ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID PROPOSALS FOR LABOR AND MATERIAL TO CHIP SEAL/FOGSEAL PARKING LOT AND/OR APPLY PAVEMENT MARKINGS

Location:	Michigan
Posted:	May 28, 2026
Due:	Jun 18, 2026
Agency:	Charter Township of Highland
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
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FOR BID PROPOSALS FOR LABOR AND MATERIAL
TO CHIP SEAL/FOGSEAL PARKING LOT AND/OR APPLY PAVEMENT MARKINGS
AT
DUCK LAKE PINES PARKCHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND

Issued May 28,
2026
Submission
Deadline is 4:00pm on June 18, 2026

Objective: The Charter Township of Highland is currently seeking competitive bid proposals to chip seal/fogseal the parking lot at Duck Lake Pines Park and apply pavement markings, located at 1241 Duck Lake N. Road, Highland, MI.

Project Timeline : Invitation to Bid Issued: May 28, 2026
Deadline for email clarification: June 11, 2026 at 4:00pm
Clarification response posted: June 12, 2026 by 4:00pm
Sealed Bid Proposal Due Date: June 18, 2026 at 4:00pm
Opening of Bid Proposals Date: June 18, 2026 at 4:05pm
Bid Proposals submitted to Board of Trustees: July 6, 2026 at 6:30pm

All bids shall conform to specifications on file in the Clerk’s Office. Bidders must submit complete and detailed description of goods or services. The Township reserves the right to alter or change specifications and to reject any or all bids received or to waive any informality in bidding. The Township also reserves the right not to open bids at the designated meeting and to extend the bidding period.
Bidders may submit proposals for Chipseal and Fogseal Only, Pavement Markings Only, or Both services. The Owner reserves the right to award one, both, or neither of the work items depending on the bids received and available budget. Click on button below for complete bid package.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID PROPOSALS FOR LABOR AND MATERIAL

TO CHIP SEAL/FOGSEAL PARKING LOT AND/OR APPLY PAVEMENT MARKINGS

AT DUCK LAKE PINES PARK

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND

Issued May 28, 2026

Submission Deadline is 4:00pm on June 18, 2026

Objective:

The Charter Township of Highland is currently seeking competitive bid proposals to chip seal/fogseal the parking

lot at Duck Lake Pines Park and apply pavement markings, located at 1241 Duck Lake N. Road, Highland, MI.

Project Timeline:

Invitation to Bid Issued:

Deadline for email clarification:

Clarification response posted:

Sealed Bid Proposal Due Date:

Opening of Bid Proposals Date:

Bid Proposals submitted to Board of Trustees:

May 28, 2026

June 11, 2026 at 4:00pm

June 12, 2026 by 4:00pm

June 18, 2026 at 4:00pm

June 18, 2026 at 4:05pm

July 6, 2026 at 6:30pm

All bids shall conform to specifications on file in the Clerk’s Office. Bidders must submit complete and detailed

description of goods or services. The Township reserves the right to alter or change specifications and to reject any

or all bids received or to waive any informality in bidding. The Township also reserves the right not to open bids at

the designated meeting and to extend the bidding period.

Bidders may submit proposals for Chipseal and Fogseal Only, Pavement Markings Only, or Both services. The

Owner reserves the right to award one, both, or neither of the work items depending on the bids received and

available budget.

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Bidders shall clearly indicate on the Bid Form which scope(s) they are bidding. Failure to clearly indicate the bid

option(s) may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.

The Owner intends to award the work based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid(s) for the desired scope.

The Owner may choose to award the two items to different contractors if it is determined to be in the Owner’s best

interest.

If two separate contractors are awarded, the successful bidders shall coordinate scheduling and sequencing of

the work with the Owner and each other. The chipseal contractor shall complete all work and allow adequate cure

time before the pavement marking contractor begins work, unless otherwise approved by the Owner.

1. Bid Submission:

Submit one sealed bid by 4:00 pm on Thursday, June 18, 2026 to:

Charter Township of Highland, Clerk’s Office

RE: Duck Lake Pines Park – Parking Lot Chip Seal

205 N. John Street,

Highland, MI 48357

2. Insurance:

A copy of your insurance certificate must be included with your bid proposal, or it will be rejected.

Insurance requirements are described below.

3. References:

Bidders shall be a reputable, recognized organization with at least five years successful experience on

work of this type. References for three (3) recent projects, for which comparable work has been

performed, must be furnished. Failure to include references may be ample cause for rejection of bid

proposal.

4. Bonding:

The successful bidder, upon award of contract shall be required to provide a performance bond and a

payment bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Bonding

requirements are described below.

5. Late Responses:

The Township may reject any or all bid proposals. Late submissions may not be accepted and may be

returned unopened.

6. Bid Validity:

Bid proposals must be signed by an authorized representative and remain valid for at least 90 days.

7. Right to Reject / Award Process:

The Township may reject any bid proposal or waive irregularities in the best interest of the Township.

