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

SCOPE OF WORK The scope of work includes but is not limited to: All work as described in the specifications for the removal of the existing water main as outlined in this document and its appendices. The bidder shall furnish all labor, materials, supervision, supplies, tools, equipment, and other means necessary or proper for performing and completing the work. The bidder shall be responsible for the cleaning up of the job site and shall repair or restore all structures and property that may be damaged or disturbed during performance of the work to the satisfaction of the Public Services Department for the City of Kalamazoo. The contractor shall follow the specified method of: - Removal and replacement of water main on Springfield Ave from Olmstead Road to Crossfield Ave as coordinated with RCKC's culvert construction so that it may provide acceptable clearance under the proposed culvert. The water main will be jacked and bored under the Davis Olmstead Drain. - The installation of two hydrants. - Live tapping the existing water mains along Olmstead Rd and Crossfield Ave. - Pavement repairs at the water main trench locations and cold milling and resurfacing Springfield Ave as shown on the plans 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. The successful bidder will be required to comply with Section 2-125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Kalamazoo regarding prevailing wages and Appendix B attached, incorporated herein by reference. Special note: This provision applies only to projects in excess of $100,000 for City ($2,000 federal) funded projects. The City's requirements as it relates to prevailing wages includes a meeting with the City's Purchasing Division prior to work and payroll and work monitoring during the duration of the contract. Please contact Purchasing at (269) 337-8020 if you have any questions regarding Davis-Bacon provisions. The bidder shall have all work substantially completed by October 14, 2024. Bidders shall address questions regarding the specifications to Jamie Barnier, Senior Civil Engineer at barniera@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 Nicole Kling, Buyer, at (269) 337-8746, or klingn@kalamazoocity.org. EXPLANATION TO BIDDERS-Any binding explanation desired by a bidder regarding the meaning or interpretation of the Invitation for Bids (IFB) and attachments must be requested in writing, at least 5 business days before the bid opening (May 15, 2024, by 3:00 p.m.) so a reply may reach all prospective bidders prior to the submission of bids. Any information given to a prospective bidder concerning the IFB will be furnished to all prospective bidders as an amendment or addendum to the IFB if such information would be prejudicial to uninformed bidders. Receipt of amendments or addenda by a bidder must be acknowledged in the bid by attachment, or by letter or fax received before the time set for opening of bids. Oral explanation or instructions given prior to the opening will not be binding. This contract will be awarded to that responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to this solicitation, will be most advantageous to the City, price and other factors considered. 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. Notification of award will be in writing by the Purchasing Manager. Upon notification, the Contractor shall submit to the Purchasing Division all required insurance certificates (if required) and such other documentation as may be requested or required hereunder. Upon their receipt and subsequent approval by the City, the Purchasing Manager will forward to the Contractor a written NOTICE TO PROCEED. Work shall NOT be started until such NOTICE TO PROCEED is received by the Contractor. Per Adda 1 NEW BID DUE/OPENING DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 @ 3:00 p.m. LT. Per Adda 2 NEW BID DUE/OPENING DATE/TIME: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 @ 3:00 p.m. LT