Project Information

Bid Title

Safe Walkways

Issuing Agency

City of Big Rapids

Location

Michigan

Published Date

Mar 2, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 30, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Safe Walkways

The City of Big Rapids is requesting sealed bids for Safe Walkways. Bid documents may be obtained in the Public Works Office located at Big Rapids
City Hall, 226 N. Michigan Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307
or

online at www.Cityofbr.org.

All Bids shall follow the City of Big Rapids requirements of a sealed bid, placed within a sealed envelope submitted to the City of Big Rapids Treasury Department before Monday, March 30th @2:30 p.m. E.S.T). Sealed bids will be opened at that time. Late bids will not be accepted. It is the intent of the City to award the contract to the lowest and most qualified bidder whose price and qualifications cause its bid to be considered the best and most responsive bid. The City reserves the right to reject all bids, to waive minor irregularities, or take such other actions regarding acceptance or

rejection of bids and bid alternates as it deems, in its sole discretion, will serve the public interest.

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City of Big Rapids

Safe Walkways

City of Big Rapids

Safe Walkways

Big Rapids, MI. 49307

Invitation to Bid

The City of Big Rapids is requesting sealed bids for Safe Walkways. Bid documents may be obtained in

the Public Works Office located at Big Rapids City Hall, 226 N. Michigan Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307 or

online at www.Cityofbr.org.

All Bids shall follow the City of Big Rapids requirements of a sealed bid, placed within a sealed envelope

submitted to the City of Big Rapids Treasury Department before Monday, March 30th @2:30 p.m.

E.S.T). Sealed bids will be opened at that time. Late bids will not be accepted.

It is the intent of the City to award the contract to the lowest and most qualified bidder whose price and

qualifications cause its bid to be considered the best and most responsive bid. The City reserves the

right to reject all bids, to waive minor irregularities, or take such other actions regarding acceptance or

rejection of bids and bid alternates as it deems, in its sole discretion, will serve the public interest.

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Table of Contents

1. Cover Page / Invitation to Bid………………….………….…………………………………………….………..1

2. Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………………….….….………………2

3. Notice to Bidders ………….………………………………………………………………..……….………..……3

4. Scope of Work…………………………………………………………………………………..…………...………4

5. Measurement and Payment / Bid Proposal Form(s)………..…………………….…………….………….5-9

6. Signature of Bidder ……………………………………………………………………………….….……….10-11

7. E.E.O Statement …..……………………………………………………………………………..………..………12

8. Statement of Qualifications ………………………………………………………………….…..…….……13-15

9. General Requirements ………………………………………………………………………….…………….16-26

10. Income Tax Ordinance……………………………………………………………………….….…………..……27

11. Employer Registration…………………………………………………………………………………..………..28

12. Location of interest and building dimensions…………………………….…………...………………..…...29

13. Plan Holder List …………………………………………………………………………………………..….....…30

14. Agreement ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….31

15. Contractor Checklist /End of Document…………………………………..………..….………..……...……..34

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Safe Walkways

Specifications may be obtained in the Public Works Office located at Big Rapids City Hall, 226 N.

Michigan Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307 or online at www.cityofbr.org

All bids shall be clearly marked "BID FOR Safe Walkways ". The City of Big Rapids reserves the

right to accept or reject all or any bids or to waive informalities, and to award the bid in any manner

deemed to be in the best interest of the City.

Heather Bowman,

Public Works Director

All questions must be submitted in writing which can be sent to mruelle@cityofbr.org. Questions

must be submitted 48 hours prior to bid opening. All questions and answers will be sent to all

interested parties and posted on the City of Big Rapids website and any other advertising

websites.

The City of Big Rapids reserves the right to accept or reject all or any bids for sound,

documentable, business reasons or to waive informalities, and to award in any manner deemed

to the be in the best interest of the City.

Award will only be to a responsive and responsible firm whose bid, conforms to all the material

terms and conditions of the bid. All bid prices must remain valid for 60 days past the submission

deadline.

The City of Big Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. TRS may dial 711 for

service.

Schedule and timeline:

1. Opening of Bid

2. Earliest date to start work

3. Completion Date - Hutchinson

4. Completion Date – Division

March 30th , 2026

April 13th, 2026

May 18th, 2026

July 1st, 2026

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Scope of Work:

I.) OBJECTIVE:

The City has identified the need to install new sidewalk in various locations throughout the city. These

locations are all “new” sidewalk and will require stripping topsoil, grading, and blending into existing

infrastructure.

Description of Work

1. After sites are staked out, strip topsoil

2. Grade sites

3. Set forms to meet all A.D.A. requirements

4. Pour and broom finish concrete

5. Saw cut control joints

6. Restore the sites to an AS-WAS condition.

Sequence of Work:

1.) Contractor to determine sequence of work.

II.) WORK SITE:

The work location(s) will be along the West side of 100 Hutchinson Street and along the West side of 700

Division Street. Any questions regarding the bid package shall be directed to Matt Ruelle with proper

notice. Matt can be reached via email at mruelle@cityofbr.org or phone (231) 592-4021. Questions will

be accepted up to 48 hours prior to bid due date. Responses to questions will be posted online at

www.cityofbr.org (48) hours prior to bid due date.

III.) WORK SITE RESTORATION:

Upon completion of all work on the Project, the Contractor shall restore the work site, and the immediate

area around the work site to an "AS-WAS" or better condition. Depressions, ruts, or other disfigurements

in the terrain or turf around the work site damaged by the Contractor during performing work on the

Project shall be restored to an "AS-WAS" or better condition or restored in a manner that is satisfactory

to the City. If the Contractor does not restore the work site, and the immediate area around the work site

to an "AS-WAS" or better condition, or in a manner that is satisfactory to the City, within fourteen [14]

calendar days as set forth herein, the City shall proceed to commence restoration work at the work site,

and the immediate area around the work site, and shall be entitled to back charge the contractor for the

materials and labor taken to restore the site.

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SECTION 01 22 00

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY:

This Section includes, but is not necessarily limited to, descriptions of the method of measurement and basis

of payment criteria applicable to the Work.

1.02 MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES:

A. Measurement devices:

1. Weigh scales:

a. Inspected, tested and certified.

2. Platform scales:

a. Of enough size and capacity to accommodate the conveying vehicle.

3. Metering devices:

a. Inspected, tested and certified.

B. Measurement by weight:

1. Concrete reinforcing steel rolled or formed steel or other metal shapes will be measured by handbook

weights.

2. Welded assemblies will be measured by handbook weights.

C. Measurement by volume:

1. Measured by cubic dimension using mean length, width and height or thickness.

D. Measurement by area:

1. Measured by square dimension using mean length and width or radius.

E. Linear measurement:

1. Measured by linear dimension, at the item centerline.

1.03 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

A. The following schedule outlines the method of measurement and basis of payment to be used on the

project. Requirements for materials and methods described under each item are included in the related

specification

SECTION.

Item 1.

General Conditions, Bonds, and Insurance, Max 5%: Shall be paid for on a lump sum

basis for the Contractor’s costs to provide required bonds and insurances, mobilization

and miscellaneous requirements stipulated in Contract Documents. This quantity shall

not exceed five percent (5%) of the total contract amount.

• 50% will be paid on the first Application for Payment.

• 25% will be paid when 40%* of the project is complete.

• 25% will be paid when 80%* of the project is complete.

*Measured as the value of the Work completed relative to the current contract

value not including the value of this item.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 561622Locksmiths

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