2026 Sidewalk Gap Program

CITY OF WESTLAND
2026 SIDEWALK GAP PROGRAM
Advertisement, Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions of
Construction Contract, Contract, Specifications
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Mayor and Council
City of Westland
Mayor Kevin Coleman
Council
Mike McDermott Antoinette Martin
Lekisha Maxwell Melissa Sampey
Emily Bauman Andrea Rutkowski
John Sullivan
Director of Public Services, Nicholas Bayley, P.E.
City Engineer, Dean Keffer, P.E.
City Clerk, Shannon Inman
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69030 July 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I - BIDDING REQUIREMENTS PAGE NO.
Invitation to Bid ................................................................................................................................ AB-1
Instructions to Bidders ....................................................................................................................... IB-1
Special Instructions to Bidders ......................................................................................................... SIB-1
Bid Bond ............................................................................................................................................ BB-1
PART II - CONTRACT FORMS
Proposal Exhibit A ................................................................................................................................ A-1
Agreement ........................................................................................................................................ AG-1
Exhibit B: Performance Bond ............................................................................................................ EX-1
Exhibit C: Payment Bond ................................................................................................................... EX-3
Exhibit D: Maintenance and Guarantee Bond ................................................................................... EX-5
Contractor's Affidavit for Current Estimate ......................................................................................CA-1
Contractor's Affidavit for Final Estimate ...........................................................................................CA-2
Contractor's Affidavit for Construction Materials .............................................................................CA-3
Contractor's Affidavit for Site Visit and Understanding ....................................................................CA-4
PART III - CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT
Article 1 - Definitions ..................................................................................................................... GC-1
Article 2 - Preliminary Matters ....................................................................................................... GC-3
Article 3 - Contract Documents: Intent and Reuse ........................................................................ GC-4
Article 4 - Availability of Lands; Physical Conditions; Reference Points ........................................ GC-5
Article 5 - Bonds and Insurance ..................................................................................................... GC-6
Article 6 - Contractor's Responsibility .......................................................................................... GC-10
Article 7 - Work by Others............................................................................................................ GC-16
Article 8 - Owner's Responsibility ................................................................................................ GC-17
Article 9 - Engineer's Status During Construction ........................................................................ GC-18
Article 10 - Changes in Work ........................................................................................................ GC-20
Article 11 - Change of Contract Price ........................................................................................... GC-21
Article 12 - Change of Contract Time ........................................................................................... GC-24
Article 13 - Warranty and Guarantee: Tests and Inspections; Correction, Removal ................... GC-25
Removal or Acceptance of Work
Article 14 - Payments to Contractor and Completion .................................................................. GC-27
Article 15 - Suspension of Work and Termination ....................................................................... GC-30
Article 16 - Miscellaneous ............................................................................................................ GC-32
PART IV - STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
Traffic Maintenance and Control ...................................................................................................... SS-1
Removing Sidewalks .......................................................................................................................... SS-1
Removing Pavement .......................................................................................................................... SS-2
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control .................................................................................................... SS-2
Remove Existing Trees and Landscaping ........................................................................................... SS-3
Miscellaneous Removals ................................................................................................................... SS-3
Sign and Fence Salvaging & Reinstallation ........................................................................................ SS-3
Clearing .............................................................................................................................................. SS-4
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Earthwork .......................................................................................................................................... SS-4
Aggregate Base (CIP) ....................................................................................................................... SS-10
Concrete Pavement ......................................................................................................................... SS-11
Concrete Sidewalk ........................................................................................................................... SS-16
Concrete ADA Sidewalk Ramp ......................................................................................................... SS-18
Concrete Drive Approach ................................................................................................................ SS-20
Concrete Curb and Gutter ............................................................................................................... SS-22
Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Superpave ................................................................................................. SS-22
Restoration ...................................................................................................................................... SS-30
PART V - SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Utility Coordination ........................................................................................................................... SP-1
