The City of Battle Creek is soliciting bids for the demolition of a residential structure and its foundation at 211 E. Van Buren St. , Battle Creek, MI. Bids must be submitted through the secure online bid management system by September 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. The award will go to the most advantageous responsible, responsive bidder, considering qualifications, operating costs, delivery time, and performance data. The contractor must hold a wreckers license and comply with all local, state, and federal laws, including asbestos abatement requirements.
Payment will be made within 30 days of submittal of a correct invoice for complete demolition of each property. payment will be made within 30 days of submittal of a correct invoice for complete demolition of each property.
Contractor guarantees to remedy any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship that appear in the work within one year from the date of final acceptance by the city. contractor guarantees to remedy any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship that appear in the work within one year from the date of final acceptance by the city.
The bid will be awarded to that responsible, responsive bidder whose bid, conforming to this solicitation, will be most advantageous to the city, price and other factors considered. the bid will be awarded to that responsible, responsive bidder whose bid, conforming to this solicitation, will be most advantageous to the city, price and other factors considered.
The city will consider the qualifications of the bidders, and, where applicable, operating costs, delivery time, maintenance requirements, performance data, and guarantees of materials and equipment. in evaluating bids, the city will consider the qualifications of the bidders, and, where applicable, operating costs, delivery time, maintenance requirements, performance data, and guarantees of materials and equipment.
Failure to complete the work within the time allowed will result in liquidated damages of **** for each calendar day of delay per property beyond the completion date. contractor will pay to the city for the liquidated damages, and not as penalty, **** for each calendar day of delay per property beyond the completion date, unless extended in writing by the city, until the work is completed.
Protests about the bid procedure must be in writing and received no later than ten business days after notification regarding the contract award decision. protests about the bid procedure must be in writing and received no later than ten business days after notification regarding the contract award decision.
Any bidder who is in default to the city at the time of submittal of the bid will have their bid rejected. any bidder who is in default to the city at the time of submittal of the bid will have their bid rejected.
The bid will be awarded to that responsible, responsive bidder whose bid, conforming to this solicitation, will be most advantageous to the city, price and other factors considered. the bid will be awarded to that responsible, responsive bidder whose bid, conforming to this solicitation, will be most advantageous to the city, price and other factors considered.