Site work and paving for a sidewalk / parking lot in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Completed plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

The undersigned as bidder proposes to do all the work of : installation of concrete pads for dash at various locations and to furnish all parts, labor, materials, supplies, equipment and other facilities and things necessary and proper for and incidental to the proper performance and completion of the work specified in the contract documents, including the drawings and specifications and as required by the city manager and city engineer to begin construction within seven (7) calendar days after a contract is executed (unless otherwise indicated in the special provisions) and to complete the work by the date(s) listed below, and for the unit prices stated in the bid form. Addenda, if any have been issued, are to be acknowledged on the form provided at the place where bids are received, and a signed copy attached to the bid. This work consists of local site preparation and grading for installation of concrete pads at various locations. Most locations will also include assembly and installation of a bus shelter. Complete bus shelter sets, including fasteners and anchors are provided by the owner. The city's mission statement and sustainability vision statement, defines the purpose of the equal business opportunity (ebo) - construction policy and administrative guidelines (1) provide equitable access to do business with the city; (2) encourage involvement in the city's sustainability vision statement themes; and (3) enhance the growth, development and participation of small and emerging businesses to perform on city construction contracts. The ebo - construction policy and administrative guidelines include bid discount provisions. A contractor's bid may be discounted when the contractor can demonstrate and substantiate their involvement in practices that further the city's mission statement and sustainability vision statement. Section 5 of the administrative guidelines for the ebo - construction policy describes the city's bid discount provisions and has been expanded to include additional discount point opportunities by employing graduates from construction entry programs. Bidders and subcontractors must comply with the city of grand rapids prequalification and certification requirements. The successful bidder for the above project may not discriminate against any employee orjob applicant in any matter related to employment because of actual or perceived color, race, religion or creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genotype, age, marital status, familial status, medical condition, disability, height, weight, or source of lawful income and the successful bidder will be required to insert that provision in all subcontracts relating to the project. The successful bidder will be required to have a policy regarding drug free workplace and certify to the city that this policy is in place. A certified check or bid bond for a sum not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid will be required with each bid. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 45 calendar days after the date and time for receiving bids. The city reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids; to reject the bid of a bidder who is not, in the opinion of the engineer or city, in a position to perform the contract; to waive informalities, irregularities and technicalities; to reject any and all non-conforming, non-responsive, unbalanced [unreasonable unit price(s)] Or conditional bids; or to advertise for new bids. The city also reserves the right to award the contract in the city's best interest, and therefore, may select a bidder other than the lowest. Deadline 09/29/2025 12:00 PM EDT All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents shall be submitted to the Engineer in writing, Questions received less than 5 business days prior to the date for opening of Bids will not be answered.