REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION BID AT 50778` MICHIGAN AVENUE

Agency:	Van Buren Charter Township
State:	Michigan
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	238910 - Site Preparation Contractors
Posted Date:	Feb 12, 2025
Due Date:	Feb 19, 2025
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NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT

ADDENDUM – REVISED DATES

Seeking Demolition Bids. The Charter Township of Van Buren, Wayne County, MI will receive bids for the

demolition, removal, and disposal of all structures and appurtenances, including the principal commercial

building and parking lot, located at 50778 Michigan Avenue (Parcels 83-022-01-0012-001 and 83-022-01-

0011-003). The Township has completed or will be completing an asbestos survey and utility disconnections prior

to bid opening. Bid forms and demolition work specifications are available at the Office of the Township Clerk,

46425 Tyler Road, Van Buren Township, MI 48111, from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday or on the

Township website at www.vanburen-mi.org. Due to inclement weather, bids must be submitted to the Clerk’s

Office by 11:00 a.m. on February 19, 2025, and will be publicly opened immediately following the closing of the

bid. The Township reserves the right to reject any and all bids and reserves the right not to award a contract. Van

Buren Township is an equal opportunity employer. This project will be funded with Van Buren Township

general funds.

Posted and Published: February 12, 2025

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SEALED BIDS will be received at the Office of the Clerk, located in

Van Buren Township Hall, 46425 Tyler Road, Van Buren Township, MI 48111, on or before

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. for the following item:

Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of All Structures

50778 Michigan Avenue, Van Buren Township, MI 48111

Parcels: 83-022-01-0012-001 and 83-022-01- 0011-003

The Charter Township of Van Buren is using general funds for this project. Bids & Requests for

Proposals for Township supplies and services can be found on the Township’s website at

www.vanburen-mi.org.

The Bidding Schedule is as follows:

DATE

DETAIL

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Bid Notice Issued

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Revised Bid Notice Issued

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 – 11:00 a.m. Bid Due Date & Opening

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By or Before Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Selection of Contractor and

Approval by Township

Dependent on Township purchasing

amount rules

By or Before Thursday, February 27, 2025

Pre-Construction Mtg. (optional)

By or Before Monday, March 3, 2025

Start of Service

By or Before Monday, March 31, 2025

End of Service (Inc. Inspection)

Subject to extension upon mutual

agreement

By or Before Monday, April 7, 2025

Submit Final Invoice and other

Required Paperwork to Township

For assistance or further information, please contact Township Blight Control and Demolition

Management Coordinators:

Vidya Krishnan at vkrishnan@mcka.com

Gage Belko at gbelko@mcka.com

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NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN

DEMOLITION, REMOVAL, AND DISPOSAL OF ALL STRUCTURES

50778 Michigan Avenue, Van Buren Township, MI 48111

Parcels: 83-022-01-0012-001 and 83-022-01- 0011-003

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The contractor shall furnish all labor, material, supplies, power, machinery,

tools, and equipment needed to perform the demolition, removal, and disposal of the principal commercial

building and all appurtenances, including, but not limited to structural foundations, mechanical units,

asphalt, and debris located at 50778 Michigan Avenue, followed by restoration of the site.

2. PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES REQUIRED: The contractor shall include with the bid a minimum of

three (3) local references on the form provided for similar work performed. The Township may make

such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform work, and the

bidder shall furnish the Township all such information and date for this purpose as the Township may

request. The Township reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by or investigation

of such bidder fails to satisfy the Township that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the

obligations of the contract and to complete the work contemplated therein.

3. EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SITE: Before submitting a bid, each bidder shall:

• Examine the specifications and contract documents thoroughly;

• Visit the site to become familiar with local conditions that may in any matter

affect cost, progress or performance of the work;

• Become familiar with all laws, rules, and regulations that may in any matter

affect cost, progress or performance of work; and

• Study and carefully correlate bidder’s observations with the Contract

Documents.

4. BID FORM: Each bid shall be made on the form provided and shall be submitted in a sealed envelope

bearing the title of work and the name of the bidder. All blank spaces for bid prices must be filled in with

ink or typewritten. All bids must be signed.

5. MODIFICATIONS: Alternate written bids submitted may be considered; however, final determination as

to suitability and compliance with the Specifications and General Provisions will be with the Township.

6. DELIVERY OF BIDS: Bids will be delivered by the time and to the place stipulated in the Notice to

Bidders. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to see that their bid is received in the proper time. Any

bid received after the bid opening date and time shall be discarded or returned to the bidder unopened.

7. BID OPENING: Bids will be opened publicly at the time and place set forth in the Notice to Bidders.

8. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS: Any bidder may withdraw their bid, either personally or by written request, at

any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. Each bid shall be considered binding and

in effect for a period of forty-five (45) days after the date of opening set forth in the Notice to Bidders.

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9. WORKMANSHIP: All materials furnished under this proposed contract must be of high quality, and of

the best workmanship and design unless otherwise expressly specified. The contractor shall, if required,

furnish satisfactory evidence as to the kind and quality of materials.

