6908 Bid NTI High Wire Project

Washtenaw Community College 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - SC Room 326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Bid # 6908 NTI High Wire Project Phone (734) 677-5231
Bid Issued On: September 22, 2026, 2026 Fax (734) 677-5414
Bid Due Date: October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
I. General
1.1 Examination and Procurement of Documents
A. Documents may be examined at the following locations Tuesday, September 22, 2026:
Washtenaw Community College
Office of Facilities Management
Damon Flowers Building
4800 East Huron River Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
B. Procuring Documents (MAY NOT APPLY)
Electronic documents will be available at the following website:
https://www.wccnet.edu/about/purchasing/bids-rfp.php additional documents may be issued
by the Owner and will posted on the website. Vendor is responsible for ensuring have the
most accurate documents; a site visit is required by Owner.
II. Execution
2.1 Examination of Documents and Site
A. Bidders shall carefully examine the Contract Documents and the construction site to
obtain first-hand knowledge of existing conditions and the demolition and construction
requirements of the documents.
B. Successful bidder will be denied any application for extra payments for conditions which
can be determined by visually examining the site and the Contract Documents.
2.2 Pre-bid Meeting / Site Visit
A. A site visit is required and bids will not be accepted from bidders who have not inspected
the site to obtain first-hand knowledge of existing conditions.
B. A pre-bid meeting will be conducted at the start of the scheduled site visit.
C. Each bidder shall inspect the site and become familiar with existing conditions and
limitations of the site, means of access to the site and to work areas, relationship of
existing and new work, and other conditions which might affect the proper performance
and completion of the work.
D. No allowance will be made after bid opening for cost estimation errors attributable to any
failure to account for existing conditions and/or consider of any and all limitations on or of
this scope of work.
E. Successful bidder will be denied any application for extra payments for conditions which
can be determined by visually examining the site.
F. Bidder's representative shall report to the Owner's Representative and register his name,
phone number, and name of the company, signing in as verification of his site visit.
G. The scheduled site visit is as follows:
Date: September 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. EDT
Location: Damon Flowers Building, DF121
Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI
H. The Owner is not obligated to offer any other times to conduct site visits.
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Washtenaw Community College 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - SC Room 326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Bid # 6908 NTI High Wire Project Phone (734) 677-5231
Bid Issued On: September 22, 2026, 2026 Fax (734) 677-5414
Bid Due Date: October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT
I. Any figured dimensions shown on the Contract Documents are for reference purposes
only. The Contractor is required to verify and confirm all dimension in the field and report
any discrepancies to the Owner's Representative immediately. Contractor's request for
additional payment, additional time, or reconsideration of their bid will be denied if the
claim is based on reliance on the figured dimensions shown on the Contract Documents
only.
2.3 Questions, Interpretations, and Addenda
A. Should any bidder find discrepancies between the site markings and the Construction
Documents, or be in doubt as to their exact meaning, he should notify the Owner at once.
The Owner may then, at his option, issue Addenda clarifying the same to all bidders.
B. The Owner will not be responsible for oral instructions or for the Contractor's
misinterpretations of the Contract Documents.
C. Questions must be directed to Don Harrison, Purchasing Agent at
dharriso1@wccnet.edu. All communication should be directed to the Purchasing
Department. Vendor should NOT contact any department directly with questions. All
questions must be submitted by October 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. All emails must
reference the bid number and title. All questions received by the deadline date will be
answered and posted to the WCC Budget & Purchasing website
https://www.wccnet.edu/about/purchasing/bids-rfp.php by October 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
2.4 Bid Security, Bonds, and Insurance
A. A Bid Bond is required in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid, minimum, and
shall be enclosed with the Bid Proposal, for all base bids categories in excess of
$50,000.00.
B. Performance Bond and Payment Bond requirements are described in the General and/or
Supplementary Conditions and are one hundred percent (100%) of the total bid,
minimum, for all bids in excess of $50,000.00.
C. Insurance requirements are described in the General and Supplementary Conditions.
2.5 Modification and Withdrawal
A. Proposals may be withdrawn and/or changed any time prior to the bid opening.
B. Proposals may not be withdrawn or changed after the bid opening time and shall be
deemed a firm offer continuing for a minimum of ninety (90) calendar days.
