Project Information

Bid Title

VBT Iron Belle Trail Section I

Issuing Agency

Van Buren Charter Township

Location

Michigan

Published Date

Apr 27, 2026

Closing Date

May 19, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Description	Opening Date	Closing Date
VBT Iron Belle Trail Section I	April 27, 2026 2:00 PM	May 19, 2026 2:00 PM

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN

BID INSTRUCTIONS FOR

IRON BELLE TRAIL SECTION I

Sealed proposals will be received by the Van Buren Township at the office of the

Township Clerk, 46425 Tyler Road, Van Buren, Michigan 48111 until 2:00 p.m. local

time (EST), on May 19, 2026 for construction of this project. Proposals are to be

delivered to the Township Clerk’s Office in a sealed envelope marked on the

outside as described in the RFP.

Project Description:

The project consists of constructing a variable width concrete sidewalk and is

located along the south side of East Huron River Drive. The project begins at the

east end of Riggs Park along Huron River Drive and connects to the existing

pathway on the south side of Huron River Drive. The project includes the

development of approximately 2,000 square feet of 5’ wide concrete sidewalk

and 22,200 square feet of 7’ wide concrete sidewalk. The project is split into two

phases – Phase 1 and Phase 2. For the purpose of these bid documents, only

Phase 1 estimated quantities are included.

The drawings and specifications under which the work is to be performed are on

file and may be examined at the following locations:

Van Buren Township

46425 Tyler Road

Van Buren Twp., MI 48111

PEA Group

or

7927 Nemco Way, Suite 115

Brighton, MI 48116

Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check or acceptable bid

bond for a sum not less than five percent (5%) of the proposal amount. All

questions regarding clarification or interpretation of the documents shall be

directed to Jeffrey Smith, PLA, LEED AP, of PEA Group by the following means:

Office: (517) 546-8583, Fax: (248) 689-1044, and e-mail: jsmith@peagroup.com.

The right is reserved by Van Buren Township to accept any proposal, to reject

any proposal, and to waive irregularities in proposals. No bid may be withdrawn

after the above date and time for receiving bids for a period of one-hundred-

twenty (120) days.

Published: 4-30-26

Specifications & Contract

Documents

Iron Belle Trail Section I

Van Buren Township

Elizabeth Renaud

46425 Tyler Road

Van Buren Twp., MI 48111

P: 734-699-8900

PEA Group

Project No. 2024-1898

Jeff Smith, PLA, LEED AP

7927 Nemco Way, Suite 115

Brighton, MI 48116

P: 517-546-8583

INDEX

INVITATION FOR BIDS

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS (IB-1 - IB-7)

1. Scope of Work

2. Receipt of Opening of Bid Proposal

3. Project Timeline

4. Construction Conditions

5. Qualifications of Bidders

6. Name, Address & Legal Status of Bidder

7. Bid Deposit

8. Form of Proposal

9. Basis of Proposal

10. Explanation to Bidders by Addendum

11. Award and Execution of Contract

12. Guaranty Bonds

13. Insurance

14. Right to Accept, Reject, Waive Defects

15. Withdrawal of Bids

16. Taxes

17. Drawings & Contract Documents

18. Construction Permits, Road Permits, Miscellaneous Permits

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

BID FORM

BID FORM SUPPLEMENTAL

THE CONTRACT (C-1 - C-7)

Article I - The Work

Article II - The Time

Article III - Liquidated Damages

Article IV - Owner's Right to Complete

Article V - Assignment of Contract

Article VI - The Contract Base Bid

Article VII - Anticipated Conditions and Work By Others

Article VIII - Miscellaneous

Article IX - Bonds

Article X - Independent Contractor Relationship

Article XI – Liability and Insurance

Article XII – General Provisions

Article XIII – Instructions for Executing Agreement

Van Buren Township

Iron Belle Trail Section I

Project No. 2024-1898

PAGE NO.

