Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Ortonville, Michigan. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

As of August 15 the project was cancelled Bids for base bids may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the time established for the receiving of proposals. Bidders may withdraw at any time prior to the time set for the receiving of bids. The Owner reserves the right to disqualify Bids before or after opening, upon evidence of collusion with intent to defraud, or other illegal practices upon the part of the bidder. The Owner also reserves the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive any informalities therein. Any error and/or omission in the bid form or any other irregularity as a result of negligent preparation shall not furnish cause for relief for any damages resulting therefrom, nor in any way relieve the Contractor from fulfillment of all contractual obligations as provided for in the Bidding Documents. Permits and inspections are required by the State of Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes and shall be the responsibility of this bidder to apply for and obtain all such permits and fees required to complete this work. Fees shall be reimbursed by Owner. Bid, unit prices, alternate prices stated include all taxes or contributions required by bidders business. Michigan State sales tax is applicable to this work. Upon notice from Wakely Associates Inc., the low bidders shall submit a detailed cost breakdown of all work covered by the Bidding Documents. The breakdown shall show quantity of material and labor, units of material and labor, material cost, labor cost and total cost. The Contractor and the Contractor's Subcontractors shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex or national origin. The Contractor shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, religion, color, sex or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms or compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the policies of non-discrimination. The Contractor and the Contractor's Subcontractors shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by them or on their behalf; state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex or national origin. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, complying with the terms of the Bidding Documents, with full consideration of alternates. The Owner reserves the right to accept any and all bids, or to negotiate contract terms with the various bidders when such is deemed by the Owner to be in its best interest. The Bidding Documents consist of the following: The Drawings as enumerated in Section 00851, Index of Drawings. The Specifications as enumerated in the Table of Contents. All other documents as provided for in Article 1, Paragraph 1, Section 1 of the General Conditions as modified. Each bidder shall examine the Bidding Documents and satisfy himself about the extent of the proposed work by personal examinations of the site and surroundings, and make his own estimate therefrom of the facilities and difficulties attending the performance and completion of the job. No additional compensation will be allowed on account of conditions which could be determined by examining the Bidding Documents or the site. If any person contemplating submitting a bid is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the Drawings, Specifications, or other Bidding Documents, he must notify the Architect/Engineer through Wakely Associates Inc.-Attn: Brian J. Smilnak, AIA. Fax: 586-573- 0822 Email: bsmilnak@wakelyaia.com with written request for an interpretation thereof. If such an interpretation is not requested, the bids will be presumed to be based upon the interpretation and directions given by Wakely Associates Inc. after Contract award, in accordance with provisions of the Contract. Neither the Owner nor the Architect/Engineer will be responsible for any verbal explanations or interpretations of the Bidding Documents. Every request for such interpretation should be in writing, addressed to Wakely Associates Inc. Attn: Brian J. Smilnak, AIA at this office, and to be given consideration, must be received at least five (5) business days prior to the due date fixed for the opening of bids. Any and all such interpretations, and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of written addenda to the Bidding Documents which, if issued, will be mailed to all prospective bidders (at the respective address furnished for such purposes) prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Bidding Documents. A single lump sum bid for this category of work is being entertained for the complete work of this bid. Partial or segregated bids or assignments will not be considered. Include quotes for all mandatory and/or voluntary alternates and unit prices; failure to do so may result in rejection of bid. Proposal shall be submitted on the bid form bound in these specifications, in original form without erasures, interlineations or alterations. Submit three (3) copies of bid; retain one for your records. Oral, telegraphic, electronic or telephone proposals will not be accepted. Bids must be filled out in ink or typewritten in duplicate. Blank spaces in the proposals must be filled in and no changes shall be made to the phraseology of the proposal. Quotes shall be entered in verbal and numeric forms. In case of a discrepancy between the written and the numeric form, the written form shall govern. All bids shall be signed and dated in longhand. Bids which are not signed by the individual making them should have attached thereto a power of attorney, evidencing authority to act as agent for the person whom it is signed. Bids which are signed for a partnership should be signed by one of the partners or by an attorney-in-fact. If signed by an attorneyin-fact, evidence of authority to sign the bids shall be attached. Bids which are signed for a corporation should have the correct corporate name thereon and the signature of the president or other officer legally able to contract in the name of the corporations. In addition, a signed Secretary's Certificate evidencing the authority of the Officer to contract in the name of the corporation shall be included. Any bid submitted by a corporation shall bear its seal. The successful bidders securities will be retained until they have signed the Contract and furnished the required payment and performance bonds. The Owner reserves the right to retain the security of the next two lowest bidders for each contract until the lowest bidders enter into contract, or until sixty (60) days after the bid opening, whichever is the shorter. All other bid security will be returned as soon as practicable. If any bidder refuses to enter into a Contract, the Owner will retain his Bid Security as liquidated damages, but not as a penalty. The Owner and Architect reserve the right to require of bidders tentatively selected for consideration in the awarding of the Contract, a list of the subcontractors whom the Contractor intends to employ. The Owner reserves the right to disapprove the use of any proposed subcontractor, and in such event, the bidder submitting such subcontractor shall submit another such subcontractor in like manner within the time specified by the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if such information required by the Owner is not submitted as above indicated. GENERAL TRADES Cross Renovation, Inc. $339,000.00 SITEWORK Davey Tree Expert Co. $153,445.00