Dated Thursday, March 23, 2023: Sealed bids for the BLOOMER PARK CRICKET FIELD
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS will be received by the City of Rochester Hills’ Purchasing Division
located at 1000 Rochester Hills Drive, Rochester Hills (Lower Level), Michigan 48309 via electronic
bid submission ONLY until EXACTLY 3:00 P.M., Michigan Time, on THURSDAY,
APRIL 13,
2023 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud via Zoom Teleconference. Please
note, there may be delays during the opening due to downloading of the bids submitted, printing them,
and then reading them in real time as the opening is occurring. In order to assist in the process, Bidders
should upload one complete bid document to the MITN system to assist in streamlining the opening
process. It is requested, due to City Hall closures, that vendors wishing to view the opening do so via
the Zoom meeting information provided. If vendors arrive at City Hall, access to the building is not
assured due to MDHHS notices and directives.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some City processes have been affected and as such, are requiring
adjustment to the normal processes. It is important that you read all the information to ensure you submit
your bid response to the City in the correct manner. Please ensure all documents are signed. If you are
interested in providing a bid, please read the document in its entirety and submit the requested information
and proper forms and upload to the MITN website. Electronic submission ONLY will be accepted.
Hardcopy, emailed, faxed and late submittals will not be accepted.
The City of Rochester Hills officially distributes bid documents from the Purchasing Division or through
the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade network (MITN). Copies of bid documents obtained from any
other source are not considered official copies. The first step to do business with the City is to become
a registered vendor by visiting the City website at www.rochesterhills.org, click on Departments,
Fiscal, Accounting, & Purchasing, Procurement Division, and then Vendor Registration. Final bid
results will be posted on the MITN website after award. The Contract and Specifications documents for
this project are available on the MITN system. A complete paper copy of the Contract and Specification
documents can be obtain from the City of Rochester Hills Purchasing Division at 1000 Rochester Hills
Drive, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309 and will require a non-refundable fee of $45.00.
Checks/money orders must be in the possession of the City before documents/drawings will be
mailed.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or a bid bond in an amount not less than 5% of the
bid amount. The bond shall be with a Surety licensed and admitted to do business in the State of
Michigan and in a form acceptable to the City of Rochester Hills.