Construction Staking ......................................................................................................................... SP-2
PART VI - METHODS AND MEASUREMENT OF PAYMENT
Mobilization ..................................................................................................................................... MP-1
Traffic Maintenance and Control .................................................................................................... MP-1
Removing Sidewalks ........................................................................................................................ MP-2
Curb and Gutter Removal ................................................................................................................ MP-2
Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control ............................................................................................. MP-2
Removing Pavement ........................................................................................................................ MP-3
Remove, Salvage & Reinstall Sign .................................................................................................... MP-3
Removing Trees ............................................................................................................................... MP-4
Clearing ............................................................................................................................................ MP-4
Remove Drive Approach .................................................................................................................. MP-4
Aggregate Base (CIP) ....................................................................................................................... MP-4
Concrete Pavement ......................................................................................................................... MP-5
Concrete Sidewalk ........................................................................................................................... MP-5
Concrete Drive Approach ................................................................................................................ MP-6
Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) ................................................................................................................... MP-6
Curb, Conc, 6 Inch ............................................................................................................................ MP-7
Restoration ...................................................................................................................................... MP-7
Earthwork ........................................................................................................................................ MP-8
Sprinkler System Repairs ................................................................................................................. MP-8
Remove and Reinstall Fence and Bollard ........................................................................................ MP-8
Joint and Crack Sealing .................................................................................................................... MP-8
Sign, Mailboxes & Paperboxes Salvage & Relocation ..................................................................... MP-8
Project Cleanup ............................................................................................................................... MP-8
Utility Coordination ......................................................................................................................... MP-8
PART VII - ATTACHMENTS
Iran Economic Sanctions Act ........................................................................................................... ATT-1
69030 July 2026

INVITATION TO BID
CITY OF WESTLAND, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
2026 SIDEWALK GAP PROGRAM
The 2026 Westland sidewalk (gap) program will implement new concrete sidewalks for pedestrian
travel on South Merriman and Cherry Hill Avenues in the City of Westland. The program will install
approximately 2,600 linear feet of new sidewalk and connect existing concrete sidewalks. The new
sidewalk will be installed to current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. The gap
program will promote uniformity in the City of Westland and provide safe and desirable ways of
pedestrian travel for community use.
The latest anticipated start date, weather permitting, is Tuesday, September 08, 2026, substantially
completed by Friday, November 20, 2026, and final completion by Friday, April 30, 2027. The final
completion date would allow for all final restoration activities and final payment.
SEALED BIDS will be accepted at the Purchasing Division at the City of Westland, 36300 Warren
Road, Westland, MI 48185
Bids must be clearly labeled "2026 SIDEWALK GAP PROGRAM"
Two (2) copies of the bid proposals shall be submitted to:
Devin J. Adams, City Controller
36300 Warren Road
Westland, MI 48185
Deadline: 10 am (EST) on Monday, August 10, 2026
Bids shall be publicly opened and read.
All RFI's shall be emailed to James Owczarzak at jmowczarzak@hengineers.com
The deadline for Request for Information (RFI) is Thursday, August 06, 2026, at 10 a.m. EST.
The OWNER reserves the right to waive any information or to reject any and/or all bids. Bidders
may not withdraw their bid within 60 days after the date of bid opened.
The OWNER and ENGINEER will further assess the bids based on the following criteria.
1. COST EFFECTIVENESS
2. SIMILAR PAST PROJECT EXPERIENCE
3. ABILITY TO COMPLETE WORK IN A TIMELY MANNER
The following items are required for a complete bid submittal:
1. 5% Bid Bond
2. Completed Itemized Bid Sheet
3. Completed and Signed Exhibit 'A' Proposal
Contract documents will be available electronically at no charge starting Wednesday, July 22, 2026,
after 1:00pm by visiting www.CityofWestland.com.
City of Westland
Purchasing Divison
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2026 SIDEWALK GAP PROGRAM
ITEMIZED BID SHEET
Line Estimated
Description Unit Estimated Unit Price Line Total
Number Amount
1 MOBILIZATION 1 LSUM $ -
2 TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE AND CONTROL 1 LSUM $ -
3 SIDEWALK, REM 1,450 SFT $ -
4 CURB AND GUTTER, REM 44 LFT $ -
5 TREE PROTECTION, SNOW FENCE 4' HEIGHT 465 LFT $ -
6 PAVEMENT, REM 15 SYD $ -
7 EROSION, SILT SACK 16 EA $ -
8 REMOVE, SALVAGE & REINSTALL SIGN 4 EA $ -
9 TREE, REM, 6 INCH TO 18 INCH 6 EA $ -
10 TREE, REM, 19 INCH TO 36 INCH 2 EA $ -
11 TREE, REM, 37 INCH OR LARGER 1 EA $ -
12 CLEARING 1 LSUM $ -
13 DRIVEWAY, REM 595 SYD $ -
14 21AA, AGGREGATE BASE COURSE, 6 INCH 405 SYD $ -
15 21AA, AGGREGATE BASE COURSE, 8 INCH 15 SYD $ -
16 CONC, PAVT, NON REINF, INTEGRAL CURB, 7 INCH 15 SYD $ -
17 SIDEWALK, CONC, 4 INCH 11,300 SFT $ -
18 SIDEWALK, CONC, 6 INCH 1,750 SFT $ -
19 SIDEWALK RAMP, CONCRETE, 7 INCH 275 SFT $ -
20 DRIVEWAY, NONREINF CONC, 6 INCH 45 SYD $ -
21 HMA, WEARING COURSE, 2.0 INCH 48 TON $ -
22 CURB AND GUTTER, 6 INCH 150 LFT $ -
23 RESTORATION 1 LSUM $ -
CONSTRUCTION COST $ -
69030 I-1 July 2026

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Defined Terms
Disputes with respect to the definitions of any terms shall be resolved by Hennessey Engineers, Inc.,
("ENGINEER"). The term "Successful Bidder" shall mean the qualified Bidder but not necessarily
the lowest Bidder to whom The City of Westland ("OWNER") (on the basis of OWNER's
evaluation) makes an award.
