Sealed proposals for the construction of:
HVAC SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR
RIVER RAISIN NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD VISITOR CENTER & FOUNDATION
will be received, through electronic submission, to the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) until 10:00 A.M., LOCAL TIME, Monday the 12th day of December, 2022. The bids will be publicly unlocked from the MITN web site with bid total and other pertinent information read aloud at 11:00 A.M. the same day via Zoom teleconference. Bidders desiring to attend this opening should email edward.sell@monroemi.gov no later than Wednesday, December 7, 2022 to obtain the meeting link. This project consists of the removal and replacement of and addition to the mechanical systems for the building located at 333 North Dixie Highway for the River Raisin National Battlefield Foundation. This includes all electrical, plumbing, ducting, structural modifications, concrete service pads, and core drilling to provide a complete and working system as designed. In addition to the lump sum base bid contemplated, there are a total of three (3) bid alternates as well.
The Proposal and Contract Documents, including plans and specifications, may be obtained from the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) / Bid Net Direct at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn. Contact person for questions on this contract is Patrick M. Lewis, P.E., Director of Engineering and Public Services at patrick.lewis@monroemi.gov. There will be an OPTIONAL pre-bid meeting beginning on Monday, November 21, 2022 at 1:30 P.M. in the lobby of the project site, 333 North Dixie Highway, Monroe, MI 48162. Any questions on this contract / bid documents should be asked in writing (email) no later than Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 4:30 P.M., to provide adequate time for preparation of an Addendum, if necessary. Should an addendum be necessary, this is intended for publication by the close of business on Monday, December 5, 2022. Bidders shall note that Prevailing Wage provisions apply to this contract, and are contained within Division J of the contract.
Bidders for any Construction Project whose bid is valued at greater than $175,000 in total, and subcontractors of any tier that intend to perform work valued at over $50,000.00 shall be determined to be a ”Responsible Bidder” in accordance with the City’s Purchasing and Contracts ordinance prior to award, and must submit a Responsible Bidder Prequalification Package with their bid. Details on the entirety of this process are contained in Division D of the contract, and required forms are included in the Appendix to the contract. As this is the first year of contracts let with these requirements, the 10-day advance requirement will be waived and information may be submitted any time prior to, or with, the bid submission. Should the prime bidder identify any trades / subcontracts where they have been unable to identify a potentially responsible bidder at the time of bid submission, this should be clearly noted on the bid form, so this may be evaluated for exception if possible.
The City of Monroe reserves the right to accept any proposal, to reject any proposal or to waive defects in proposals. A bid bond or certified check made payable to the City of Monroe in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the bid must be posted by each bidder with his / her bid. No bidder may withdraw his bid within SIXTY (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof, but may withdraw it at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipts of bids.
