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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TWO STAGE DITCH – PIERCE DRAIN EXTENSION

THE WORK

The purpose of the proposed project is to reduce sediment and nutrient delivery to the Pierce Drain Extension and downstream watercourses including the Rabbit and Kalamazoo Rivers. A two-stage channel will be constructed along the Pierce Drain Extension on parcel #03-24-019-029-10 to address bank erosion, stabilize gully erosion at side inlets and riparian buffer planted and seeded with native vegetation. These improvements will address nonpoint source water quality impairments along approximately 1,400 linear feet of the Pierce Drain Extension. All projects must be completed by September 13, 2024. 

Construction efforts will involve clearing along the open channel drain, excavation for construction of the two-stage channel and wetland restoration areas, spoil disposal and leveling, installation of water level control structures, toe wood revetment scour protection and a rock and roll grade control structure, native vegetation seeding and site restoration in accordance with the Contract Documents. 

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Before submitting a Bid, each BIDDER shall:

  1. Examine the Contract Documents thoroughly;  
  2. Visit the Site to become familiar with local conditions that may in any manner affect cost, progress, performance or timely completion of the Work;
  3. Become familiar with all laws, rules and regulations that may in any manner affect cost, progress, performance or timely completion of the Work; and  
  4. Study and carefully correlate BIDDER's observations with the Contract Documents.

Surveys, investigations, and reports of subsurface or latent physical conditions at the Site which have been relied upon by ENGINEER in preparing the Drawings and Specifications are not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness.  Each BIDDER shall, at his own expense, make additional surveys and investigations as necessary to determine his Bid for the performance of the Work.

Having carefully examined the site of the proposed Work; being fully informed of the conditions to be met in the prosecution and completion of the Work; having read and examined the Contract Documents applicable to this Work including the construction drawings, specifications, and general instructions,  and agreeing to be bound thereby; the undersigned proposes to perform all services, and furnish all necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment to complete the Work described in the Contract Documents for the amounts set forth in the accompanying Bid Form.

If awarded a Contract, undersigned agrees to prosecute the Work regularly and diligently to ensure full completion within the Contract Time(s) indicated in the Agreement.  

The undersigned certifies the price(s) entered in the Bid Form are correct and complete and that all information given or furnished in connection therewith is correct, complete and submitted as intended. The undersigned waives any right to:

  1. Claims he may now have or which may accrue to him,  
  2. Refuse to execute the Contract if awarded to him,
  3. Be relieved from any obligation by reason of any errors, mistakes or omissions, to withdraw bid subject to the following:
    • Bids may be modified or withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed and delivered to the place where Bids are to be submitted at any time prior to the opening of Bids.
    • If, within 24 hours after Bids are opened, any BIDDER files a duly signed notice with OWNER and promptly thereafter demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of OWNER that there was a material and substantial mistake in the preparation of Bid, that BIDDER may withdraw its Bid, and the Bid Security will be returned by OWNER.

Payable upon satisfactory completion and acceptance by the OWNER. All material is guaranteed to be as specified.  All work to be completed in a workmanlike manner according to standard practices.  Any alteration or deviation from above specifications involving extra costs, will be executed only upon written orders, and will become an extra charge over and above the estimate.  All agreements are contingent upon strikes, accidents or delays beyond our control.  

The undersigned certifies that this Proposal is fair, genuine and not collusive or sham, and has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, agreed or colluded with any other person, firm or association to submit a sham Bid, to refrain from bidding, or in any way to fix the amount of this Bid or that of any other BIDDER, or to secure any advantage against the OWNER. The undersigned further certifies that no officer or employee of the OWNER is personally or financially interested, directly or indirectly, in this Bid or in the undersigned.

In submitting this Bid, it is understood that the right is reserved by the OWNER to accept any Bid, or reject any or all Bids, or to waive irregularities and/or informalities in any Bid and to make the award in any manner deemed in the best interest of the OWNER.  By submission of this bid, undersigned agrees to provide sufficient additional information to allow the OWNER to deduce the qualifications and capabilities of the undersigned to perform the work outlined above and to waive any claim that it has, or may have, against the OWNER, any of its agents, or employees, arising out of, or in connection with, the administration, evaluation or recommendation of any Proposal.