Copies of Bidding Documents
1. Sets of the Bidding Documents in the number and for the deposit sum, if any, stated in the
advertisement or invitation may be obtained from ENGINEER (unless another issuing officer
is designated in the advertisement or Invitation to Bid).
2. Complete sets of Bidding Documents shall be used in preparing bids. Every Bidder shall
ascertain that every set the Bidder obtains from the OWNER or ENGINEER is complete.
Neither OWNER nor ENGINEER assumes any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations
resulting from the use of incomplete sets of the Bidding Documents.
3. OWNER and ENGINEER, in making copies of Bidding Documents available on the above
terms, do so only for the purpose of obtaining bids for the work and do not confer a license or
grant for any other use of the Bidding Documents by the Bidder.
Qualifications of Bidders
To demonstrate qualifications to perform the work, each Bidder must be prepared to submit within
five (5) days of OWNER's or ENGINEER's request, written evidence of any information deemed
necessary by the ENGINEER for bid evaluation, including, but not limited to, financial data, previous
experience, evidence of authority to conduct business in the jurisdiction where the project is located
or covenant to obtain such qualification prior to award of the contract. Failure to submit any such
data within the five (5) day period shall give the OWNER and the ENGINEER the right to finally
reject the CONTRACTOR's bid.
Examination of Contract Documents and Site
1. Before submitting a bid, each Bidder must (a) examine the Contract Documents thoroughly;
(b) visit the site to familiarize itself with local conditions that may, in any way, affect cost,
progress or performance of the work; (c) familiarize itself with federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations that may, in any way, affect cost, progress or performance
of the work; and (d) study and carefully correlate Bidder's observations with the Contract
Documents.
2. Request may be made for the identification of those reports of investigations and tests of
subsurface and latent physical conditions on the site or otherwise affecting cost, progress or
performance of the work, which have been relied upon by ENGINEER in preparing the
Contract Documents. OWNER may make copies of such reports available to any Bidder
requesting them. Before submitting its bid, each Bidder shall, at its own expense, prepare
additional investigations and tests as the Bidder may deem necessary to prepare its bid for
performance of the work. The OWNER and ENGINEER make no guarantee as to the
accuracy or the completeness of the reports. Nor are they included in the Contract
Documents.
3. On request, OWNER will provide each Bidder access to the site to conduct investigations and
tests as each Bidder deems necessary for submission of his bid.
4. It is the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to make whatever arrangements it deems
necessary to obtain access to the property that is not included within the project, including,
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but not limited to, land necessary to obtain access to the project, land for storage of material
and equipment, etc.
5. The submission of a bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation by the Bidder that it
has complied with every requirement of this Article 4 and all other provisions of the Contract
Documents and that the Contract Documents are sufficient in scope and detail to indicate and
convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performance of the work.
Interpretations
All questions relating to the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents shall be submitted to the
ENGINEER in writing. Replies, if any, may be issued if ENGINEER decides it to be in the interest
of the project, by addenda mailed or delivered to all parties recorded by ENGINEER as having
received the Bidding Documents. ENGINEER reserves the right not to answer questions received
less than 10 days prior to the date for opening of bids. Only questions answered by formal written
addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.
Contract Time
The number of days within which, or the date by which, the work is to be completed (the Contract
Time) is set forth in the Bid Form and shall be included in the Agreement.
Substitute Material and Equipment
The Notice of Award shall be based on the materials and equipment described in the Contract
Documents without consideration of possible substitute of "or equal" items.