C. Bids received after the time and date of the bid opening will not be considered for
Contract award.
2.6 Receipt of Bids
A. All bids must be received by the WCC Purchasing Department via email pur@wccnet.edu
on or before the date and time as specified. Late bids will not be considered. Telephone
bids will not be accepted. If you have any questions concerning this bid, please do not
hesitate to contact the WCC Purchasing Department. It is the responsibility of the
Contractor to ensure that bids are received at the location stated below on or before the
due date and time.
B. Bids will be received by the Purchasing Department of Washtenaw Community College
until 2:00 p.m. EDT, October 15, 2026. The public opening for Bid 6908 NTI High Wire
Project will be held electronically via the link below:
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Washtenaw Community College 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - SC Room 326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Bid # 6908 NTI High Wire Project Phone (734) 677-5231
Bid Issued On: September 22, 2026, 2026 Fax (734) 677-5414
Bid Due Date: October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT
Public Opening - Bid 6908 NTI High Wire Project
10/15/2026 at 2:30 p.m. EDT
Join Zoom Meeting
https://wccnet-
edu.zoom.us/j/83314829056?pwd=9nxoYC4AFWRH6MFGJ6w1C35BYaIF7
L.1
Join and take notes
https://wccnet-
edu.zoom.us/j/83314829056?pwd=9nxoYC4AFWRH6MFGJ6w1C35BYaIF7
L.1&mynotes=on
Meeting chat link
https://wccnet-edu.zoom.us/launch/jc/83314829056
Meeting ID: 833 1482 9056
Passcode: 030992
C. Contractor shall complete, sign, and submit the Bid Proposal Form and Washtenaw
Community College Contractor Responsibility Form as a condition of Contract award.
2.7 Codes, Ordinances, Regulations, Etc.
A. All labor and materials shall be furnished and installed in strict accordance with the latest
to-bid-date applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations of any and all governing bodies
that have jurisdiction over this project.
B. If the quality of the labor and materials required by the Drawings and Project Manual
exceeds the requirements of the applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations, the
Drawings and Project Manual shall take precedence.
C. If the quality of the labor and materials required by the applicable codes, ordinances, and
regulations exceed the requirements of the Drawings and Project Manual, then the
applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, etc. shall take precedence.
2.8 Subcontractors and Material Suppliers
A. The successful bidder shall submit to the Owner within 24 hours after Notice of Award, a
complete and final list of all sub-contractors, all material suppliers, and all
superintendents (general construction and principal sub-contractors) he proposes to
engage on the work. Subcontracts and material contracts shall not be awarded unless
and until they have been approved by the Owner. Superintendents (primary contractors
and principal sub-contractors) shall not be changed during the construction on this project
without the Owner's prior approval in writing.
B. Names of proposed principal sub-contractors must be listed on the Bid Proposal Form.
2.9 Award of Contract
A. Material proposals to be used for the completion of work, the competency, solvency,
reputation, and responsibility of the bidders, start/completion/duration times, and other
issues deemed relevant by the Owner and the Engineer will be considered. All
responsible bidders will receive due consideration before the awarding of this contract.
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Washtenaw Community College 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - SC Room 326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Bid # 6908 NTI High Wire Project Phone (734) 677-5231
Bid Issued On: September 22, 2026, 2026 Fax (734) 677-5414
Bid Due Date: October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT
B. In the reception of proposals for the Work, the Owner incurs no obligation to accept the
lowest priced proposal.
C. The right to accept or reject any and all bids is reserved by the Owner.
D. The Owner reserves the right to require testimony or legal documents pertaining to the
qualifications of a Contractor.
E. If applicable, the Owner may award to multiple vendors if it is the best interest of the
College.
III. Requirements
3.1 Proof of Insurance - Vendor shall refer to Attachment B - General Conditions Article 11:
Insurance for requirements.
3.2 Contract Terms and Conditions - The awarded vendor will be required to sign a standard
contract for the work to be performed per this bid. Sample contract is included as a substantive
part of the 6908 Bid documents (Attachment A - Small Project Construction Contract).