10. QUESTIONS / ADDENDA / CLARIFICATION / CORRECTION: Instructions will be given should any

questions, addenda, clarification, or corrections in the proposal be called to the attention of the Township

not less than one (1) working day before bids are due. Instructions will be in the form of written addenda

to the specifications which, if issued will be emailed to all prospective bidders (at the respective email

address furnished for such purposes), not later than one (1) day prior to the date fixed for the opening of

bids. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such bidder

from any obligation under his bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the contract

documents.

11. RIGHT TO REJECT: The Township reserves the right to reject any or all proposals in whole or part.

12. CONTRACT AWARD: The Township also reserves the right to accept the bid judged as most responsive

and satisfactory for its requirements based on standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

Development (HUD), as applicable, and the Township’s purchasing policy. The successful bidder will be

notified of the contract award by the Township Planning Director.

13. CONTRACT DEFINED: The contract shall consist of the proposal by the bidder, Notice of Requirements,

Specifications and Scope, Bid Proposal, Charter Township of Van Buren purchase order (or Notice of

Award), and all written supplemental agreements executed by the contracting parties. The contract may

not be assigned or subject without written consent of the Township.

14. AGREEEMENT: Concurrently with the execution and delivery of Agreement, Contractor shall deliver to

the Township certificates of insurance as required herein.

At least two (2) copies of the Agreement and such other documents, as required, will be signed by the

Township and Contractor within seven (7) days of the Notice of Award. The Township will sign the

Agreement upon receipt of certificates of insurance and contractor executed Agreement.

15. ANTIDISCRIMINATION: Van Buren Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national

origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

16. INSPECTION: Services will be inspected by the Township’s authorized agent as to their general and

specific compliance with specifications.

17. PAYMENTS: After Contractor has furnished all material and/or completed all work as specified herein,

payment will be processed. The Township may require full unconditional waiver of liens from all material

suppliers and subcontractors prior to processing final payment.

18. REJECTION: The cost of unloading and storing of rejected goods will be charged to the contractor’s

account. Rejected material must be removed from the subject property immediately after notification.

The Township reserves the right to sell such goods, if not removed, to the highest bidder and credit the

contractor’s account with money so received.

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19. PERFORMANCE BOND: A performance bond as security for faithful performance of this contract may

be required by the Township, equal to 100% of the total amount of the contract award, on the form

provided. The surety on such bond shall be a duty authorized surety company satisfactory to the owner.

20. INSURANCE: Contractor shall at all times during the Agreement maintain in full force and affect

Employer’s Liability, Worker’s Compensation, Compensation General Liability, Property Damage, and

Motor Vehicle Liability including contractual liability coverage for the hold harmless provisions. All

insurance shall be by insurers and for policy limits acceptable to the Township and before

commencement of work hereunder. The Comprehensive General Liability policy shall name the Charter

Township of Van Buren as additional insured to protect its interests. Contractor agrees to furnish the

Township evidence that such insurance has been procured and is in force.

Certificates of insurance must be provided for evidence and executed by an authorized agent or broker.

For the purposes of the Agreement, Contractor shall carry the following types of insurance in at least the

limits specified below:

COVERAGES:

Workmen’s Compensation

Employer’s Liability

Bodily Injury Liability (except automobile)

Property Damage Liability (except automobile)

Motor Vehicle (all owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles)

LIMITS OF LIABILITY:

Statutory*

$1,000,000

$1,000,000 per occurrence

$2,000,000 aggregate

$1,000,000 per occurrence

All policies affording the various coverages required by this section shall be endorsed to provide for a ten

(10) day prior written notice to be delivered to the Township before any of the coverage’s afforded by

these policies are either reduced or cancelled.

*Contractors who are “sole proprietor” shall submit a waiver of worker’s compensation benefits on an

approved form.

21. TERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTOR: If the work is stopped for a period of ninety (90) days under

an order of any court or other public authority having jurisdiction or as a result of an act of government

making materials unavailable through no act or fault of the contractor or a subcontractor or their agents

or employees or any other persons performing any of the work under a contract with the contractor, or

for the Township's failure to make payment, the contractor may upon seven (7) days written notice to the

Township terminate the contract and recover from the Township payment for all work executed and for

any proven loss sustained upon any materials, equipment, tools, construction equipment and machinery,

including reasonable profit and damages.

22. TERMINATION BY THE TOWNSHIP: If the contractor is adjudged as bankrupt or if he makes a general

assignment for the benefit of his creditors; or if a receiver is appointed on account of his insolvency; or if

he persistently or repeatedly refuses or fails except in cases for which extension of time is provided to

supply enough properly skilled workmen or proper materials; or if he fails to make prompt payment to

subcontractors or for materials or labor or persistently disregards laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or

orders of any public authority having jurisdiction; or otherwise is guilty of substantial violation of a

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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

Description	Opening Date	Closing Date
REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION BID AT 50778` MICHIGAN AVENUE 50778	January 08, 2025 6:00 PM	February 19, 2025 11:00 AM

REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION BID AT 50778` MICHIGAN AVENUE

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