Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Alpena, Michigan. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; sidewalk / parking lot; sidewalk / parking lot; and water / sewer project.

https://www.thealpenanews.com/news/2026/06/alpena-municipal-council-approves-taylor-street-project/ Alpena Municipal Council approves Taylor Street project Local News Jun 4, 2026 Josh Jambor News Staff Writer ALPENA – The Alpena Municipal Council voted Monday to approve awarding a contract to MacArthur Construction of Hillman for much-anticipated Taylor Street infrastructure upgrades. City Engineer Steve Shultz recommended the contract be awarded following the bid opening on May 19. The project involves a full reconstruction of water and sewer lines, along with complete roadway rebuilding on Taylor Street from Long Lake Avenue to Spratt Street. Although bids were solicited from 14 firms and made available on the city’s website, only one responsive bid was received. “Adequate funding was budgeted in both the current and next fiscal years in the Water and Sewer Funds for this project,” Shultz noted in the memorandum. He described the work as routine but long overdue. “It’s a pretty standard sewer and water project, similar to Second Avenue and Fair Street,” Shultz said. “It’s just another project that’s been needed for quite some time and we are finally able to line up the dollars and the timing.” Construction is scheduled to begin no earlier than June 11, with completion targeted by August 28. The timing is intentional to minimize disruption near a local school. “We are doing this in the summer because of the fact it’s right next to a school and we don’t want to be a disruption,” Shultz explained. “So we are going to try to get that all completed, or at least the portion of road near the school, before the start of the next school year.” This project continues Alpena’s ongoing commitment to modernizing its aging infrastructure. In recent years, the city has completed several similar upgrades, often working with the same contractor, MacArthur Construction. In 2024, the firm handled the Fair Avenue reconstruction between Washington Avenue and 9th Avenue, which included comprehensive water, sewer, and street improvements at a total cost of approximately $1.19 million. North 2nd Avenue also saw major reconstruction, featuring updated streetscaping, new water and sewer lines, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. Additional enhancements have included the Water Street Commons, which opened in 2025, improvements at Bay View Park, and various state-supported road projects along corridors such as M-32. ----------------------------------------- This project includes water main installation, sanitary sewer main installation, water and sewer services, street reconstruction including concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalk, concrete driveway, and HMA surface. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete the work in accordance with the specifications. Question Deadline 05/12/2026 Questions regarding the bid contents should be directed to the City of Alpena Engineering Department via letter, written facsimile (989) 354-1709 ore-mail to engineer@atpena.mi.us. All requests for information on the project shall be via, letter, written facsimile (989) 354-1709 or e-mail to engineer@alpena.mi.us.The City of Alpena does not commit to answering questions during the last seven (7) workdays prior to sealed bid opening date. A bid bond provided by a surety company authorized to do business in the state, or the equivalent in cash, or otherwise supplied in a form satisfactory to the City for a sum of not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the minimum base bid will be required with each proposal submitted where the cost estimated by the bidder exceeds $35,000. The City reserves the right to require bid security for bids under $35,000 when the circumstances warrant. A. Performance Bond: A bond satisfactory to the City, executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the state or otherwise secured in a manner satisfactory to the City, in an amount equal to 100% of the price specified in the contract; and B. Labor and Material Payment Bond: A bond satisfactory to the City, executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the state or otherwise secured in a manner satisfactory to the City for the protection of all persons supplying labor and material to the contractor or its subcontractors for the performance of the work provided for in the contract. The bond shall be in an amount equal to 100% of the price specified in the contract. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities in bids and to accept any bids which in the opinion of the City Council may be most advantageous to the City of Alpena and/or in accordance with the City's "Award Process" and other bidding documents.