Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Greenville, Michigan. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; for paving for a playground / park / athletic field; sidewalk / parking lot; and sidewalk / parking lot.

Inquiries Deadline Date & Time (local) 10/7/2024, 2 PM The project consists of removal of existing stairs and pathway, minor grading for new concrete stairway and path, and site restoration and seeding. Project will conform with MDOT Standards for Specifications. Once the project is started, work will be continuous until the point of completion. Work to be completed by April 11, 2025. The site is open for inspection Monday - Friday, 7am to 4pm. Refer to Exhibit B for project location. SCOPE The scope of services shall include, but not be limited to, the following requirements o Removal of existing stairway and pathway o Minor grading for new concrete stairway and pathway o Site restoration and seeding o Project will conform with MDOT Standards for Specifications Project plans are provided in Exhibit A. 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. PRE-SUBMISSION ON-SITE INSPECTION A pre-submission conference will not be held for this Solicitation. The site is open for inspection Monday - Friday, 7am to 4pm. Vendors may utilize the inquiries link posted with the Solicitation to request additional information. Refer to Exhibit B for project location. DELIVERY DATE WARRANTY Respondent, at time of submission, shall in good faith quote a delivery date after full and careful consideration of materials, production schedules, labor availability and other relevant factors. Respondent shall notify Kent County Purchasing in writing within (10) business days of purchase order receipt if the confirmed delivery date is later than the quoted delivery date. The County reserves the right to either accept the confirmed delivery or cancel the purchase order. Respondent acknowledges that any agreement pursuant to this solicitation is in reliance upon Respondent's confirmation of delivery. Respondent may incur liquidated damages if delivery is more than (15) business days from the confirmed delivery date. REFERENCES Provide 3 references of current/past customers who can verify the quality of products and/or services of similar size and scope your company provides. References may not include any current/past Kent County employees. 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). Buyer Name Roxanne Vandertuin