INV-1

IB-1

IB-1-2

IB-2

IB-3

IB-3

IB-3

IB-4

IB-4

IB-4

IB-5

IB-5

IB-5-6

IB-6

IB-6

IB-6

IB-6

IB-7

IB-7

NB-1

BF-1-6

BFS- 1-4

C-1

C-1

C-2

C-2

C-3

C-3-4

C-4

C-4

C-4

C-4-5

C-5

C-5-6

C-7

Index

IND -1

April 2026

PERFORMANCE BOND

LABOR, MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT RENTAL BOND

MAINTENANCE & GUARANTY BOND

GENERAL CONDITIONS (GC-1 – GC-19)

1. Definition of Terms

2. Contract Documents

3. Contract Drawings and Specifications

4. Engineer’s Status During Construction

5. Limitations on Engineer’s Responsibilities

6. Contractor’s Responsibility

7. Permits and Regulations

8. Subcontracts

9. Information by the Contractor

10. General Requirements for Materials and Workmanship

11. Testing and Samples

12. Lines and Grades

13. Protection of Work and Property

14. Responsibility for Adjoining Structures and Trees

15. Maintenance of Service

16. Storage of Materials

17. Relation to Other Contractors

18. Contractor’s Supervision and Organization

19. Facilities for Inspection

20. Shop Drawings

21. Errors, Corrections and Changes in Drawings and Specifications

22. Changes in the Work

23. Basis for Determining Cost of Changes in the Work

24. Patents

25. “Or Equal Clause”

26. Cleaning Up

27. Use of Completed Portions of the Work

28. Payments Withheld

29. Contractor’s Right to Stop Work

30. Fair Employment Practices Act

31. Authority

32. Starting Work

33. Sanitary Regulations

34. Sunday, Holiday and Night Work

35. Progress of Work

36. Time of Completion

37. Delays and Extension of Time

38. Liquidated Damages

39. Time is Essence of Contract

Van Buren Township

Iron Belle Trail Section I

Project No. 2024-1898

PB-1

LMB-1-2

MGB-1-2

GC-1

GC-1

GC-1-2

GC-2

GC-2-3

GC-3

GC-3-4

GC-4

GC-4

GC-4-5

GC-5

GC-5

GC-6

GC-6

GC-6-7

GC-7

GC-7

GC-8

GC-8

GC-9

GC-9

GC-9-10

GC-10-11

GC-11

GC-11

GC-12

GC-12

GC-12

GC-13

GC-13

GC-13

GC-13

GC-13

GC-13

GC-13-14

GC-14

GC-14

GC-15

GC-15

Index

IND -2

April 2026

GENERAL CONDITIONS (Continued)

40. Estimated Quantities

41. Forfeiture of Contract

42. No Waiver of Contract

43. Payment Not to Be Stopped

44. Guarantee

45. Estimates and Payments

46. Waivers of Liens

47. Insurance

CONTRACTOR’S DECLARATION

CONTRACTOR’S AFFIDAVIT

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

AUDIO VIDEO FILE SPECIAL

CONTRACTOR STAKING

UTILITY COORDINATION

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR CONSTUCTION ZONE

OPERATION

CLEARING

CULVERT CLEANOUT

DITCH CLEANOUT

SUBGRADE UNDERCUTTING, SPECIAL

MAINTENANCE GRAVEL, SPECIAL

SIGNS, PERMANENT, COMPLETE

HYDRANT ADJUST

WATER STRUCTURE COVER ADJUST

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

BOUDLER RETAINING WALLS

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR WAYNE COUNTY PERMITS

Van Buren Township

Iron Belle Trail Section I

Project No. 2024-1898

GC-15

GC-15

GC-16

GC-16

GC-16

GC-16-17

GC-17-18

GC-18-19

CD-1

CA-1

SP-1

AV-1

CS-1

UC-1

TCZ-1

C-1

CC-1

DC-1

SU-1

MG-1

SP-1

HA-1

WSC-1

SS-1

BRW-1-3

WCP-1

Index

IND -3

April 2026

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