Washtenaw Community College
Purchasing Department – SC Room 326
Bid # 6826 Lot 2 Repair
Bid Issued On: March 4, 2026
Bid Due Date: March 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT
4800 E. Huron River Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Phone (734) 677-5231
Fax (734) 677-5414
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
I.
General
1.1 Examination and Procurement of Documents
A.
Documents may be examined at the following locations March 4, 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:
Time:
Location:
March 17, 2026
9:00 a.m. EDT
Damon Flowers Building Lobby
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
Purchasing Department – SC Room 326
Bid # 6826 Lot 2 Repair
Bid Issued On: March 4, 2026
Bid Due Date: March 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT
4800 E. Huron River Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Phone (734) 677-5231
Fax (734) 677-5414
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 March 20, 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 web-site
https://www.wccnet.edu/about/purchasing/bids-rfp.php by March 23, 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. The college normal office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EDST. The
Contractor assumes all responsibility for delivery to the location given above regardless
of the method of shipment and delivery used and the time received to the specified
location on campus.
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Washtenaw Community College
Purchasing Department – SC Room 326
Bid # 6826 Lot 2 Repair
Bid Issued On: March 4, 2026
Bid Due Date: March 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT
4800 E. Huron River Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Phone (734) 677-5231
Fax (734) 677-5414
B.
Bids will be received by the Purchasing Department of Washtenaw Community College
until 2:00 p.m. EDT, March 26, 2026. The public opening for Bid 6826 Lot 2 Repair will
be held electronically via the link below:
Public Opening – Bid 6826 Lot 2 Repair
03/26/2026 at 2:30 p.m. EDT
Join Zoom Meeting
https://wccnet-
edu.zoom.us/j/87337267918?pwd=c1ytdyts6Hs9WQhTbEymgh82kUkWp1.1
Meeting ID: 873 3726 7918
Passcode: 313662
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.
B.
In the reception of proposals for the Work, the Owner incurs no obligation to accept the
lowest priced proposal.
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Washtenaw Community College
Purchasing Department – SC Room 326
Bid # 6826 Lot 2 Repair
Bid Issued On: March 4, 2026
Bid Due Date: March 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT
4800 E. Huron River Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Phone (734) 677-5231
Fax (734) 677-5414
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 6826 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 May 11, 2026 with a date of final completion
on or before May 29, 2026.
4.2 Scope of Work
A.
Contractor to manage and coordinate with all other trades necessary to complete the work per
Drawings and Specifications.
4.3 Special Considerations
A.
The contractor shall provide a schedule/workplan 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.
B.
The construction schedule for this contract will be phased based on the following
timelines: Construction start 5/11/26. Project Completion will be 5/29/26. Preconstruction
activities can start May 1, 2026 to start material procurement process and site
investigation as required.
C.
Provide barricades, including shoring and fencing required to maintain required safety
regulations as defined by OSHA.
D.
Coordinate and adhere to all State and local building codes relative to this Contractor's
work.
E.
This Contractor is to obtain and pay for all special permits associated with this category.
F.
See bid documents for Logistics, Staging, Parking, and Building Access.
G.
Contractor shall maintain free access for traffic around project site on campus drive;
including bus route traffic
H.
and access to adjacent building service drives and loading docks.
I.
Contractor is responsible for total removal and disposal of all waste generated from
construction activities.
J.
WCC expectation is that contractor will attempt to separate and recycle as much as
possible.
K.
WCC will review contractor’s waste plan prior to start
L.
Contractor to provide protection and daily cleanup of work space and routes in and out of
the work zones.
M. Contractor to provide dumpsters for the project.
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Washtenaw Community College
Purchasing Department – SC Room 326
Bid # 6826 Lot 2 Repair
Bid Issued On: March 4, 2026
Bid Due Date: March 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT
4800 E. Huron River Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Phone (734) 677-5231
Fax (734) 677-5414
N.
The contractor shall provide a schedule/workplan on obtaining the necessary permits,
materials, and procurement
O.
of long-lead items, to begin work and complete the work as scheduled for review by the
Owner within 2 weeks
P.
of award.
Q.
Contractor to provide barricades, fencing required and signage to maintain required
safety regulations as defined
R.
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 to clean-up of all trash or construction debris is by the trade contractors daily.
U.
This contractor MUST comply with MI-OSHA requirements for this work. This will be
closely monitored.
V.
Contractor and all its sub-contractors are to observe the College’s no smoking policy.
W. Contractor’s and employees’ vehicles to be parked in designated parking lots as noted on
site logistics plan.
X.
Unloading areas for tools and materials will be available at the building on a temporary
basis.
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 6826 – Attachment A – Sample Small Project Construction Contract
Bid 6826 – Attachment B – General Conditions
Bid 6826 – Attachment C – Prevailing Wage Schedule
Bid 6826 – Attachment D – Drawings
Bid 6826 – Attachment E – Special Provisions
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.