IV. Bid Scope
4.1 All work shall adhere to all specifications as outlined in the Contract Documents and Bid
Drawings. This project is scheduled to begin November 2, 2026 with a date of final
completion on or before December 20, 2026.
4.2 The work of this bid category includes but is not limited to providing all labor, equipment,
materials, scaffolding, hoisting and incidentals to complete the High Electric / Utilities Training
Site Project. Renovation in accordance with the specifications, drawings and applicable codes. All
work is to be performed as shown on the plans and specified herein.
THE SCOPE OF WORK IS TO INCLUDE, but is not limited to, the following items:
A. Contractor to manage and coordinate with all other trades necessary to complete the work
per Drawings and Specifications.
B. The construction schedule for this contract will be phased based on the following timelines:
Award date: 10/15/26
Construction start 11/2/26
Project Completion: 12/20/26
C. Contractor to provide pricing for Bid Alternates and Unit Pricing according to Bid
Specifications in Project Manual Documentation.
D. WCC requests that this bid includes a mandatory Contingency Allowance.
Contractor to provide this amount in bass bid total.
This amount will be used for potential changes or added scope and will be dictated for use
by WCC. Remaining amounts will be returned at job close-out.
See Project Designer's Specifications/Project manual document.
E. Contractor to coordinate all work to ensure timely completion of work.
F. Any owner provided equipment will be listed in the bid documents and it is assumed that
contractor will provide infrastructure per the design documents.
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Washtenaw Community College 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - SC Room 326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Bid # 6908 NTI High Wire Project Phone (734) 677-5231
Bid Issued On: September 22, 2026, 2026 Fax (734) 677-5414
Bid Due Date: October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT
G. Contractor to secure and pay for all required permits, licenses, inspections, approvals, and
fees for the work. This will include all applications for permits required by Ann Arbor
Township. Contractor will coordinate all inspections with these entities and any others
having jurisdiction over the project.
H. Contractor provides its own equipment and tools necessary to complete this contract. This
includes all vertical lifts, forklifts....etc.
I. Contractor to field verifies all dimensions and verifies quantity's need for this project.
J. Contractor to coordinate with WCC on timing and impacts to site and parking areas.
Contractor to include any premium time or off shift work required to complete system
shutdowns and isolations.
K. Contractor to provide portable toilets.
L. Contractor's and employees' vehicles are to be parked in parking lot 7 (free of charge).
Unloading areas for tools and materials will be available at the building on a temporary
basis.
M. All material and equipment that will be purchased as part of the project will be the
responsibility of the Contractor to be delivered to the jobsite with just in time approach. NO
deliveries will be accepted at WCC Shipping and Receiving. Any costs associated with
returned items will be paid by Contractor.
N. Contractor is responsible for total removal and disposal of all waste generated from
construction activities. WCC expects that contractor will attempt to separate and recycle
as much as possible. Contractor to provide all dumpsters for the project. Contractor to
provide protection and daily cleanup of workspace and routes in and out of the work zones.
O. Contractor shall provide a schedule/work plan on obtaining the necessary permits,
materials, and procurement of long-lead items, to begin work and complete the work as
scheduled for review by the Owner within 2 weeks of award.
P. Contractor will schedule, set up and manage bi-weekly meetings with designers,
subcontractors and WCC reps. These can be virtual. On-site mtgs will be set up as
needed.
Q. Contractor will utilize Construction Management Software such as Procore, Plan Grid, etc.
that will be implemented within 2 weeks of Award.
R. Contractor to provide barricades, fencing required and signage to maintain required safety
regulations as defined by OSHA.
S. Contractor to coordinate and adhere to all state and local building codes relative to this
contractor's work. This contractor is to obtain and pay for all special permits associated
with the work.
T. Contractor will comply with MI-OSHA requirements for this work. This will be closely
monitored.
U. Contractor and all its sub-contractors are to observe the College's non-smoking policy.
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Washtenaw Community College 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - SC Room 326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Bid # 6908 NTI High Wire Project Phone (734) 677-5231
Bid Issued On: September 22, 2026, 2026 Fax (734) 677-5414
Bid Due Date: October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT
V. Bid Specifications
Vendor shall comply with bid documents including Construction Contract, General Conditions, Bid
Drawings, Instructions to Bidders, and all Addenda issued prior to bid opening.
