Site work and paving for a civil project in Sturgis, Michigan. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; and water / sewer project.

https://www.sturgisjournal.com/story/news/2022/05/28/news/9958136002/ Roundabout project delayed The roundabout project at the intersection of East Lafayette Road and North Franks Avenue is being delayed by one year, due to bidding concerns at the state level. The city said the Michigan Department of Transportation-led project was able to get only one bid for roundabout construction. Additionally, the bid was approximately $300,000 above the estimated cost. The city originally submitted the project for bid over the winter, with the general understanding that projects submitted well ahead of time would be picked up for bid by May. However, only one bid was entered for the roundabout project, and well above the approximate $600,000 estimate,the city plans to schedule the project to go back for bid in the coming months, with the expectation for more, and competitive bids, for the work, in time for the summer construction season next year. City officials also reported Wednesday the utility extension project is experiencing additional costs associated with the roundabout's construction delay to May 2023. The commission examined change order 3 for $28,620 from the contractor to complete the utility extension project. The items include preparing the intersection for paving, asphalt paving, reinstalling road shoulders, and several other minor additions to make the intersection useable until next May. Change orders 1 and 2 have already expended $7,253.15 of the $15,150 project's contingency. An additional $22,000 in contingency funds was requested from the water and sanitary funds to cover the $20,723.22 for change order 3 and an additional expense to reinstall a section of sidewalk at the Spence fields. Marv Smith cast the lone "no" vote on the matter. In other business, the city commission approved a $237,846 bid from Shouldice Electric of Battle Creek to supply and install a backup generator at the Public Service Utility Building. The purchase and installation of the generator will allow for full function of the entire facility without limitations in the event of a power outage or natural disaster. Byler Electric of Constantine bid $238,600. The city typically accepts the lowest, responsible bid. The city commission also approved the purchase of four S&C distribution switchgear with fiberglass basements from Irby Utilities for $76,137. Irby is the sole source dealer for the cabinets in the state. Currently, the estimated time for delivery of the cabinets is 22 to 24 weeks, due to supply chain shortages. The requested distribution switchgear will eventually be put into service as a part of the city's underground distribution system, and costs will not be absorbed by a customer's electrical request. _________________________________ The project includes the construction of approximately 1,560 feet of 12-inch water main, 480 feet of Sanitary Sewer, five sanitary manholes, 1,700 square yards of gravel access road, and all related work. A pre-bid conference will not be held. A Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of five percent of Bidder's maximum Bid price (determined by adding the base bid and all alternates) and in the form of a Bid bond issued by a surety meeting Article 6 of the General Conditions, as may be modified by the Supplementary Conditions, sets forth Owner's requirements as to performance and payment bonds, other required bonds (if any), and insurance. When the Successful Bidder delivers the executed Agreement to Owner, it must be accompanied by required bonds and insurance documentation. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. The City of Sturgis reserves the right to accept any bid, reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and make the award in any manner deemed in the best interest of the City of Sturgis.