Site work and paving for a road / highway in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

Questions for this IFB should be directed to: Department Contact: Tom Palumbo, PE, Senior Civil Engineer at palumbot@kalamazoocity.org or (269) 337-8697 The purpose of this addendum is to clarify and/or modify the sealed bid delivery and bid opening process for all upcoming projects. All work affected is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the Bidding and Contract Documents. 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. 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. In order to guarantee payment to the vendor on a timely basis, the vendor needs to receive a purchase order number before supplying the City of Kalamazoo with goods or services. The scope of work for this project shall consist of an overband crack sealing of pavement per Section 502 of the 2020 Michigan Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction and the included special provision(s). Roads to be crack sealed are listed in the bid documentation. The contract and work shall be carried out in conformance with the MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, special provisions included in the contract documentation, and Ordinances of the City of Kalamazoo in effect on the date of invitation for bids 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 sub-contractors. All necessary traffic control, labor, materials, tools, equipment, and other items incidental to the work being performed shall be included in the Contractor's unit price for this contract. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and waive informalities and minor irregularities in bids received. Other factors include, as an example but not limited to, delivery time, conformance to specifications, incidental costs such as demurrage and deposits, etc. All original invoice(s) will be sent to the Financial Services Division, 241 W. South Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 or via email at apinvoice@kalamazoocity.org. The City reserves the right to postpone the bid opening for its own convenience.