Lawn Seeding Government Bids & RFPs

All work shall be completed on or before January 22, 2027, except final grading and lawn restoration on or before April 16, 2027. Turf establishment by June 25, 2027.

Payment shall be made monthly based on an estimated percentage complete as determined by the engineer. Final payment withheld until turf is established. Landfill receipts must accompany invoices.

Maintenance bond requires contractor to keep in repair and make good any defect in material or construction that shall appear within one year from the date of completion and acceptance.

Contractor shall possess state of Michigan SOM residential builders license and/or maintenance and alterations contractor with a house wrecking designation, asbestos survey/abatement in compliance with MIOSHA.

In case of default, the municipality may procure its supplies from other sources, and hold the original bidder or contractor liable for resulting increased costs.

It is strongly recommended that the prospective contractors visit the site prior to bid submission.

Bids on any form other than this will not be considered. Include signed noncollusion affidavit with bid submission.

Work must commence within ten calendar days of notice to proceed. Completion is required within a reasonable time considering climatic and economic conditions. commencement of work within ten 10 calendar days of notice to proceed

Monthly partial payments for projects over 8 weeks. Town pays estimated cost less 5% retention within 31 days. Final payment of 95% within 31 days after acceptance, remaining 5% paid within six months. no later than 31 days after submission by the contractor, and acceptance by the town, of the estimate, the town will pay the estimated cost, less five percent 5 retained

Contractor guarantees all materials and workmanship for one year from substantial completion. the contractor shall guarantee all materials and equipment furnished and work performed for a period of one 1 year from the date of substantial completion

The town will award to the lowest responsible bidder. the town at its discretion will award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder

Bidder must have completed a minimum of five similar projects. the bidder is required to have completed a minimum of five 5 similar projects as a demonstration of competency and experience

If contractor defaults, town may terminate and resubmit for bid, and contractor pays excess of new agreement price plus legal costs. the contractor shall pay the town, as liquidated damages, the amount of any excess of the new agreement price over the agreement price

An optional prebid conference will be held at the public works department at 66 Town Forest Road. an optional prebid conference will be held at the public works department at 66 town forest road, west simsbury at 10am on tuesday, october 15, 2026

Questions must be received at least three business days before the bid deadline. such questions must be received at least three 3 business days before the established date for receipt of bids

Bids must be sealed, marked clearly, and received before deadline; postmarks not accepted. Ditto marks or same not allowed. postmarks are not an acceptable waiver of this policy

The site visit will occur on Thursday, October 15th 2026 at 12:30pm AKST, attendees will gather at building **** third floor conference room. vendors are limited to 2 two attendees each.

Project must be completed by June 15, ****. The bid form states: The mandatory completion date is june 15, ****.

Progress payments are allowed monthly. The owner pays within 30 days of approval, less 5% retainage until substantial completion, then reduced to 2% during the guarantee period.

A two-year contractor material and labor guarantee is required. The document states: a two 2 year contractor material and labor guarantee is incorporated into the bid proposal.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The document states: the award of a contract, if awarded, will be to the lowest responsible bidder.

Bidders must complete an experience questionnaire. The document asks: What comparable projects has your organization completed within the last five years.

Liquidated damages apply for late completion. The document states: to pay to the owner the amount specified in the information for bidders, not as a penalty but as liquidated damages.

Bids received after the deadline will not be accepted. The document states: proposals received after that time will not be accepted and will be returned to the bidder unopened.