Site work, asbestos abatement and renovation of a residential development in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Completed plans call for the renovation of a residential development; for site work for a residential development; and for asbestos abatement for a residential development.

SCOPE Dimensions, if furnished, are for general reference only and should be verified by Respondent. Kent County will award and contract for the goods and services in this Solicitation in an efficient and timely manner. In no event will notification of award be more than 45 days from the date of submission. The Kent County Standard Submission Terms posted on the Bid Opportunities page of the Kent County Purchasing Division website are incorporated by reference and shall be deemed to have the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein. INQUIRIES Any and all communication regarding this Solicitation shall be on the Kent County Purchasing Division Inquiry Blog via the Bid Opportunities page or during pre-proposal meetings. Kent County reserves the right to determine the response format or not respond, at its sole discretion. The conference provides equal opportunity to seek clarifications and inspect the location (if applicable). Attendee shall have fully reviewed all Solicitation documents and correspondence prior to the conference. Attendee is responsible for taking meeting notes and shall be an employee or authorized reseller of the Respondent with requisite knowledge, skill, and abilities to participate. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Attention is called to the requirement for ensuring that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. (See Appendix A - Equal Opportunity Clause 11246.) CONTRACTING WITH SMALL MINORITIES AND WOMEN BUSINESSES Bidders are encouraged to establish delivery schedules and divide total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation by small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises. Kent County encourages bidders to use small business associations, minority business development groups, and local organizations when soliciting potential subcontractors for this project. FEDERAL SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) Each Contractor and sub-contractor(s) shall maintain an active Unique Entity ID (UEID) with the Federal SAM registry at all times during the project. Contractor must provide proof they have initiated or completed the registration of the assigned UEID within seven (7) days of Award. If sufficient proof is not received within seven (7) days of Bid Award, Kent County may deem Contractor's bid Non-Responsive. INELIGIBLE CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS Any organization which is debarred, suspended, ineligible, or otherwise excluded from participation in Federally assisted programs are excluded from participation in this project. The SAM registry will be used to determine eligibility status of each entity. PROJECT SIGNAGE A project sign is to be installed in a prominent and accessible location at the project work site to inform the public of project activity. The project sign is to be maintained in good condition throughout the entire construction period. Format and size requirements are to be provided by the County. (See Appendix B - Project Sign) FUNDING SOURCE Funding is provided in part through a Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Respondent shall warrant and certify that, in the performance of the resultant agreement, it has complied with or will comply with all applicable statutes, rules, regulations and orders of the United States, including laws and regulations pertaining to labor, wages, hours and other conditions of employment. All materials, equipment, and supplies provided to the members must comply fully with all safety requirements, rules of the Industrial Commission on Safety, and all applicable OSHA Standards. MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS Materials installed and work performed shall have a minimum one-year Respondent warranty from the date of final acceptance of the work by the Homeowner and Kent County. In addition, all equipment/materials shall consist of the original manufacturer warranty which shall be transferred to the Homeowner upon final acceptance. Warranties shall include, at minimum, warranties against defects in design, materials, and workmanship. Labor and shipping costs for the replacement of defective material will be borne by the Respondent for the duration of the warranty period. The Respondent agrees that, regardless of statements to the contrary, he/she will not disclaim either the warranty of merchantability or the warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. BID BOND No Bid Bond is required if Respondent's offer is less than $500,000. If the offer is withdrawn after Solicitation opening, Respondent may be removed from the Bidder's List ("Vendor Registration") pursuant to Kent County Purchasing Central Purchasing and Open Market Procedures for Goods and Services section D.13 Failure to Perform Satisfactory. Each offer over $500,000 must be accompanied by a Bid Bond executed by the Respondent and payable to County of Kent for 5% of the total amount of the offer. Attorneys-in-fact who sign Bid Bonds, Payment Bonds or Performance Bonds must file a certified dated copy of their Power of Attorney. A certified check, bank draft, cashier's check, or negotiable U.S. Government bond (at par value) may be submitted In lieu of a Bid Bond. Personal checks are NOT acceptable. If requested, the Original Bid Bond must be received by the Kent County Purchasing Division within 2 business days of request. Bid Bonds of unsuccessful Respondents will be returned after the Solicitation is awarded. The Bid Bond of the successful Respondent will be retained until the contract is fully executed by all parties involved. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND Each contract over $50,000 must be accompanied by a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each payable to the Owner (County of Kent) and each in the amount of 100% of the contract price with a corporate surety approved by the funding agency, for the faithful performance of the contract. WARRANTY All goods shall consist of the original manufacturer warranty in addition to any other warranties specified in this Solicitation. Respondent shall execute all documents necessary to transfer applicable express warranties to Kent County. The Respondent shall not disclaim any warranty recognized by Michigan law including the Warranty of Merchantability or the warranty of Fitness for a Particular Purpose. INVITATION FOR BID/RFQ SUBMISSION Complete submissions must be received in the Kent County Purchasing Division on or before the due date/time specified by the designated clock (local time). Late, faxed, or emailed responses will NOT be considered. Submissions may be submitted electronically on the Bid Opportunities page of the Kent County Purchasing Division's website. Respondent must include a complete submission as 1 non-password protected PDF document. Respondent shall submit the Submission Form ("Bid Form" "Response Form") posted on the Bids Opportunities page of the Kent County Purchasing Division's website. Click the Submit Online icon to submit electronically or to print the Submission Form. Respondent must submit the Bid Bond with Submission Form. The time required to upload a submission may vary. Respondent assumes all risks associated with electronic submission, including all technological difficulties, and deems the County and its service provider harmless and without fault. Successful electronic submissions are confirmed via Respondent's email. Respondent shall view the link in the confirmation email to determine accuracy prior to due date/time. Submissions that deviate from the Solicitation specifications will only be considered if the deviations are clearly detailed and noted within the submission. In case of a dispute regarding the true intent and meaning of the specifications, the County's interpretation will prevail. When a Solicitation states no alternates, no deviations are permitted. Kent County is not liable for cost incurred prior to award. A submission shall constitute an irrevocable offer for a period of 45 days from the due date/time. In the event the notification of award is not made within 45 days from the due date/time, the Respondent may withdraw or provide a written extension of their submission. Submissions may only be withdrawn by written request if the request is received before the due date/time. Withdrawals after opening shall be subject to Kent County Fiscal Policy - Centralized Purchasing 5(i)(2).