This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Wyoming, Michigan. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

QUESTIONS, INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA Questions about or requests for interpretation of this request for bids/proposals, any of the plans and specifications, or any bid/proposal requirements may be directed via e-mail to jodie.theis@wyomingmi.gov. No questions or interpretations will be issued later than 4 days before the due date for bids. Questions will not be answered by phone or in other oral communication. City will endeavor, but is not required to, email a copy of any addenda, answers to questions or interpretations that may be of general interest to potential bidders/proponents who have provided a valid email address and requested notification of this specific bid/proposal via City's e-Bidder system. Addenda will also be available on City's website and at City's Purchasing Department, 1155 28th Street SW, Wyoming, MI 49509. It is the bidder's/proponent's responsibility to make inquiry as to changes or addenda issued. All changes and addenda will become part of the specifications and all bidders/proponents will be bound by issued changes and addenda. CITY'S RESERVATION OF RIGHTS City reserves the rights to do any or all of the following: 1. Cancel any bid, order, and/or contract in whole or in part without penalty due to failure of a proponent/contractor to comply with the specifications. 2. Reject any or all bids. 3. Waive any irregularities, nonconformities, or technicalities of any bid. 4. Correct any bid during tabulation so a discrepancy in computing the amount of the bid is resolved by using quoted unit prices. 5. Review the experience, qualifications, and other information about any proponent and any identified subcontractor or consultant submitted as part of the bid/proposal. 6. Inquire of others about any bidder/proponent, identified subcontractor(s) or consultant(s), and their personnel. 7. Require background checks of the personnel of any proponent or identified subcontractor or consultant of any proponent to be undertaken at the expense of the proponent. 8. Negotiate with one or more selected proponent(s). 9. Award the bid and/or contract in a manner and to such proponent as deemed to be in City's best interests. Bid Bond. A. A bid bond is not required for this project. B. If a bid bond is required, it must be in the amount of 5.0% of the bid amount and in the form of EJCDC bid bond form C-430 or another form acceptable to the City attorney. As an alternative to the bid bond, City will accept a cashier's check to the City in the amount of 5.0% of the bid amount or an irrevocable standby letter of credit in the amount of 5.0% of the bid amount that is in a form and substance acceptable to the City Attorney. 2. Payment Bond. A. Payment bonds are required for any contract exceeding $50,000 for the construction, alteration, or repair of any City building, public work or improvement. Payment bonds must be in the full amount of the contract price. Payment bonds must be in the form of EJCDC payment bond form C-615 or another form acceptable to the City attorney. Payment bonds must be provided before any notice to proceed is issued. B. If a multi-year contract, the bond amount shall be equal to the total bid for the first contract year and updated annually to reflect the bid price for each subsequent year. 3. Performance Bond. A. Performance bonds are required for any contract exceeding $50,000 for the construction, alteration, or repair of any City building, public work or improvement. Performance bonds must be in the full amount of the contract price. Performance bonds must be in the form of EJCDC performance bond form C-610 or another form acceptable to the City attorney. Performance bonds must be provided before any notice to proceed is issued. B. If a multi-year contract, the bond amount shall be equal to the total bid for the first contract year and updated annually to reflect the bid price for each subsequent year Bid date note: All bids/proposals must include the fully signed Bid/Proposal Form and all other required information submitted in a sealed envelope and plainly labeled: "Bid/Proposal for TOPSOIL." Proponents are solely responsible for ensuring delivery by the required date and time. Any bid/proposal, even if in route by U.S. Mail or by courier service or if held by the U.S. Postal Service or a courier for pick-up by City staff, that is received in the Clerk's Office after the required date and time, will not be opened and will be returned to the bidder/proponent.