Request for Bids: Baw Beese Trail

The City of Hillsdale is requesting proposals for the following project(s):
Baw Beese Trail
Sandy Beach to Barnard Street
All work shall be in accordance with the project drawings, project specifications and any applicable
sections of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction.
RFP due date/ Public Opening:
Sealed proposals are due by 2:00 pm (local time) on April 28th, 2026 at the following location:
Hillsdale City Hall
Office of the City Clerk
97 N. Broad Street
Hillsdale, MI 49242
Project Locations:
Baw Beese Trail: Sandy Beach to Barnard Street
Scope of Work:
Baw Beese Trail is 1.43 miles of crack repair, crack sealing, and seal coat of 10ft wide
Asphalt walking/bike Trail. Crack repair involves saw cutting and removing small patches
of asphalt, regrading and shaping base materials and patching with HMA. Crack sealing
cracks greater 1/8” in width as coordinated with City Representative, and seal coating
entire surface.
Instructions to proposers:
Proposals must be typewritten or clearly printed in ink and signed by a duly authorized
representative of the firm submitting the proposal.
Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes, clearly marked on the outside, “Baw
Beese Scenic Trail”
Proposals will be received by the City Clerk, City Hall, 97 N. Broad Street, Hillsdale,
Michigan 49242, at the above required time. All proposals will be date stamped and time
marked upon receipt. Proposals may not be faxed or e-mailed.
No proposal will be accepted after the time designated for the receipt of proposals set
forth above. Each bidder shall and will be fully and solely responsibility for delivery of
the proposal prior to the appointed date and hour designated for the receipt of all
proposals, and shall assume the risk of late delivery or non-delivery regardless of the
manner the bidder employs for the proposal's delivery or the reason for such late
delivery or non-delivery.
The City of Hillsdale reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive
any defects or informalities in proposals, to accept the bid that it determines to be the
lowest competitive bid from a competent bidder meeting specifications and to
negotiate with the bidder or bidders who, in the judgment of the Hillsdale City
Manager, are deemed the most advantageous for the public and the City.
The City of Hillsdale reserves the right to take other action before a contract is signed or
a purchase order is approved; even after City Council accepts or approves the proposal.
Proposals submitted in response to this invitation shall become the property of the City
of Hillsdale and be a matter of public record and available for review.
Contractors shall submit an anticipated progress schedule with their bid.
Communications regarding this proposal may be directed to:
Robert Stiverson, PE
City Engineer
City of Hillsdale
Hillsdale, MI 49242
517-437-6479
rstiverson@cityofhillsdale.org
Project is also on MITN