Site work and paving for a sidewalk / parking lot in Beulah, Michigan. Working plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

**As of May 23, 2024 project is on hold no definite date for the rebid. ** Estimated budget is $100,000. Benzie County is inviting qualified Companies and their teams to submit a bid for consideration to provide and execute plans for repairing existing concrete and adding sidewalks. BACKGROUND: Benzie County currently has sidewalks and outdoor stairs which are in need of repair. There is cracking and deterioration which could cause liability for the County. There are also areas in which sidewalk should be extended to complete the ease of walkability on the campus. Finally, there is consideration of installing a heated sidewalk/stair system. SCOPE OF WORK: The goal is to provide necessary maintenance of the current concrete and sidewalks as well as adding to the walkability of the campus. County Administration will serve as the owner's representative and project manager. This project may consist of phases with options for Benzie County to negotiate separate contractual terms with different vendors if necessary. This is at the sole discretion of Benzie County. The following shall be considered as part of the proposal. Providing the necessary maintenance to the existing concrete and sidewalks on the campus of 448 Court Place, Beulah, Michigan. Install additional sidewalk to improve the walkability of the campus. Provide options for heated sidewalks and outdoor stairs. Questions regarding the process may be addressed to Katelyn Zeits at 231-882-0035. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS: All proposals received shall be subject to evaluation by Benzie County. This evaluation will be conducted in the manner appropriate, as may be deemed by the County, for the selection of a company for the purpose of entering into a contract to perform this project. Price alone shall not be the basis for the award of this work but shall be only one of the components considered. The County does not intend to award a contract for this work solely on the basis of any response made to this request. The following facts, along with other items, will be considered: 1. The Company's expertise and experience as related to the required work. 2. The Company's understanding of the project scope. 3. The cost and time scheduled as proposed. 4. Qualifications and availability of the key staff members proposed to work on this project. 5. Involvement of the Company in similar types of projects, reference responses and quality of work on previous projects. All proposals submitted must include "not to exceed" cost figures for Governmental Center Concrete Repair and Sidewalks.