Site work for a municipal facility in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Completed plans call for site work for a municipal facility.

The City reserves the right to postpone the bid opening for its own convenience. Before submitting a bid, bidders shall carefully examine the specifications and shall fully inform themselves as to all existing conditions and limitations. The bidder shall indicate in the bid the sum to cover the cost of all items included on the bid form. PREPARATION OF BID The bid shall be legibly prepared in ink or typed. If a unit price or extension already entered by the bidder on the Bid and Award form is to be altered, it shall be crossed out and the new unit price or extension entered above or below and initialed by the bidder with ink. The bid shall be legally signed and the complete address of the bidder given thereon. EXPLANATION TO BIDDERS Any binding explanation desired by a bidder regarding the meaning or interpretation of the Invitation for Bid (IFB) and attachments must be requested in writing, at least 5 business days before the bid opening so a reply may reach all prospective bidders prior to the submission of bids. Any information given to a prospective bidder concerning the IFB will be furnished to all prospective bidders as an amendment or addendum to the IFB if such information would be prejudicial to uninformed bidders. Receipt of amendments or addenda by a bidder must be acknowledged in the bid by attachment, or by letter or fax received before the time set for opening of bids. Oral explanation or instructions given prior to the opening will not be binding. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS Bids may be withdrawn in person by a bidder or authorized representative, provided their identity is made known and a receipt is signed for the bid, but only if the withdrawal is made prior to the exact time set for receipt of bid. No bid may be withdrawn for at least ninety (90) days after bid opening. ALTERNATE BIDS Bidders are cautioned that any alternate bid, unless specifically requested or any changes, insertions or omissions to the terms and conditions, specifications or any other requirement of this IFB may be considered non-responsive, and at the option of the City, result in rejection of the alternate bid. LATE BIDS-Any bid received at the office designated herein after the exact time specified for receipt will not be considered. (Note: The City reserves the right to consider bids that have been determined by the City to be received late due to mishandling by the City after receipt of the bid and no award has been made.) The Purchasing Division will post bid tabulations to the City of Kalamazoo website within 24 hours after the bid opening date and time. Questions regarding this sealed bid delivery and bid opening policy change related to the COVID19 virus should be directed to the City of Kalamazoo at (269) 337-8020. BID BOND/GUARANTEE The bid must be accompanied by a bid bond which shall not be less than five (5%) percent of the total amount of the bid. No bid will be considered unless it is accompanied by the required guarantee. The bid guarantee shall ensure the execution of the bid and award, and the furnishing of a performance bond and a labor and material bond (A and B below) by the successful bidder. (Contractors Note: A cashier's or certified check in lieu of a bid bond is NOT acceptable.) PERFORMANCE BOND A performance bond shall be furnished in the full amount of the contract ensuring the City of faithful performance of all the provisions of the contract, and the satisfactory performance of any equipment required hereunder. The bond shall also ensure the City against defective workmanship and/or materials. LABOR AND MATERIAL (PAYMENT) BOND A labor and material (payment) bond shall be furnished for the period covered by the contract, in the full amount of the contract for the protection of labor and material suppliers and subcontractors. PREVAILING WAGES This project is estimated to go over the $100,000 prevailing wage threshold. The successful bidder will be required to comply with Section 2-125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Kalamazoo regarding prevailing wages and Appendix B attached, incorporated herein by reference. Special note: This provision applies only to projects in excess of $100,000 for City ($2,000 federal) funded projects. The City's requirements as it relates to prevailing wages includes a meeting with the City's Project Manager prior to work and payroll and work monitoring during the duration of the contract. Please contact Purchasing at (269) 337-8020 if you have any questions regarding Davis-Bacon provisions. INTENT It is the intent of these plans and specifications to seek bids for entering into a contract for all direction, management, labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary to install a Portland Loo per specifications. The successful contractor shall obtain all work/building permits that might be required. The cost of the permits is the responsibility of the successful bidder. CONTRACT PERIOD This contract is valid for the 2020 construction season, commencing upon Notice to Proceed from the City and expiring 60 days thereafter. All work is to be completed within 60 days after Notice to Proceed from the City. QUESTIONS Questions relative to the specifications may be addressed to Sohil Manjiyani, Senior Civil Engineer, Public Services at (269) 337-8595 or manjiyanis@kalamazoocity.org. Questions relative to the terms and conditions and bidding procedures may be addressed to Craig Hull, Buyer, at (269) 337-8444. Bid Result With Prevailing Wages CSM Group 41,950 Without Prevailing Wages Balkema Construction 62,000