This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Gaylord, Michigan. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The County reserves the right to accept, reject or negotiate any or all bids, to waive or not waive informalities or irregularities in bids or bidding procedures, to rebid the project/purchase, and to accept any bid determined by the County to be in the best interest of the County, regardless of price. The reason for rejection may include past performance issues, and compatibility with existing equipment or software. Vendors located in Otsego County are hereby granted a 5% cost variance for low bid determination. Question Deadline : 07/15/2025 at 3:00 PM ET ( Questions regarding the RFP should be directed to Marlene Hopp by calling 989-731-7570 or emailing to mhopp@otsegocountymi.gov . Any questions must be received) . The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to receive proposals for the Survey and Remonumentation of 2025 selection corners. This RFP does not constitute a contract for services performed or to be performed. After selection of the successful firm (referred to as the contractor), Otsego County, and the contractor will negotiate a contract and a complete scope of services. All proposals submitted become the property of Otsego County and will not be returned. The County is not responsible for any costs incurred by the respondent in proposal preparation, presentations, site visits, or benchmarks performed. Bid and Performance Bonds: Bid bonds are required for construction or repair projects in the amount of $100,000 or more. Bid bonds and performance bonds are required for construction or repair projects in the amount of $250,000 or more. Bid bonds shall be in the amount of 10% of the total contract price. Performance bonds will be in the amount of 100% of the total contract price. Bond requirements cannot be waived. Licenses: The winning bidder hold any licenses necessary to work in the State of Michigan. Timeline: Project is to commence upon board approval. Final Project Completion shall be October 10, 2025. Liquidated Damages: If Final Completion occurs after the Final Completion Date, Contractor shall pay to the Owner liquidated damages in the amount of $50 per day from the compensation total beginning on the day fifteen of the total contracted dollar amount per day for each day that such non-performing party has failed to perform; provided, that upon termination of the contract agreement, such damages determined under this Section shall cease to accrue and the performing party shall be entitled to recover such damages from the non-performing party as the performing party may have suffered in addition to the damages specified in this Section. The payment of any of the foregoing amounts shall not be deemed to constitute a forfeiture or a penalty. Insurance Requirements: Contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Insurance from an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Michigan and acceptable to the County for the following: a. Workers Compensation and Employers' Liability, Michigan Statutory Limits of Liability. b. Commercial General Liability Insurance. c. Motor Vehicle Liability Coverage, and Michigan No-Fault Coverages including all owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.