6825 Bid CW West Road Assistance Tower

Location:	Michigan
Posted:	Feb 27, 2026
Due:	Mar 27, 2026
Agency:	Washtenaw Community College
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	89 - Subsistence (Food)
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Washtenaw Community College

Purchasing Department – SC Room 326

Bid # 6825 CW West Road Assistance Tower

Bid Issued On: February 27, 2026

Bid Due Date: March 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST

4800 E. Huron River Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800

Phone (734) 677-5231

Fax (734) 677-5414

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

General

1.1 Examination and Procurement of Documents

Documents may be examined at the following locations February 27, 2026:

Washtenaw Community College

Office of Facilities Management

Damon Flowers Building

4800 East Huron River Dr.

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

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

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.

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 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.

A pre-bid meeting will be conducted at the start of the scheduled site visit.

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.

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.

Successful bidder will be denied any application for extra payments for conditions which

can be determined by visually examining the site.

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 12, 2026

9:00 a.m. EST

West Access Road

Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI

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 # 6825 CW West Road Assistance Tower

Bid Issued On: February 27, 2026

Bid Due Date: March 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST

4800 E. Huron River Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800

Phone (734) 677-5231

Fax (734) 677-5414

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

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.

The Owner will not be responsible for oral instructions or for the Contractor’s

misinterpretations of the Contract Documents.

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 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. 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 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

2.4 Bid Security, Bonds, and Insurance

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.

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.

Insurance requirements are described in the General and Supplementary Conditions.

2.5 Modification and Withdrawal

Proposals may be withdrawn and/or changed any time prior to the bid opening.

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.

Bids received after the time and date of the bid opening will not be considered for

Contract award.

2.6 Receipt of Bids

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 # 6825 CW West Road Assistance Tower

Bid Issued On: February 27, 2026

Bid Due Date: March 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST

4800 E. Huron River Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800

Phone (734) 677-5231

Fax (734) 677-5414

Bids will be received by the Purchasing Department of Washtenaw Community College

until 2:00 p.m. EST, March 27, 2026. The public opening for Bid 6825 CW West Road

Assistance Tower will be held electronically via the link below:

Public Opening – Bid 6825 CW West Road Assistance Tower

03/27/2026 at 2:30 p.m. EST

Join Zoom Meeting

https://wccnet-

edu.zoom.us/j/84554662915?pwd=y7awNFybYfLeF0lrapZaTmehS6wOmo.1

Meeting ID: 845 5466 2915

Passcode: 025057

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Names of proposed principal sub-contractors must be listed on the Bid Proposal Form.

2.9 Award of Contract

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.

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 # 6825 CW West Road Assistance Tower

Bid Issued On: February 27, 2026

Bid Due Date: March 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST

4800 E. Huron River Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800

Phone (734) 677-5231

Fax (734) 677-5414

The right to accept or reject any and all bids is reserved by the Owner.

The Owner reserves the right to require testimony or legal documents pertaining to the

qualifications of a Contractor.

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 6825 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 April 5, 2026 with a date of final completion on

or before July 30, 2026.

4.2 General Requirements

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.

Provide barricades, fencing required and signage to maintain required safety regulations

as defined by OSHA.

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.

All identifiable trash or debris is to be cleaned up by the trade contractor who created it on

a daily basis.

This contractor MUST comply with MI-OSHA requirements for this work. This will be closely

monitored.

Contractor and all its sub-contractors are to observe the College’s no smoking policy.

G. Vehicles to be parked in parking lots. Unloading areas for tools and materials will be

available at the building on a temporary basis.

4.2 Scope of Work

The work of this bid category includes but is not limited to providing all labor, equipment, materials,

scaffolding, hoisting and incidentals to complete the OE Lobby Renovation in accordance with the

specifications, drawings and applicable codes. All work is to be performed as shown on the plans

and specified herein.

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Washtenaw Community College

Purchasing Department – SC Room 326

Bid # 6825 CW West Road Assistance Tower

Bid Issued On: February 27, 2026

Bid Due Date: March 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST

4800 E. Huron River Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800

Phone (734) 677-5231

Fax (734) 677-5414

THE SCOPE OF WORK IS TO INCLUDE, but is not limited to, the following items:

Contractor to manage and coordinate with all other trades necessary to complete the work

per Drawings and Specifications.

The construction schedule for this contract will be phased on the following timelines:

Construction Start 4/5/26. Project Completion will be 7/30/26. Preconstruction can start

One (1) other contract will occur during this project. JCI will be providing and installing an

assistance tower and making final low voltage terminations. Contractor to be responsible

for coordinating schedules for this work.

Contractor to coordinate all work for proper fit, location and clearance of piping, ductwork,

equipment and accessories to ensure timely completion of work.

Contractor to secure and pay for all required permits, licenses, inspections, approvals, and

fees for the work. This will include all applications for permits required by Ann Arbor

Township. Contractor will coordinate all inspections with these entities and any others

having jurisdiction over the project.

WCC requests that this bid includes a mandatory Allowance of $ 15,000. This amount will

be use for potential changes or added scope and will be dictated for use by WCC.

Remaining amounts will be returned at job close-out.

G. Contractor to provide its own equipment and tools necessary to complete this contract.

This includes all vertical lifts, forklifts, etc.

Contractor to field verifies all dimensions and verifies quantity’s need for this project.

Contractor is responsible to manage all Miss-Dig activities, markings, and verification of all

public and private utilities. This will include communication with Ann Arbor Township

Utilities Department and DTE.

Contractor is responsible for any interruptions to traffic flow and is required to barricade all

areas for the safety. The West Road will not be closed during the construction phase.

Restrooms in an adjacent facility will be available for use by contractor’s employees.

Contractor’s and employees’ vehicles to be parked in Parking Lot 4 or 6 (free of charge).

Unloading areas for tools and materials will be available at the job site on a temporary

basis.

M. All material and equipment that will be purchased as part of the project will be the

responsibility of the Contractor to be delivered to the jobsite with just in time approach.

NO deliveries will be accepted at WCC Shipping and Receiving.

Any costs associated with returned items will be paid by Contractor.

Contractor to provide startup support, testing and assistance for new equipment.

O. Contractor is responsible for total removal and disposal of all waste generated from

construction activities. WCC expectation is that contractor will attempt to separate and

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