Lanthanum-Modified Bentonite Treatments of Belleville Lake
| Location: | Michigan |
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| Posted: | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Due: | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Agency: | Van Buren Charter Township |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Description | Opening Date | Closing Date |
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Lanthanum-Modified Bentonite Treatments of Belleville Lake
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April 13, 2026 9:00 AM | April 20, 2026 1:00 PM |
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Bid Documents for
Lanthanum-Modified Bentonite Treatments
of Belleville Lake
Wayne County, Michigan
Prepared For:
Charter Township of Van Buren
Prepared By:
Progressive Companies
1811 4 Mile Road, NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525-2442
616/361-2664
Project No:
200100001
APRIL 2026
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................. i
INVITATION FOR BIDS ................................................................................................................................ 1
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS .................................................................................................................... 2
INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS ................................................................................................................... 3
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 4
BID FORM..................................................................................................................................................... 5
CONTRACT .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Appendix A - Bidder Questionnaire
Appendix B - Payment Submittal Form
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INVITATION FOR BIDS
The Charter Township of Van Buren will be accepting bids for lanthanum-modified bentonite treatments of
Belleville Lake, Wayne County, Michigan. All bids shall be submitted to:
Charter Township of Van Buren
c/o Paul Hausler
Progressive Companies
1811 4 Mile Road, NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
phausler@weareprogressive.com
By 2 p.m. April 20, 2026.
Bids shall be accepted via mail or email.
Charter Township of Van Buren
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Belleville Lake
Lanthanum Modified Bentonite Treatments
April 2026
200100001
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. The Owner is the Charter Township of Van Buren, hereinafter referred to as the “Board.” The consultant
is Progressive Companies, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the “Consultant.” Contact person for the
Consultant is Paul Hausler, telephone: 616/361-2664, e-mail: phausler@weareprogressive.com.
2. Prior to submitting their bid, the bidder shall examine the specifications and related documents attached
hereto and make a personal examination of the site in order to acquaint themselves with the conditions
under which they will be obliged to work.
The bidder shall make all the investigations necessary to thoroughly inform themselves regarding lake
conditions and equipment they may require for their operation. No plea for ignorance of existing
conditions shall be accepted.
3. Each bidder shall be certified for aquatic pest management; shall hold a valid commercial Pesticide
Applicator Business License from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in
accordance with Part 83 of Act 451 of 1994, as amended; and shall not be prohibited by the Michigan
Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy from obtaining aquatic nuisance control permits.
4. Interpretations During Bidding: If a bidder finds omissions or discrepancies in the bid documents, they
should notify the Consultant at once so that the Consultant can issue an addendum to all bidders.
5. Preparation of Bids: Bids must be made on the required Bid Form furnished with the bid documents.
Blank spaces for bid prices must be printed in ink or typewritten, and the Bid Form must be fully
completed and executed when submitted.
Only 1 copy of Bid Form is required.
6. Each bidder shall complete the Bidder Questionnaire (Appendix A) and submit it with their Bid Form.
7. Each bid must be received by mail or email to Paul Hausler by 2 p.m. on April 20, 2026
If mailed, please mark the envelope with the following:
Belleville Lake
Sealed Bid
Lanthanum-Modified Bentonite Treatments
Do not open until 2 p.m. on April 20, 2026
8. Modification or Withdrawal of Bids: Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled time given for the
opening of bids.
Bids received after the time and date specified will not be considered.
Modification of bids in writing will be considered if received prior to the hour set for receiving of bids.
Bids shall remain firm for 90 days. If there are any reasons why the contract cannot be awarded within
this specified time period, the time of award may be extended by mutual agreement between the Board
and the bidder.
Charter Township of Van Buren
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Belleville Lake
Lanthanum Modified Bentonite Treatments
April 2026
200100001
INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
1. Belleville Lake is located in Township, Wayne County, Michigan. The lake has a surface area of 1,250
acres. A depth contour map of Belleville Lake is provided in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Belleville Lake depth contour map.
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Belleville Lake
Lanthanum Modified Bentonite Treatments
April 2026
200100001
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