Novi City Bids, MI

Phase 1 Base Bid open to traffic is November 13, 2026. Bid Alternate 1 substantial completion is April 1, 2027. Phase 2 Base Bid substantial completion is August 20, 2027. Project final completion is October 29, 2027.

Progress payments will be made monthly, covering 90% of the value of work done, less previous payments. Final payment will be made within 30 days after final inspection and acceptance, provided all documentation is acceptable.

A one-year maintenance bond is required for repairs or replacement of deficiencies in labor or material from the date of formal acceptance.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on the unit prices for all work specified.

Bidders must furnish applicable information on the enclosed bidders qualification and experience statement, which must be submitted with the sealed bid.

Liquidated damages of $2,**** per calendar day will be assessed for each day the work is in default of substantial completion.

Mistakes in bid preparation can be addressed within 24 hours after bid opening for withdrawal, otherwise no withdrawal is permitted.

Failure to execute the agreement and furnish required contract security within ten days of notice of award may result in forfeiture of bid security and annulment of the award. Having an interest in more than one bid may lead to disqualification.

The response due date for proposals is Wednesday, June 3, 2026, by 2:00 p. m. Proposals uploaded to the MITN website must be uploaded by the due date and time, and the MITN system will not allow for late submittals.

The City agrees to pay the consultant in the amount, manner, and according to the timing for making payments set forth in Schedule A. Payments are due within thirty (30) days of receipt of an itemized billing/invoice from the consultant detailing all work performed and provided.

The contract will be awarded to a qualified contractor submitting the best proposal, considering qualifications, experience, capacity, and methodology as overriding factors, and price may not be determinative.

Proposals are to provide the name of a lead contact, describe the background and education for the lead contact and other key personnel, and provide professional landscape architect licenses (State of Michigan preferred) and certification documentation. The team's experience in providing landscape site plan review and inspection consulting services should also be described.

Late delivery of a project plan review shall entitle the City to reduce the fee paid to the consultant by five (5) percent for each day the review is not delivered on time, not to exceed $500 per day.

Any samples, CDs, DVDs, or any other items submitted with your proposal will not be returned to the contractor.

The last date for questions is Thursday, May 28, 2026, by 12:00 p. m. Questions should be submitted via email to tracey. marzonie@cityofnovi. org.

Failure to submit pricing on the proposal form provided by the City of Novi may cause the bid to be considered nonresponsive and ineligible for award. Proposals which are uploaded to the MITN website must be uploaded by the due date and time, and the MITN system will not allow for late submittals.