The selected bidder will be notified as soon as possible. All bidders will be notified once an award is

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made, subject to confirmation by the Township Board of Trustees.

8. Bid Preparation Costs:

The Township is not responsible for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting a bid proposal.

9. Tax Exemption:

As a tax-exempt entity, the Township requires bid proposals to exclude sales tax.

10. Email Clarifications:

Contractor communication (clarifications and addendums) will occur via email, except for bid proposal

delivery.

Questions must be submitted to blascykc@highlandtwp.org by June 11 at 4:00 pm, with the subject line

“Duck Lake Pines Park – Parking Lot Chip Seal.”

All responses will be posted on the Township website. Contractors are responsible for checking the website

for all information and addendums before the RFP due date.

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CONTRACTOR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

The contractor, or any of their subcontractors, shall not commence work under this contract until they have

obtained the insurance required under this paragraph, and shall keep such insurance in force during the entire life

of this contract. All coverage shall be with insurance companies licensed and admitted to do business in the State

of Michigan and acceptable to Highland Township. The requirements below should not be interpreted to limit the

liability of the Contractor. All deductibles and SIRs are the responsibility of the Contractor.

The Contractor shall procure and maintain the following insurance coverage:

Worker’s Compensation Insurance including Employers’ Liability Coverage, in accordance with all

applicable statutes of the State of Michigan.

Commercial General Liability Insurance on an “Occurrence Basis” with limits of liability not less than

$1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate. Coverage shall include the following extensions: (A) Contractual

Liability; (B) Products and Completed Operations; (C) Independent Contractors Coverage; (D) Broad Form General

Liability Extensions or equivalent, if not already included.

Automobile Liability including Michigan No-Fault Coverages, with limits of liability not less than $1,000,000

per occurrence, combined single limit for Bodily Injury, and Property Damage. Coverage shall include all owned

vehicles, all non-owned vehicles, and all hired vehicles.

Additional Insured: Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability, as described above, shall

include an endorsement stating the following shall be Additional Insureds: Highland Township, all elected and

appointed officials, all employees and volunteers, all boards, commissions, and/or authorities and board

members, including employees and volunteers thereof. It is understood and agreed by naming Highland Township

as additional insured, coverage afforded is considered to be primary and any other insurance Highland Township

may have in effect shall be considered secondary and/or excess.

Cancellation Notice: All policies, as described above, shall include an endorsement stating that is it

understood and agreed Thirty (30) days, Ten (10) days for non-payment of premium, Advance Written Notice of

Cancellation, Non-Renewal, Reduction, and/or Material Change shall be sent to: Highland Township, Attention -

Clerk, 205 N. John Street, Highland, MI 48357.

Proof of Insurance Coverage: The Contractor shall provide Highland Township, at the time that the

contracts are returned by him/her for execution, a Certificate of Insurance as well as the required endorsements.

In lieu of required endorsements, if applicable, a copy of the policy sections where coverage is provided for

additional insured and cancellation notice would be acceptable.

If any of the above coverages expire during the term of this contract, the Contractor shall deliver renewal

certificates and endorsements to Highland Township at least ten (10) days prior to the expiration date.

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BOND REQUIREMENTS

Performance and Payment Bonds The successful bidder, upon award of the contract, shall furnish a Performance

Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Bonds shall

be issued by a surety company authorized and licensed to do business in the State of Michigan and acceptable to

Highland Charter Township. Each bond shall be executed by a duly authorized agent of the surety company and

shall name Highland Charter Township as obligee. Bonds shall remain in full force and effect from the date of

execution of the contract until final acceptance of the work by the Township and until all obligations have been

fulfilled.

Maintenance (Warranty) Bond Concurrent with final payment, the Contractor shall furnish a Maintenance

(Warranty) Bond in an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the contract price to guarantee correction of

defective work and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of final acceptance. The Maintenance

Bond shall be on a form acceptable to the Township, issued by a surety licensed in Michigan, and shall remain in

full force and effect until one (1) year after final acceptance or until all warranty obligations have been satisfied.

Acceptable Forms and Conditions Surety companies shall be listed in the United States Department of the

Treasury’s Circular 570 or otherwise acceptable to the Township. Power of attorney authorizing the agent to sign

bonds shall be submitted with each bond. The Township reserves the right to reject bonds from any surety

deemed unacceptable. Irrevocable letters of credit may be accepted only if expressly allowed in the Contract

Documents.

Form and Timing Original executed bonds with original surety signatures shall be delivered to Highland Charter

Township prior to execution of the contract and issuance of the notice to proceed. Bonds must be on forms

acceptable to the Township and shall conform to all applicable Michigan statutes and regulations.

Right to Withhold or Call Bonds Highland Charter Township reserves the right to enforce any bond for failure of

the Contractor to perform, to pay subcontractors or suppliers, or to correct defective work within the warranty

period. Acceptance of any bond does not waive the Township’s rights under the Contract Documents or Michigan

law.

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