Site work for a mixed-use development in Jackson, Michigan. Completed plans call for site work for a museum; and water / sewer project.

The Jackson County Parks Department oversees 18 County Parks with more than 1,000 acres of wooded and natural areas, beaches, trails, and more. As part of the recreation experience, the Parks Department plans to construct a Farmers Market located at the Old Prison in Jackson, Michigan. The purpose of this RFQ is to secure a contractor for the construction of the Framers Market Site Work Bidders Questions Due: October 21, 2024 EOD Jackson County Farmers Market- Site Work Resulting Contract Term: Project to be completed in its entirety by July 15, 2024. Final Agreement Award Determination: Jackson County reserves the right to make one total award, one award for each section, multiple awards, or a combination of awards, and to exercise its judgment concerning the selection of one or more bids, the terms of any resultant agreement(s), and the determination of which, if any, bid(s) best serves the interests of Jackson County. Description of Deliverables The Jackson County Parks Department oversees 18 County Parks with more than 1,000 acres of wooded and natural areas, beaches, trails, and more. As part of the recreation experience, the Parks Department plans to construct a Farmers Market located at the Old Prison in Jackson, Michigan. The purpose of this RFQ is to secure a contractor for the construction of the Framers Market Site Work. Scope of Work Please see Attachment B for drawings and specifications related to the work below. Awarded contractor(s) are to complete the following steps: Contractor Responsibilities A. Contractor responsible for all necessary labor, equipment, and transportation and material costs incurred to fulfill contract per plans, specs and permits not specifically outlined as JCP responsibility. B. Contractor is responsible for thorough review and understanding of all plans, permits, and requirements outlined. C. Attendance at pre-bid meeting (encouraged). D. Completion of necessary bid documents, in entirety. E. Vendor must be able to provide construction services during the hours of 7:00 am to 6:00 pm EST. It will be the Vendor's responsibility to determine shift times. Vendor may request work extended hours each day, and/or seven (7) days per week in order to ensure timely completion of the project. F. Vendor must supply an adequate number of personnel to complete the project by the designated deadline. G. Safety Measures: Vendor shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of employees on the worksite and shall erect and properly maintain at all times, as required on job conditions and process of the work, all necessary safeguards for the protection of the personnel and public. H. Vendor shall be responsible for supplying and placing signage, barricades, tarps, plastic, flag tape, and other safety/traffic control equipment required to protect its employees, the public, County employees, and clients, surrounding areas, equipment and vehicles. The flow of traffic shall not be impeded at any time during the contract. The safety of the Vendor's employees and the public is of prime concern to the County, and the Vendor must take all necessary steps to assure proper safety during the performance of the contract. Project Commences Late March/Early April 2025 Project Completion July 15, 2025 Final Agreement Award Determination Jackson County reserves the right to make one total award, one award for each section, multiple awards, or a combination of awards, and to exercise its judgment concerning the selection of one or more bids, the terms of any resultant agreement(s), and the determination of which, if any, bid(s) best serves the interests of Jackson County Jackson County may, in its sole and absolute discretion, reject any or all bids submitted in response to this RFQ. Jackson County shall not be liable for any costs incurred by the Bidder in connection with the preparation and submission of any bid. Jackson County reserves the right to waive inconsequential disparities in a submitted bid. Bidders Questions Due: October 21, 2024 Questions and Answers Posted Bidders may submit written questions regarding this RFQ by e-mail to the address identified below. All questions must be received by All questions, without identifying the submitting company, will be compiled with the appropriate answers and issued as an addendum to the RFQ. Questions and Answers Responses Posted: October 23, 2024 When submitting questions please specify the RFQ section and paragraph number, and quote the language that prompted the question. This will ensure that the question can be quickly found in the RFQ. Jackson County reserves the right to group similar questions when providing answers. Questions should be addressed to: Email address: purchasing@co.jackson.mi.us Jackson County may modify the RFQ at any time during the bid process. All changes to the RFQ will be posted under the bid number and each posting officially revises the RFQ. False, misleading, incomplete, or deceptively unresponsive statements in connection with a bid shall be sufficient cause for rejection of the bid. The evaluation and determination in this area shall be at Jackson County Administrator/Purchasing agent designee's sole judgment and his/her judgment shall be final. Jackson County is not responsible for representations made by any of its officers or employees prior to the execution of the Master Agreement unless such understanding or representation is included in the Master Agreement. Type of Solicitation: Request for Quotes - It is the intention of Jackson County to bid and award a Master Agreement to a contractor capable of completing construction of a Farmers Market which includes site work (only), earthwork, concrete, aggregate, underdrains, picnic tables and planting and restoration at the Old Prison in Jackson, Michigan. Duplicate Bids: No more than one (1) bid from any Respondent, including its subsidiaries, affiliated companies, and franchises will be considered by the County. In the event multiple bids are submitted in violation of this provision, the County will have the right to determine which bid will be considered, or at its sole option, reject all such multiple bids.