Subcontractors
If the ENGINEER requires the identity of certain SUBCONTRACTORs and other persons and
organizations to be submitted to OWNER in advance of the Notice of Award, the Successful Bidder,
and any other Bidder so requested shall, within five (5) days after the day of the bid opening, submit
to OWNER a list of all SUBCONTRACTORs and other persons and organizations (including those
who are to furnish the principal items of material and equipment) proposed for those portions of the
work as to which such identification is so required.
Such a list shall be accompanied by an Experience Statement with pertinent information as to similar
projects and other evidence of qualifications for each such SUBCONTRACTOR, persons and
organization. If OWNER or ENGINEER has any objection to any proposed SUBCONTRACTOR,
other person or organization, either may, before giving the Notice of Award, request the Successful
Bidder to submit an acceptable substitute without an increase in bid price. If the apparent Successful
Bidder declines to make any such substitution, the Contract shall not be awarded to the Successful
Bidder. The Successful Bidder's unwillingness to make such substitution will not constitute grounds
for sacrificing its bid security. After giving the Notice of Award, if the OWNER or ENGINEER,
after due investigation, has reasonable objection to any SUBCONTRACTOR, other person or
organization, either may request the Successful Bidder to provide an acceptable substitute without an
increase in the contract price. In such a case, neither the OWNER nor the ENGINEER shall be liable
for any damages or remedies of either the CONTRACTOR or the SUBCONTRACTOR and other
person or organization, of this provision of the Contract prior to the parties being contractually bound.
Bid Form
1. The Bid Form attached hereto; additional copies may be obtained from ENGINEER after
payment of the required charge.
2. Bid Forms must be completed in ink or by typewriter but not pencil. The bid price of each
item on the form must be stated in words and numerals. In the event of an inconsistency, the
words will take precedence. However, if, in the opinion of the ENGINEER, the
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inconsistency is substantial, then the ENGINEER shall have the authority to consider the
CONTRACTOR's bid non-uniform, and void and award the contract to another Bidder
without the ENGINEER or OWNER incurring any liability to the rejected Bidder.
3. Bids by corporation must be executed in the corporate name by the president or a vice
president (or other corporate officer accompanied by evidence of authority to sign) and the
corporate office must be affixed and attested by the secretary or an assistant secretary. The
corporate address and state of incorporation shall be shown below the signature.
4. Bids by partnerships must be executed in the partnership name and signed by a partner whose
title must appear under the signature. The address of the partnership must be included below
the signature of the partner.
5. All names must be type or printed below the signature.
6. The bid shall contain an acknowledgment of receipt of all addenda prepared by the
ENGINEER (the numbers of which shall be filled in on the Bid Form).
7. The address to which communications regarding the bid are to be directed must be included.
Submission of Bids
Bids shall be submitted at the time and place indicated in the Invitation to Bid and shall be included in
an opaque sealed envelope shall be enclosed in a separate envelope with the notation "BID
ENCLOSED" on the face thereof.
Modification and Withdrawal of Bids
1. Bids may be modified or withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed (in the
manner that a bid must be executed) and delivered to the place where bids are to be submitted
at any time prior to the opening of bids.
2. If, within 24 hours after bids are opened, any Bidder files a duly-signed written notice with
OWNER, and promptly thereafter demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of OWNER
that there was a material and substantial mistake in the preparation of his bid, that Bidder may
withdraw his bid and the bid security will be returned. Thereafter, that Bidder will be
disqualified from further bidding on the work.
Opening of Bids
Bids will be opened publicly; they will be read aloud and an abstract of the amounts of the base bids
and major alternates, if any, will be made available after the opening of bids.
Bids to Remain Open
All bids shall remain open for 60 days after the date of the bid opening. However, the OWNER may,
in its sole discretion, release any bid and return the bid security prior to that date.
Award of Contract
1. OWNER shall have the right to reject any bid, to waive any and all informalities, to negotiate
contract terms with the Successful Bidder, and to disregard all non-conforming, non-
responsive or conditional bids. Discrepancies between the indicated sum of any column of
figures and the correct sum thereof shall be resolved in favor of the correct sum. However, if,
in the opinion of the ENGINEER, the conflict is substantial, then the OWNER shall have the
right to consider the CONTRACTOR's bid non-uniform, void the bid and award the Contract
to another Bidder. The ENGINEER or OWNER shall incur no liability to the rejected
Bidder.