List of attachments:
Bid 6908 - Attachment A - Sample Small Project Construction Contract
Bid 6908 - Attachment B - General Conditions
Bid 6908 - Attachment C - Site Plans
Bid 6908 - Attachment D - Project Manual
Bid 6908 - Attachment E - Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule
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Washtenaw Community College 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - SC Room 326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Bid # 6908 NTI High Wire Project Phone (734) 677-5231
Bid Issued On: September 22, 2026, 2026 Fax (734) 677-5414
Bid Due Date: October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT
BID PROPOSAL FORM
To the Owner:
The Undersigned has received and examined the Contract Documents and all conditions regarding the
project, and having visited and inspected the site of the project, hereby proposes:
1. To hold my bid open for a minimum period of ninety (90) calendar days.
2. To enter into and execute a contract, if awarded to me on the basis of this proposal.
3. To accomplish the work in accordance with all the Contract Documents.
4. To complete the work by the time stipulated in this Bid Proposal Form and under the
conditions as outlined in the Construction Documents.
5. To accept the provisions of the Instructions to Bidders regarding disposition of Bid Security.
A. ADDENDA:Receipt of the following Addenda are acknowledged and incorporated into this Bid
Proposal. (If none were issued, mark "N/A" for "not applicable." If additional space is needed, list
at the end of the Bid Proposal Form.)
______ _____________________________
No. Name of Addendum
______ _____________________________
No. Name of Addendum
B. BASE BID: Proposal to furnish all labor, material, equipment and services necessary to complete
the work, including all addenda, for the amount as follows:
Labor....................................................................................... $___________ ___
Materials.................................................................................. $
Grand Total............................................................................... $________ __________
(Total dollar amount written in words)
C. VOLUNTARY ALTERNATE (If none, mark "N/A," no applicable. If additional alternates are
proposed, bidder is to use this format and list them at the end of the Proposal Form.):
Alternate No. { }:
(dollar amount (+ or - to Base Bid) written in words)
$
(dollar amount (+ or - to Base Bid) written in figures)
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Washtenaw Community College 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - SC Room 326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Bid # 6908 NTI High Wire Project Phone (734) 677-5231
Bid Issued On: September 22, 2026, 2026 Fax (734) 677-5414
Bid Due Date: October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT
D. UNIT PRICES (If requested, this section must be completed and prices are as installed):
E. OBLIGATIONS: Upon notification of the acceptance of the Bid Proposal, the Undersigned
agrees to execute a contract for the above work, for the above-stated compensation.
F. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS: The Owner will consider the qualification and experience
of the Contractor, the amount of the bid, the completion date, and other factors deemed relevant
in determining the award of the contract.
G. PRINCIPAL SUB-CONTRACTORS: I propose to use the following sub-contractors in the
performance of the Work which is the subject of this Bid: (If there are none, mark "N/A," Not
Applicable. If more space is needed, continue listing at the end of the Bid Form.)
Contractor/Company Name Type of Business
Contractor/Company Name Type of Business
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Washtenaw Community College 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - SC Room 326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Bid # 6908 NTI High Wire Project Phone (734) 677-5231
Bid Issued On: September 22, 2026, 2026 Fax (734) 677-5414
Bid Due Date: October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT
H. EXCEPTIONS: Please list and exceptions to the bid, including time frame, contract language,
specifications. (Note exceptions will be reviewed and excepted at the Owners discretion)
_________________________________________________________________________
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Washtenaw Community College 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - SC Room 326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Bid # 6908 NTI High Wire Project Phone (734) 677-5231
Bid Issued On: September 22, 2026, 2026 Fax (734) 677-5414
Bid Due Date: October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT
The Undersigned hereby agrees:
1. That all the Work and improvements as specified in the Contract Documents will begin on November
2, 2026 and shall be completed on or before December 20, 2026.
2. That the time of completion is an essential part of this Bid and will be made a part of the Contract of
the successful Bidder.
Submitted by:
Name of Bidder
Address of Bidding Company
Address of Bidding Company
Phone No.
Fax No.
By:
Its:
(SEAL)
(if bid is by a corporation not in
the State of Michigan)
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