Project Information

Bid Title

Berrien County Sheriff’s Department Fence & Gate

Issuing Agency

County of Berrien

Location

Michigan

Published Date

Nov 18, 2025

Closing Date

Nov 26, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

2025-059

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Project Description

Bid Number:	2025-059
Bid Title:	Berrien County Sheriff’s Department Fence & Gate
Category:	Berrien County Bids
Status:	Open

Description: The Berrien County Building and Grounds Department is seeking bids for the Sheriff's Department (2100 E Empire) fence and gate. Bids are required to be in a sealed envelope and must be received by the Purchasing Department at 701 Main Street, St. Joseph, MI no later than TBD at 09:00 AM EST. Bid 2025-059 will be opened that same day at approximately 09:30 AM EST in the Board of Commissioners Room on the second floor (ground level). Please note that if you have previously filled out the Affidavit of Compliance for the year 2025 it is not necessary to send another one. Publication Date/Time: 6/18/2025 9:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 11/26/2025 9:00 AM Addendum Date/Time: 11/18/2025 Contact Person: Bacchiocchi Construction Services, Inc. Christian Bacchiocchi, Project Manager 269-471-7226 [email protected] Plan & Spec Available: Please see specifications provided. Business Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST Qualifications: Please see specifications provided. Special Requirements: Please see specifications provided. Related Documents: 9104.2-1 BC 2100 Empire Fence Gate Bid Packet 9104.2-1 BC 2100 Empire Upgrades Addendum 1 9104.2-1 BC 2100 Empire Upgrades Addendum 2 - 2025 Invitation to Bid 2025-059 2025 Sworn and Notarized Affidavit of Compliance

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PROJECT MANUAL

Job Number 9104.2-1

6/18/2025

Berrien County Sheriff’s Dept.

Fence & Gates

2100 E Empire Ave

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Prepared By:

Christian Bacchiocchi

PROJECT MANAGER

Bacchiocchi Construction Services, Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INVITATION TO BID .............................................................................................................................................. 4

PART 1 - GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 4

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS .............................................................................................................................. 6

METHOD OF BIDDING..............................................................................................................................6

BID PROPOSAL .......................................................................................................................................... 6

SALES TAX ................................................................................................................................................. 6

AVAILABILITY OF CONTRACT SECTIONS..........................................................................................7

EXAMINE CONTRACT SECTIONS AND SITE VISIT ........................................................................... 7

INTERPRETATIONS, DISCREPANCIES AND OMISSIONS..................................................................7

CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................ 7

ALTERNATES ............................................................................................................................................. 7

ADDENDA ................................................................................................................................................... 7

POST BID ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

OWNER PROVIDED SERVICES ............................................................................................................... 8

PENALTY FOR COLLUSION .................................................................................................................... 8

SECURITY & BADGING............................................................................................................................8

BID CHECKLIST.........................................................................................................................................9

DEFINITIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 10

FORMS .................................................................................................................................................................... 11

FORM OF AGREEMENT AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS & CONDITIONS ............................... 11

ADMINISTRATIVE FORMS .................................................................................................................... 11

BID FORM .............................................................................................................................................................. 12

1 – BID INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................... 12

2 – BIDDER’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS...............................................................................................12

3 – BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS ...................................................................................................... 12

4 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION ............................................................................................................. 14

5 – TIME OF COMPLETION .................................................................................................................... 14

6 – BASIS OF BID ..................................................................................................................................... 15

7 – ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BID ......................................................................................................... 15

8 – BID SUBMITTAL ................................................................................................................................ 15

PERFORMANCE BOND ........................................................................................................................................ 17

PAYMENT BOND .................................................................................................................................................. 20

MULTIPLE CONTRACT SUMMARY .................................................................................................................. 23

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SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................................ 23

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTS....................................................................................23

PRIME WORK PACKAGE CONTRACT .............................................................................................................. 30

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PART 1 - GENERAL

INVITATION TO BID

PROJECT OWNER’S NAME:

The County of Berrien

PROJECT NAME:

BC Sheriff’s Dept – Fence & Gates

2100 E Empire Ave

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE:

Bacchiocchi Construction Services, Inc.

4975 Appian Way

Berrien Springs,

Michigan 49103

Phone: 269-471-7226

The County of Berrien (OWNER) requests BID PROPOSALs for the BC Sheriff’s Dept – Fence &

Gates project at 2100 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. BID PROPOSALS will be received by

Sara Scharnowske, Financial Analyst for Berrien County at 701 Main Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085, until

Wednesday, July 9th at 9 AM, local time. Proposals can be submitted into the drop box at the North

entrance of the building, or directly delivered to the Financial Services department on the 4th floor.

Please note that this BID PACKET contains only one PRIME WORK PACKAGE.

Envelopes containing the BID PROPOSALs must be designated as:

“BID PROPOSAL for PRIME WORK PACKAGE CONTRACT,

For BC Sheriff’s Dept – Fence & Gates

For Job Number 9104.2-1

County Bid # 2025-059”

Please note that for your BID to be considered, a physical copy must be submitted. No electronic or

emailed submissions will be accepted.

No BID PROPOSALs will be received after the date and time set forth above.

The WORK is described in full detail in the SPECIFICATIONS. Questions will be accepted in writing

to Christian Bacchiocchi, PROJECT MANAGER, OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE, Bacchiocchi

Construction Services, Inc. (e-mail christian@bacchiocchicsi.com) until July 7th at 5 PM local time. A

written response will be included in an ADDENDUM to be prepared by the OWNER’S

REPRESENTATIVE and sent to all BIDDERS via e-mail.

A scheduled mandatory PRE-BID meeting and inspection will be held for all concerned parties on

Wednesday, June 25th at 9 AM local time, at the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, located at 2100

E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. The purpose of the meeting is to answer questions and provide

a tour of the project site. The OWNER and OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE will be available to assist

the BIDDERS. BIDDERS needing special services to fully participate in the meeting, or who are unable

to attend, shall contact the OWNER at the above location. Additional pre-bid meetings may be scheduled

at the discretion of the OWNER.

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, including project manual, plans, and SPECIFICATIONS, must be

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obtained (downloaded electronically) prior to the mandatory PRE-BID meeting by downloading the

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS from The Builder’s Exchange, Inc. (www.grbx.com) or directly from

Bacchiocchi Construction Services, Inc. Neither the OWNER nor the OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE

will be responsible for partial sets of documents obtained from any other source. BCSI recommends all

BIDDERS to create an account with The Builder’s Exchange, in order to express interest and stay up-

to-date on potential changes or ADDENDA.

The WORK under this contract shall commence within 30 calendar days after receiving Notice of Award

of Contract from the OWNER, and must be completed within 30 calendar days after the work has begun.

A certified check or bank draft drawn on a solvent bank in the State of Michigan payable without

condition to Berrien County of Michigan or a satisfactory BID bond executed by the BIDDER and a

surety company, in an amount equal to 5 percent (5%) of the BID shall be submitted with each BID over

$100,000.

The successful BIDDER will be required to furnish a satisfactory performance bond and payment bond

in the amount of 100 percent (100%) of the contract price, for all projects over $50,000.

END OF SECTION

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