2. In evaluating bids, the OWNER and ENGINEER shall consider the qualifications of the
Bidders, whether or not the bids comply with the prescribed requirements, alternates and unit
prices, if requested in the Bid Forms, and any other consideration the OWNER or
ENGINEER deems pertinent. OWNER may accept alternates in any order or combination.
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3. The OWNER and ENGINEER may consider the qualifications and experience of
SUBCONTRACTORs and other persons and organizations (including those who are to
furnish the principal items or material or equipment) proposed for those portions of the work
as to which the identity of SUBCONTRACTORs and other persons or organizations must be
submitted. Operating costs, maintenance considerations, performance data and guarantee of
materials and equipment also may be considered by OWNER and ENGINEER.
4. The OWNER and ENGINEER may conduct such investigations as they deem necessary to
assist in the evaluations of any bid and to establish the responsibility, qualifications and
financial ability of the Bidders, proposed SUBCONTRACTORs and other persons and
organizations to do the work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
5. The OWNER shall have the right to reject the bid of any Bidder who does not pass any such
evaluation to OWNER's and ENGINEER's satisfaction.
6. If the contract is to be awarded, it will be awarded to the Bidder whose evaluation by
OWNER confirms to OWNER that the award will be in the best interests of the project.
7. If the contract is to be awarded, OWNER will give the Successful Bidder a Notice of Award
within 60 days after the date of the bid opening.
Signing of the Agreement
When OWNER gives a Notice of Award to the Successful Bidder, it will be accompanied by at least
five (5) unsigned counterparts of the Agreement and all other Contract Documents. Within 10 days
thereafter, CONTRACTOR shall sign and deliver all signed counterparts of the Agreement to the
OWNER with all other Contract Documents attached. Within 15 days thereafter, OWNER will
deliver all fully signed counterparts to CONTRACTOR. ENGINEER will identify those portions of
the Contract Documents not fully signed by OWNER and CONTRACTOR and such identification
shall be binding on all parties.
These instructions to bidders are incorporated in the contract and made a part thereof.
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
It is the intent of the OWNER that the CONTRACTOR shall complete all work as provided in the
contract documents. However, the OWNER reserves the right to delete locations shown in the
contract documents and to add additional locations within the City of Westland.
Bid Prices
Bid prices shall remain firm for 60 days and shall include all costs associated with materials,
equipment, tools, labor, signing, incidentals and transportation necessary to fully complete the project
in compliance with the Specifications.
ENGINEER
1. The ENGINEER, Hennessey Engineers, Inc., shall have general supervisory authority to stop
the work whenever such stoppage may be necessary to ensure the proper execution of the
contract. The ENGINEER also shall have authority to reject any work or materials, which do
not conform to the contract, to resolve any questions regarding the Contract Documents, and
to provide any interpretation of the Contract Documents.
2. The CONTRACTOR shall immediately report to the Engineer any questionable or obvious
error or omission in the Contract Documents and shall not proceed with the work until the
ENGINEER has addressed the error or omission.
3. Questions regarding the plans and specifications for this project may be directed to James
Owczarzak at (734) 759-1600. The ENGINEER shall have to the right to inspect any
materials to be used by the CONTRACTOR in performing its work with respect to this
contract.
4. The OWNER and ENGINEER do not assume any liability for the availability of materials,
equipment or components required under this contract.
5. Materials, equipment, components or completed work not in compliance with the Contract
Documents may be rejected by the ENGINEER or designated representative, and shall be
replaced by the CONTRACTOR at no cost to the OWNER or ENGINEER.
Responsibility of CONTRACTOR
1. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for its work. The CONTRACTOR assumes all risk
of damage to its work under the contract and agrees to defend and indemnify the OWNER
and ENGINEER against any and all claims arising out of, or related to, its work under the
contract.
2. The CONTRACTOR shall be held responsible for the satisfactory and complete execution of
its work under the contract. The CONTRACTOR shall provide, without extra charge, all
incidental items required as a part of its work under the contract, even if not particularly
specified or indicated.
3. All work performed by the CONTRACTOR shall comply with any and all industry standards
and federal, state and local codes, statutes and ordinances which shall be considered as
included as part of the Contract Documents.
4. Any reference in these documents to Standard Specifications shall mean the latest revision of
those Specifications and shall become a part of the Contract Documents. Any part of the
work not completely detailed in these documents, or referenced in a Standard Specification,
shall be governed by the latest edition of the proper industry document.
5. The CONTRACTOR shall supervise its work under the contract and shall have a competent
person on site at all times when work is performed.
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