Request for Bids: Oak Street Reconstruction - The City of Hillsdale is requesting proposals for the following project( s): Oak Street Reconstruction From Willow Street to College Street All work shall be in accordance with the project drawings, project specifications and any applicable sections of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction. RFP due date/Public Opening: Sealed proposals are due by 2: 15 pm ( local time) on April 28, 2026 at the following location: Hillsdale City Hall Office of t
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This is a public tender notice from the City of Hillsdale, Michigan, for the Oak Street Reconstruction project. Proposals are due by 2:15 PM local time on April 28, 2026, and will be publicly opened at Hillsdale City Hall. The project involves major and local street reconstruction, including curb and gutter, sidewalk ramps, and slope restoration, all in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction. Bidders must submit typewritten or clearly printed and signed proposals in sealed envelopes. Late submissions will not be accepted. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Contractors must submit an anticipated progress schedule with their bid and hold their bid for 45 days. Communications regarding the proposal should be directed to Robert Stiverson, PE, City Engineer. The notice also details applicable laws, indemnification, insurance requirements, changes and addenda, proposal results, anticollusion measures, bid and performance bonds, and qualifications of bidders. A detailed contractor safety policy and contract template are also provided.
The bid proposals are due by 2:15 PM local time on April 28, 2026.
The bid notice states that final payment will be based on actual quantities measured and/or placed on the project and mutually agreed upon. Progress payments will be made based on monthly estimates, with 90% of the estimate paid, less any retained amounts for undischarged obligations. The final payment will be made after satisfactory completion and acceptance of all work.
The bid notice mentions a maintenance and guarantee bond for 1 year in the amount of 100% of the bid, which implies a warranty period.
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 qualifications and are required to complete and submit a certification regarding debarment, suspension, and other responsibility matters form.
The bid notice states that in the event the contractor fails to perform the entire work or specific portions thereof by the agreed-upon times, the contractor shall pay unto the owner for liquidated damages, as stipulated in table **** of the Michigan Department of Transportation 2020 Standard Specifications for Construction.