Site work for a water / sewer project in Oshtemo Township, Michigan. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Questions about this IFB should be directed to: Department Contact: Eric Sajtar, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer at sajtare@kalamazoocity.org 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.) A. 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. B. 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 sub-contractors. Bonds shall be secured by a guaranty, or a surety company listed in the latest issue of the U.S. Treasury, circular 570, and licensed to do business in the State of Michigan, and written in favor of the City of Kalamazoo. The amount of such bonds shall be within the maximum amount specified for such company in said circular 570. The bonds shall be accompanied by a power of attorney showing authority of the bonding agent to sign such bonds on behalf of the guaranty or surety company. The cost of the bonds shall be borne by the Contractor. Failure of the Contractor to supply the required bonds within ten (10) days after Notice of Award, or within such extended period as the Purchasing Agent may agree to, shall constitute a default and the City of Kalamazoo may either award this contract to the next lowest bidder or re-advertise for bids and may charge against the Contractor for the difference between the amount of the bid and the amount for which a contract for the work is subsequently executed, irrespective of whether the amount thus due exceeds the amount of the bid bond. If a more favorable bid is received by re-advertising, the defaulting bidder shall have no claim against the City of Kalamazoo for a refund. Bidders shall address questions regarding the specifications to Eric Sajtar, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer at sajtare@kalamazoocity.org, (This does not relieve the requirements of Page 1, Item 3.) Questions regarding terms, conditions and other related bid requirements may be addressed to Monica Johnson, Buyer at (269) 337-8603 or johnsonm2@kalamazoocity.org.