Vande Luyster Square Gazebo Remodel

Location:	Michigan
Posted:	Aug 14, 2026
Due:	Sep 10, 2026
Agency:	City of Zeeland
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	X - Lease or Rental of Facilities
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21 South Elm Street • Zeeland, Michigan 49464 • (616) 772-6400 • FAX (616) 772-5352

BIDS ARE REQUESTED FOR THE

FOLLOWING PROJECT:

VANDELUYSTER SQUARE

GAZEBO REMODEL

CITY OF ZEELAND, MICHIGAN

Sealed bids from contractors will be received at the Zeeland City Clerk’s

Office, 21 S. Elm St., Zeeland MI 49464 on or before Thursday,

September 10, 2026, at 10:30 AM. Bids will be opened and read aloud

at that time and location.

All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked

VandeLuyster Square Gazebo Remodel Bid.

The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities and to award bids

in its own best interest.

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Bid Specifications

VandeLuyster Square

Gazebo Remodel

City of Zeeland, Michigan

General Information and Instructions

1. The City of Zeeland will receive proposals from qualified contractors

for renovation of the gazebo located in VandeLuyster Square, Zeeland,

MI 49464.

2. Proposals must be mailed or delivered in person to the Zeeland City

Clerk’s Office, 21 South Elm Street, Zeeland, MI 49464. All

proposals must be sealed in envelopes, clearly marked “VandeLuyster

Square Gazebo Remodel Bid” and must be received prior to 10:30

AM, local time, on Thursday, September 10, 2026. This will be a

public bid opening. Evaluation of proposals and award will be at a

later date; the contractor will receive a letter of intent prior to receipt

of contract.

3. The schedule of Work Shall be as follows:

September 10, 2026 at 10:30 AM

September 21, 2026

May 1, 2027

Bids Due

Anticipated Award

Final Completion Date

4. Performance and Labor and Material Bonds will be required for the

project if the total project cost exceeds $50,000.

5. Provide Liability Insurance and a Certificate of Insurance showing the

City of Zeeland as additional insured with a liability coverage of at

least $2,000,000. As is such, the successful bidder shall be required to

hold the City of Zeeland harmless from any liability in connection with

the required work.

6. Funding for the project is by the City of Zeeland and project does not

require the payment of prevailing wages.

7. The successful bidder shall comply with all ordinances of the City of

Zeeland in conjunction with the performance of the project.

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8. Please direct all questions to Mike Bronkhorst at 616-772-0870 or

mbronkhorst@cityofzeeland.com.

9. The owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to

waive all irregularities in proposals. Proposals remain firm for sixty

(60) days from the date of the Bid Opening.

Project Specifications

1. The work consists of exterior rehabilitation of the existing gazebo at

VandeLuyster Square. Contractor shall field verify existing

dimensions, profiles, and conditions before ordering materials or

beginning fabrication. New work shall match the existing gazebo

configuration and architectural character unless otherwise approved by

the City.

2. Remove and legally dispose of the existing cedar shake/shingle

roofing. Protect roof framing and adjacent finishes during removal.

Replace deteriorated roof decking or concealed framing only when

authorized by the City; additional work not included in the bid requires

written approval before proceeding.

3. Provide and install new smooth cedar shake/shingle roofing matching

the existing size, profile, exposure, and appearance. Roofing shall be

No. 1 grade Western Red Cedar or approved equal, suitable for roofing

use. Install in accordance with manufacturer instructions and

recognized cedar roofing industry standards, including proper starter

courses, coursing, flashing, edge detailing, and ventilation required for

a complete weather-tight installation.

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Project Specifications - Continued

4. Roofing fasteners shall be appropriate for cedar roofing, suitable for

exterior exposure, compatible with the cedar and substrate, and

resistant to corrosion, deterioration, and staining of the wood.

Fasteners shall be properly sized and installed in accordance with the

roofing manufacturer recommendations and recognized cedar roofing

industry standards. Sand and prepare the exposed cedar roof framing

below the roof, then apply two coats of exterior oil-based penetrating

clear wood sealer suitable for cedar to the new cedar roofing and

prepared exposed cedar framing in accordance with manufacturer

requirements.

5. Remove the existing railings and all visibly damaged or deteriorated

wood identified for replacement. Construct new railings to match the

existing upper gazebo railing design, dimensions, spacing, profiles,

and appearance. Provide the missing post and all necessary blocking

and trim. Provide two new decorative handles/ornamental elements at

the tops of the posts, one on each side; final profile shall be reviewed

with the City before fabrication.

6. Replacement lumber shall match the dimensions, profiles, and

appearance of the existing gazebo as closely as practical and shall be

suitable for the intended use. Lumber shall be straight, sound,

properly dried, and free of decay or other defects that impair

appearance, strength, or durability. Cedar shall be used where

matching existing exposed cedar components. Lumber that will be

painted does not need to be exterior-grade, provided it is suitable for

the application and is properly prepared, primed, and painted in

accordance with these specifications. Treated or naturally decay-

resistant lumber shall be used where conditions warrant, such as

locations subject to direct moisture exposure.

7. Provide fasteners, connectors, screws, bolts, and nails appropriate for

the materials, loads, and exposure conditions. Fasteners shall be

suitable for exterior use where exposed to weather and shall be

selected to resist corrosion, deterioration, and staining or discoloration

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of the lumber. Fasteners shall be properly sized and installed in a

manner that does not split or damage the wood.

8. Sand all existing painted white wood to remove loose or failing coating

and create a sound surface. Fill cracks, checks, nail holes, and minor

voids with exterior-rated paintable filler or repair compound

appropriate for the condition. Replace wood that is decayed or

structurally unsound rather than filling over deterioration.

9. Prime bare wood and repaired areas with a compatible exterior wood

primer. Apply two finish coats of premium exterior 100 percent

acrylic latex paint, white, to all prepared white-painted wood. Apply

coatings only under acceptable temperature and moisture conditions

and in accordance with manufacturer instructions. Final color and

sheen shall match the existing gazebo unless otherwise directed by the

City.

10. Contractor shall protect adjacent pavement, landscaping, furnishings,

and public areas from demolition debris, dust, coatings, and

construction damage. Maintain safe pedestrian control around the

work area and keep the site orderly throughout construction.

11. All material, labor, equipment, scaffolding/lifts, transportation,

disposal, surface preparation, fasteners, sealers, primers, paint,

temporary protection, cleanup, and incidental work required for a

complete finished project are the responsibility of the contractor. If

concealed damage or conditions materially change the scope, stop

work in the affected area and obtain written City authorization before

performing extra work.

12. Upon completion, remove debris and temporary protection, clean the

work area, and leave the gazebo and surrounding area in a neat, safe,

and fully usable condition.

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