Portage City Bids, MI

Sealed bids will be opened on August 31, 2026, at 3:00 p. m. prevailing local time via Zoom. Sealed bids will be opened on August 31, 2026, at 3:00 p. m. prevailing local time via Zoom.

The city will strive to pay the billed amount within thirty 30 days after receipt of invoice, but the city will not pay any interest penalties for late payments. The city will strive to pay the billed amount within thirty 30 days after receipt of invoice, but the city will not pay any interest penalties for late payments.

A maintenance and guarantee bond is required in an amount equal to one fourth 25 of the contract amount for all contracts exceeding $50,000. The bond shall be in effect for two 2 years from the date of payment of the final pay estimate. A maintenance and guarantee bond is required in an amount equal to one fourth 25 of the contract amount for all contracts exceeding 50,000. . . The bond shall be in effect for two 2 years from the date of payment of the final pay estimate.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is determined by the city to be in the best interest of the city. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is determined by the city to be in the best interest of the city.

Responsible bidders are those who have the financial and technical capacity to perform the requirements of the solicitation and subsequent contract, including adequate financial resources, ability to comply with legal requirements, ability to deliver on schedule, a history of satisfactory performance, good reputation, and necessary data, equipment, and facilities. Responsive bidder: a contractor, business entity, or individual who has submitted a bid that fully conforms in all material respects to this request for bid rfb and all of its requirements, including all form and substance. Responsible bidders: a business entity or individual who has the financial and technical capacity to perform the requirements of the solicitation and subsequent contract.

The city may, by written notice to the contractor, terminate the right to proceed as to the whole or any part of the contract if the contractor fails to perform the services within the time specified or any extension thereof, so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of the contract, or fails to perform any other provisions of the contract. The city may, by written notice to the contractor, terminate the right to proceed as to the whole or any part of the contract. . .

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. via Zoom. Attendance is not mandatory but strongly recommended. A prebid meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. via zoom. Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory but is strongly recommended. . .

Questions and requests for clarification related to definition or interpretation of this RFB shall be submitted in writing prior to 5:00 p. m. local time on August 24, 2026. Questions and requests for clarification related to definition or interpretation of this rfb shall be submitted in writing prior to 5:00 p. m. local time on august 24, 2026. . .

Contacting the designated representative during an active solicitation may be grounds for disqualification from the solicitation. Do not contact during active solicitation. This may be grounds for disqualification from solicitation.

Proposals must be submitted by August 13, 2026, by 3:00 PM prevailing local time via BidNet.

The city will strive to pay the billed amount within thirty 30 days after receipt of invoice, but the city will not pay any interest penalties for late payments.

The experience, resources, ingenuity, and creativity of the firm, qualifications, experience, and ability of the assigned staff, the completeness and timeliness of the level of service proposed by the firm, and favorable pricing will all be significant factors in the selection process and subsequent award of this contract.

Firms must be Michigan Department of Transportation prequalified for both design roadway and construction engineering roadway.

Questions and requests for clarification related to definition or interpretation of this RFP shall be submitted in writing prior to 5:00 p. m. local time on August 7, 2026.

The city may, by written notice to the firm, terminate the right to proceed as to the whole or any part of the contract if the firm fails to perform the services within the time specified or any extension thereof, so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of the contract in accordance with its terms, or fails to perform any other provisions of the contract.

Proposals must be submitted by August 13, 2026, by 3:00 PM local time via Bidnet.

The city will strive to pay the billed amount within thirty (30) days after receipt of invoice, but will not pay any interest penalties for late payments.

The experience, resources, ingenuity, and creativity of the firm, qualifications, experience and ability of the assigned staff, the completeness and timeliness of the level of service proposed by the firm, and favorable pricing will all be significant factors in the selection process and subsequent award of this contract.

Awarded firms must be Michigan Department of Transportation prequalified for both design roadway and construction engineering roadway.

Questions and requests for clarification must be submitted in writing prior to 5:00 PM local time on August 7, 2026.

The city may conclude that exceptions to the contract are so numerous and/or material as to make a firm's response unacceptable. Contacting the city outside of the designated purchasing manager during an active solicitation may be grounds for disqualification.