626 N EAST ST - FOUNDATION WORK, FOUNDATION WALL REPAIR, GUTTERWORK & STEPS

The City of Jackson Community Development Department is soliciting sealed bids for foundation work, foundation wall repair, gutter installation, and steps at 626 N East St, Jackson, Michigan, under solicitation number 2026-COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT-037. The project is open to qualified contractors who must be registered in Sam.gov, hold appropriate licensing, and secure all necessary permits. Bids will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with no formal evaluation factors or weighted criteria specified beyond this requirement. All work must be performed in a substantial and workmanlike manner, strictly adhering to the Contract Documents, which include drawings, specifications, and conditions. Contractors are required to commence work within five days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and complete all tasks within the time frame outlined in the Instructions to Bidders. The City of Jackson, located at 161 West Michigan Avenue, serves as the contracting entity and final authority on project acceptance, with their judgment regarded as conclusive. All awarded contracts require three mandatory bonds: a Performance Bond to ensure project completion, a Labor and Material Payment Bond compliant with Michigan Public Act 213 of 1963 to guarantee payment to subcontractors and suppliers, and a Maintenance and Guarantee Bond to cover defects for a specified period following final acceptance. Contractors must also comply with the City’s Purchasing Manual as last amended and adhere to the attached Equal Employment Opportunity Clause. Indemnification is required for all claims, including those under Michigan’s Workers’ Compensation Act, arising from the contractor’s acts, omissions, or negligence. Payment terms will follow the Contract Documents, though invoicing procedures and total contract value are not disclosed. The point of contact for project-specific inquiries is Sven Harrison, and administrative questions may be directed to Kari Kerstetter. The bid response deadline is July 30, 2026, and all proposals must be submitted as sealed bids in accordance with theCity’s procurement requirements.