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

Questions regarding the bid contents should be directed to the City of Alpena Engineering Department via letter, written facsimile (989) 354-1709 or e-mail to engineer@alpena.mi.us. Answers that change or substantially clarify the request for sealed bids or the specifications will be made only by Addendum duly issued and a copy of the Addendum will be mailed or delivered to each person receiving a set of the contract documents until seven (7) working days prior to date of sealed bid opening. Neither the Owner nor the Engineer will be responsible for any other explanations or interpretations of the contract documents. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete the work in accordance with the specifications. A bid bond provided by a surety company authorized to do business in the state, or the equivalent in cash, or otherwise supplied in a form satisfactory to the City for a sum of not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the minimum base bid will be required with each proposal submitted where the cost estimated by the bidder exceeds $35,000. The City reserves the right to require bid security for bids under $35,000 when the circumstances warrant. Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond When a contract is awarded in excess of $35,000, a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond shall be required. These bonds or security shall be delivered to the City and shall become binding on the parties upon the execution of the contract. A. Performance Bond: A bond satisfactory to the City, executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the state or otherwise secured in a manner satisfactory to the City, in an amount equal to 100% of the price specified in the contract; and B. Labor and Material Payment Bond: A bond satisfactory to the City, executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the state or otherwise secured in a manner satisfactory to the City for the protection of all persons supplying labor and material to the contractor or its subcontractors for the performance of the work provided for in the contract. The bond shall be in an amount equal to 100% of the price specified in the contract. The Contractor shall provide services for a period ending December 31, 2024. The City of Alpena shall have the right to extend this contract for one (1) additional one-year period if both parties can mutually agree upon prices for the additional year period. Increase shall not exceed the annual Proposal "A" rate of inflation increase, as established by the State of Michigan Tax Commission or 3%, whichever is less, for the comparable period of time. In the event that the proposal "A" rate of inflation is no longer available, the annual adjustment shall not exceed the increase in a comparable index, which is mutually acceptable to the City and Contractor, for the comparable period of time. In no case shall the contract be extended beyond December 31, 2025. If both parties cannot agree on prices for a contract extension, the existing contract will be allowed to expire and the contract will be rebid. The City reserves the right to require these bonds and security when the contract does not exceed $35,000 when the circumstances warrant. The City further reserves the right to require, regardless of contract amount, additional bonds and security including, but not limited to, the bond required by sidewalk contractors when circumstances warrant. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities in bids and to accept any bids which in the opinion of the City Council may be most advantageous to the City of Alpena and/or in accordance with the City's "Award Process" and other bidding documents.