City of Big Rapids
Maintenance Materials/Services
Invitation to Bid
City of Big Rapids
226 N. Michigan Ave
Big Rapids, MI. 49307
The City of Big Rapids is requesting sealed bids for Maintenance Materials/Services Bid documents may
be obtained in the Public Works Office located at Big Rapids City Hall, 226 N. Michigan Ave. Big Rapids,
MI 49307 or online at www.Cityofbr.org.
All Bids shall follow the City of Big Rapids requirements of a sealed bid, placed within a sealed envelope
submitted to the City of Big Rapids Treasury Department on Monday March 9, 2026 @ 3:00 PM.
It is the intent of the City to award the contract to the lowest and most qualified bidder whose price and
qualifications cause its bid to be considered the best and most responsive bid. The City reserves the
right to reject all bids, to waive minor irregularities, or take such other actions regarding acceptance or
rejection of bids and bid alternates as it deems, in its sole discretion, will serve the public interest.
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Contents
NOTICE TO BIDDERS............................................................................................................3
BID PROPOSAL FORMS ........................................................................................................4
EQUIPMENT: ..................................................................................................................... 4
TRUCKS: ........................................................................................................................... 4
MATERIALS: ......................................................................................................................5
1.) ASPHALT / MAINTENANCE:.....................................................................................5
2.) CONCRETE / MAINTENANCE: .................................................................................5
3.) SERVICE LINES: .....................................................................................................6
4.) SERVICE(S): ...........................................................................................................6
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT.................................................................7
NAME, ADDRESS, LEGAL STATUS AND SIGNATURE OF BIDDER ..............................................8
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS .........................................................................................9
CITY OF BIG RAPIDS INCOME TAX ORDINANCE ...................................................................12
CITY OF BIG RAPIDS EMPLOYER REGISTRATION ..................................................................13
AGREEMENT ...................................................................................................................... 14
CONTRACTOR’S CHECKLIST ..............................................................................................17
PLAN HOLDER LIST ............................................................................................................18
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
MAINTENANCE MATERIALS/SERVICES
The City of Big Rapids will accept sealed bids for MAINTENANCE MATERIALS/SERVICES until
3:00 PM local time, Monday March 9, 2026, in the Office of the City Treasurer, 226 North
Michigan Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307.
Specifications may be obtained at the Office of the Department of Public Works or the City
website at www.cityofbr.org .
All proposals shall be clearly marked "BID FOR MAINTENANCE MATERIALS/SERVICES". The
City of Big Rapids reserves the right to accept or reject all or any bids or to waive informalities,
and to award the bid in any manner deemed to be in the best interest of the City.
All questions must be submitted in writing which can be sent to mgifford@cityofbr.org. Questions
must be submitted 48 hours prior to bid opening. All questions and answers will be sent to all
interested parties and posted on the City of Big Rapids website and any other advertising
websites.
Award will only be to a responsive and responsible firm whose bid conforms to all the material
terms and conditions of the bid. All bid prices must remain valid for 60 days past the submission
deadline.
Mark Gifford
City Manager
The City of Big Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. TRS users may dial 711 for
service.
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BID PROPOSAL FORMS
(BIDDERS MAY BID ON ONE OR ALL ITEMS)
Bids must be maintained from April 1 to December 31, 2026
EQUIPMENT:
Roto-Mill Blacktop
Pulverize Black Top
PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT
5 - 6 Ton Roller/w operator
Asphalt Paver with operators (3)
MUST HAVE
Power Crown Control
Power Slope Control
Power Height Adjustment
Sonic Feeder Control
8’ – 16’ Wide
Curber Capability
8 – 10 Ton Hopper
Bulldozer (nothing smaller than a TD-8)
with operator
Hydraulic Excavator with operator and pipe laser
330 Volvo or approved for assisting the City in
laying storm/sanitary pipe
Hydraulic Excavator WITHOUT operator
330 Volvo or approved
Ditchwitch P-80
Navigator Horizontal Directional Drill
with Digi TRAX Mark III Locator and
Datalog Remote
Vermeer D24X40 A
Maintainer (small pucket)
Skid Steer WITH asphalt grinder
Skid Steer WITHOUT asphalt grinder
Mini Excavator with operator
TRUCKS:
Triaxles with operator
Quad with operator
Semi with lead trailer with operator
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PRICE PER HOUR
PRICE PER HOUR
MATERIALS:
1.) ASPHALT / MAINTENANCE:
MATERIAL
SYLVAX
20-A OR 20-AA asphalt
25-AW OR 31-AW asphalt
SS1H BOND COAT-TACK
13-A asphalt
22-A gravel
23-A gravel
Reprocessed Asphalt/RAP
Processed Topsoil
Class II Sand
Crack Seal
PRICE
PER TON
DELIVERED
TO BIG RAPIDS
ASPHALT NOTE: The city is interested in using an HMA Ultra-Thin as one of the tools for maintaining City streets.
Please provide the price per square yard for the Ultra-Thin Low, Medium and High product.
2.) CONCRETE / MAINTENANCE:
MATERIAL
PRICE PER LINEAR FOOT
DELIVERED TO BR
B-2 24” Wide
F-4 Curb/ W # 4 Rebar
- 500 feet or less
- 500 feet to 1000 feet
- 1000 feet and higher
- Concrete Sawing
- Curb Sawing
MATERIAL
PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT
4” Flat work
6” Flat work
8” Flat work ADA Ramps
Duralast - Detectable Warning Plates
PRICE PER TON
CONCRETE – 6 sack w/limestone
Reprocess Crushed Concrete
Crusher Dust
CONCRETE CORING
PRICE PER CORE
24” and below
48” down to 24”
72” down to 48”
CONCRETE NOTE: (The City of Big Rapids, annual sidewalk program will be bid separately, and this is not included
in this bid.)
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.