Public Notice

REQUEST FOR BIDS

The Alternative Educational Academy (AEA) of Ogemaw County is soliciting sealed bid proposals for a Contractor to reconstruct the existing bituminous asphalt parking lot and drive at the AEA site located at 2479 M-76 in West Branch, MI.  The contract will include pavement removal and miscellaneous excavation, site fill/grading, compaction, new asphalt pavement and greenbelt restoration.  The total bituminous asphalt pavement area and tonnage is estimated as 30,000 SF and 550 ton.  The plans and specifications cover all of the work.  Bid bonds are required.  Payment and performance bonds will be required.  Engineered drawings and specifications have been prepared by Russo Engineering, Inc.  Prevailing wage rates will not apply.  There will be no organized site visit.  Bids will be accepted until 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at the Director’s Office (AEA), 2479 M-76, West Branch, MI 48661, after which time they will be publicly opened and read.  Deliberation will take place at the next school board meeting after due diligence has been performed on the low bidder(s).  Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope marked as, “Ogemaw AEA Parking Lot Bid”.  Bid documents will be available for a non-refundable $25 per project set, with an additional non-refundable $10 if mailed.  The Bid Form will be required to be used in the bid process, and it contains specifics regarding insurance, bonding, etc.  Documents will be available beginning May 11, 2026 from Russo Engineering, Inc., 225 Sixth Ave., Tawas City, MI 48763, phone (989) 362-7735.  The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, however it is intended to make award of a firm, fixed-price contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based upon the rules outlined in the Bid Form.  Construction is intended to commence on/after July 16, 2026 following the end of the school year.  The project must be completed within 30 days and no later than August 17, 2026 when staff members return for the next school year.  No liquidated damages will be assessed.  No construction estimate has been calculated.