train depot ada - City of Holland Train Depot ADA Improvements bid

SECTION 00 11 13 - NOTICE TO BIDDERS

1. NOTICE TO BIDDERS
   1. The City of Holland, Holland,  Michigan, will receive proposals from qualified contractors for Holland Train Depot ADA Improvements, located 171 Lincoln Ave, Holland MI 49423.
      1. The Owner will enter into one contract with the successful General Contractor, who will be fully responsible for coordination of all required work between all trades.
   2. Coordinate all information regarding the bid opening location explicitly with Owner.
      1. Proposals must be mailed or delivered in person to Holland City Hall, Attn. Lynn McCammon, at 270 South River Avenue, Holland, Michigan 49423.  All proposals must be sealed in envelopes, plainly labeled “Holland Train Depot ADA Improvements” and must be received prior to 11:00 A.M., local time, on September 19, 2024.  This will be a public bid opening.  Evaluation of proposals and award will be at a later date; the successful contractor will receive a letter of intent prior to receipt of contract.
      2. A pre-bid meeting will be held at 11:00 A.M., local time, on September 5, 2024 at Project location.
      3. The Schedule of Work shall be as follows:
         1.    Bids Due           September 19, 2024                  
         2.    Anticipated award of contract     October 2, 2024
         3.    Anticipated start of construction December 2, 2024
         4.    Anticipated substantial Completion         February 28, 2025
      4. All bidders are required to furnish Bid Security in the amount of five (5%) percent of the Base Bid.  Form of the security may be a bid bond, certified or cashiers’ check made payable to City of Holland.  This will be a guarantee that the bidder selected by City of Holland will furnish the required PLM Bonds; failure to do so could mean forfeiture of the Bid Security.
      5. All bidders must indicate, where shown on the Proposal Form, the cost of Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds covering 100% of the value of the Project.  Do not include the cost of the Bonds in the Base Bid.
      6. Applicable Michigan use and sales tax apply to this project.
   3. Be sure to clarify with the bond on school jobs as to whether it requires prevailing wages.  As of 2024 they are required in Michigan although it is currently being debated in the state of Michigan.
      1. All bidders should note that this project does not require prevailing wages.  
      2. Bidding Documents may be viewed via GMB’s website www.gmb.com under “Bid Sets”.  Bidding Documents will be available after August 29, 2024.  Bidders may download drawings and specifications from the Plan Command site.   Please note that contractors are responsible for reviewing information on all drawings and specifications.  
         1. GMB Architecture + Engineering, 85 East Eighth Street, Suite 200, Holland, Michigan 49423; 616-796-0200
      3. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive all irregularities in the Proposals.   Proposals shall remain firm for sixty (60) days from date of Bid Opening.
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