Project Information

Bid Title

Lanthanum-Modified Bentonite Treatments of Belleville Lake

Issuing Agency

Van Buren Charter Township

Location

Michigan

Published Date

Apr 13, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 20, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Description	Opening Date	Closing Date
Lanthanum-Modified Bentonite Treatments of Belleville Lake	April 13, 2026 9:00 AM	April 20, 2026 1:00 PM

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Bid Documents for

Lanthanum-Modified Bentonite Treatments

of Belleville Lake

Wayne County, Michigan

Prepared For:

Charter Township of Van Buren

Prepared By:

Progressive Companies

1811 4 Mile Road, NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49525-2442

616/361-2664

Project No:

200100001

APRIL 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

PAGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................. i

INVITATION FOR BIDS ................................................................................................................................ 1

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS .................................................................................................................... 2

INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS ................................................................................................................... 3

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 4

BID FORM..................................................................................................................................................... 5

CONTRACT .................................................................................................................................................. 7

Appendix A - Bidder Questionnaire

Appendix B - Payment Submittal Form

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

The Charter Township of Van Buren will be accepting bids for lanthanum-modified bentonite treatments of

Belleville Lake, Wayne County, Michigan. All bids shall be submitted to:

Charter Township of Van Buren

c/o Paul Hausler

Progressive Companies

1811 4 Mile Road, NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

phausler@weareprogressive.com

By 2 p.m. April 20, 2026.

Bids shall be accepted via mail or email.

Charter Township of Van Buren

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Belleville Lake

Lanthanum Modified Bentonite Treatments

April 2026

200100001

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. The Owner is the Charter Township of Van Buren, hereinafter referred to as the “Board.” The consultant

is Progressive Companies, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the “Consultant.” Contact person for the

Consultant is Paul Hausler, telephone: 616/361-2664, e-mail: phausler@weareprogressive.com.

2. Prior to submitting their bid, the bidder shall examine the specifications and related documents attached

hereto and make a personal examination of the site in order to acquaint themselves with the conditions

under which they will be obliged to work.

The bidder shall make all the investigations necessary to thoroughly inform themselves regarding lake

conditions and equipment they may require for their operation. No plea for ignorance of existing

conditions shall be accepted.

3. Each bidder shall be certified for aquatic pest management; shall hold a valid commercial Pesticide

Applicator Business License from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in

accordance with Part 83 of Act 451 of 1994, as amended; and shall not be prohibited by the Michigan

Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy from obtaining aquatic nuisance control permits.

4. Interpretations During Bidding: If a bidder finds omissions or discrepancies in the bid documents, they

should notify the Consultant at once so that the Consultant can issue an addendum to all bidders.

5. Preparation of Bids: Bids must be made on the required Bid Form furnished with the bid documents.

Blank spaces for bid prices must be printed in ink or typewritten, and the Bid Form must be fully

completed and executed when submitted.

Only 1 copy of Bid Form is required.

6. Each bidder shall complete the Bidder Questionnaire (Appendix A) and submit it with their Bid Form.

7. Each bid must be received by mail or email to Paul Hausler by 2 p.m. on April 20, 2026

If mailed, please mark the envelope with the following:

Belleville Lake

Sealed Bid

Lanthanum-Modified Bentonite Treatments

Do not open until 2 p.m. on April 20, 2026

8. Modification or Withdrawal of Bids: Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled time given for the

opening of bids.

Bids received after the time and date specified will not be considered.

Modification of bids in writing will be considered if received prior to the hour set for receiving of bids.

Bids shall remain firm for 90 days. If there are any reasons why the contract cannot be awarded within

this specified time period, the time of award may be extended by mutual agreement between the Board

and the bidder.

Charter Township of Van Buren

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Belleville Lake

Lanthanum Modified Bentonite Treatments

April 2026

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INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

1. Belleville Lake is located in Township, Wayne County, Michigan. The lake has a surface area of 1,250

acres. A depth contour map of Belleville Lake is provided in Figure 1.

Figure 1: Belleville Lake depth contour map.

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Belleville Lake

Lanthanum Modified Bentonite Treatments

April 2026

200100001

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