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

Award recommendation to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers bid amount of $247,552.77. Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided, in sealed envelopes plainly marked as to the contents, and shall include the name of the bidder. Emailed, faxed, telephoned or texted bids will not be accepted. Bids sent through US Mail MUST include the PO Box number. The USPS does not guarantee delivery of our current day's mail until 11:00 a.m. Zhe US Postal Service does not forward improperly addressed mail: this could result in bids not arriving on time. Bids will be tabulated and a recommendation will be made to the Board of County Road Commissioners at their next regular meeting, tentatively scheduled for March 9th, 2023. PRE-QUALIFICATIONS - Bidders shall be pre-qualified by the Michigan Department of Transportation or have available, upon request, three references from previous work experience including the company name, address, phone, and contact person. BID REQUIREMENTS --- The undersigned has examined the location(s) of the work described herein and is fully informed as to the nature of the work and conditions relating to its performance and understands the quantities shown are approximate and are subject to either increase or decrease. The undersigned hereby proposes to furnish all necessary equipment, tools, apparatus, and other means of construction, do all of the work, furnish all materials except as otherwise specified herein; and, for the unit prices named in the attached Itemized Bid Form, to complete the work herein described in strict accordance with the plans and the requirements of these bid documents. The undersigned further proposes to perform extra work (for items that are not included in the itemized form) that may be authorized by the BCRC. Compensation for extra work will be made on the basis of an agreed upon unit price prior to performing the extra work. BID WITHDRAWAL -- No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 calendar days after bid opening. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS - The contractor shall at all times exercise extreme care and shall hold the Benzie County Road Commission harmless from any claims or damages. The successful bidder shall provide proof of insurance for General Liability, Auto Liability, and Worker's Compensation and shall name Benzie County Road Commission as an additional insured for general liability. Certificates shall be on file with the Road Commission prior to the start of any work. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE -- The contractor shall provide a construction schedule upon request. Work shall be coordinated with the Road Commission's preparation schedule. All work shall be confined to daylight hours. No work shall be performed on holidays, as determined by the BCRC. The contractor shall give the BCRC Superintendent or Inspector twenty-four (24) hours' notice prior to beginning work at any location. TAXES -- The contractor shall pay all Michigan Sales and Use taxes. SUBCONTRACTING - The approval of the Road Commission shall be obtained prior to any substantial work being subcontracted. The contractor shall provide proof that any subcontractor has sufficient equipment, insurance and personnel to properly complete any item of work within the specified time. START DATE -- All projects will be ready to begin in accordance with the Michigan Department of Transportation Construction Manual, and weather dependent. Unless noted in the special notes. COMPLETION DATE -- July 31, 2023, unless otherwise determined and approved by the Benzie County Road Commission. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - Liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day will be assessed after the completion date shown for project until it is completed. The work consists of furnishing all materials, equipment and labor necessary for the surface preparation and application of a single chip seal. This work shall conform to the requirements of Section 505 of the Michigan Department of Transportation 2020 Standard Specification for Construction except as modified herein