Advertisement for Bids: N. West & North Street Sidewalk Project

The City of Hillsdale is requesting proposals for the following project(s):

N. West & North Street Sidewalk Project

All work shall be in accordance with the project drawings, project specifications and any applicable sections of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction.

RFP due date/ Public Opening:

Sealed proposals are due by 2:00 pm (local time) on July 10, 2023 at the following location:

Hillsdale City Hall

Office of the City Clerk

97 N. Broad Street Hillsdale, MI 49242

Project Location:

N. West Street and North Street, including sidewalk ADA ramp work at Westwood Street.

Scope of Work:

This project consists of the removal and replacement of 3900 SF of existing sidewalk, curb ramps and curb sections. Project also includes the removal of stairs currently in the right-of-way (ROW) and construction of a new ADA compliant ramp.

Proposed Project Schedule:

City Council Award of Contract: July 17, 2023

Project Completion: October 27, 2023

Instructions to proposers:

• Proposals must be typewritten or clearly printed in ink and signed by a duly authorized representative of the firm submitting the proposal.
• Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes, clearly marked on the outside, “West/North Street Sidewalk Project – City of Hillsdale”
• Proposals will be received by the City Clerk, City Hall, 97 N. Broad Street, Hillsdale, Michigan 49242, at the above required time. All proposals will be date stamped and time marked upon receipt. Proposals may not be faxed or e-mailed.
• No proposal will be accepted after the time designated for the receipt of proposals set forth above. Each bidder shall and will be fully and solely responsibility for delivery of the proposal prior to the appointed date and hour designated for the receipt of all proposals, and shall assume the risk of late delivery or non-delivery regardless of the manner the bidder employs for the proposal's delivery or the reason for such late delivery or non-delivery.
• The City of Hillsdale reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any defects or informalities in proposals, to accept the bid that it determines to be the lowest competitive bid from a competent bidder meeting specifications and to negotiate with the bidder or bidders who, in the judgment of the Hillsdale City Manager, are deemed the most advantageous for the public and the City.
• The City of Hillsdale reserves the right to take other action before a contract is signed or a purchase order is approved; even after City Council accepts or approves the proposal.
• Proposals submitted in response to this invitation shall become the property of the City of Hillsdale and be a matter of public record and available for review.
• Contractors shall submit an anticipated schedule with their bid.
• Communications regarding this proposal may be directed to: Kristin Bauer, P.E. City Engineer City of Hillsdale Hillsdale, MI 49242 517-437-6479 kbauer@cityofhillsdale.org