. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM local time on April 28, 2026, and will be publicly opened at Hillsdale City Hall. The anticipated award of contract is May 4, 2026, with substantial completion by November 13, 2026, and final completion by November 27, 2026. Bidders must submit typewritten or clearly printed and signed proposals in sealed envelopes. Faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted. Contractors are responsible for timely delivery of proposals. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. A progress schedule must be submitted with the bid, and bids must be held for 45 days. Communications regarding the proposal should be directed to Robert Stiverson, PE, City Engineer. The project also includes provisions for traffic control and turf establishment. Contractors must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to safety, indemnification, and insurance. Bidders must also complete a certification regarding debarment, suspension, and other responsibility matters. Additional supporting documents, including project specifications, are available.
The bid proposals are due by 3:00 PM local time on April 28, 2026. Substantial completion is expected by November 13, 2026, and final completion by November 27, 2026.
The bid notice states that payment will be made utilizing unit prices in accordance with the submitted proposal for each part of the bid. For mobilization, 50% will be paid after 10% of the original contract amount is earned and billed, and the final 50% will be paid after 25% of the contract amount is earned and billed. Final payment will be based on actual quantities measured and/or placed on the project and mutually agreed upon. Progress estimates will be paid at 90% of the estimated value, with deductions for any undischarged obligations.
The bid notice mentions a maintenance and guarantee bond for 1 year, but does not specify other warranty terms for the work itself.
The City of Hillsdale reserves the right to accept the bid that it determines to be the lowest competitive bid from a competent bidder meeting specifications and to negotiate with the bidder or bidders who, in the judgment of the Hillsdale City Manager, are deemed the most advantageous for the public and the city.
Bidders shall be experienced in the kind of work to be performed, shall have the necessary equipment therefor, and shall possess sufficient capital to properly execute the work within the time allowed. Bidders may be asked to furnish additional data to demonstrate their qualifications and must complete and submit the qualifications statement and the certification regarding debarment, suspension, and other responsibility matters form.
The contract template mentions liquidated damages if the contractor fails to perform the entire work or specific portions within the agreed-upon times. These liquidated damages are stipulated in Table **** of the Michigan Department of Transportation 2020 Standard Specifications for Construction.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.
