MARQUETTE COUNTY COURT HOUSE COURTHOUSE STAIR REPLACEMENT

County of Marquette will accept bids from qualified contractors for construction of: Courthouse Stair Replacement according to Drawings and Specifications prepared by: Northern Design Works 420 Rail Street Negaunee, MI 49866 Including, but not limited to: Replacement of two exterior concrete stairs and installation of snow melt system in south stair. Sealed bids will be received at the Resource Management / Development Department, 234 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, until 10:00 AM local time, April 11, 2024. At that time, bids will be publicly opened. Bids received after the date and time specified may be returned to the bidder, unopened. Bids will be taken on a lump sum basis as defined on the bid form. Bids shall be accompanied by bid security equal to 5% of the bid amount. 100% surety bonds for performance and payment of labor and materials are required. Bid documents may be examined at the following locations: Resource Management and Development Northern Design Works

Marquette County Courthouse 420 Rail Street 234 W. Baraga Avenue Negaunee, MI 49866 Marquette, MI 49855 Marquette Builders Exchange Iron Mountain Builders Exchange Builders Exchange of Northwest Michigan Delta County Builders Exchange Bid documents are available from the office of the architect, upon payment of $50. Partial sets will not be issued. Electronic versions of the documents are available via e-mail at no cost. Contractors are requested to notify the architect of their interest in the project, so they can be placed on the plan holders list. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularity in the bidding or the bidding process and accept the bid that is most advantageous to the owner. Dated: March 14, 2024 by: County of Marquette End of Section Northern Design Works 00 21 00 – Instructions to Bidders Page 1 of 4 Section 00 21 00 Instructions to Bidders PART 1 - General 1.1 Summary A. Section includes: 1. Pre-bid conference. 2. Bidder representations. 3. Bid submission. 4. Contract time. 5. Bidding documents. 6. Inquiries and addenda. 7. Product substitutions. 8. Site examination. 9. Bidder qualifications. 10. Subcontractors and suppliers. 11. Submission procedure. 12. Permits and Fees. 13. Rejection of bids. 14. Security deposit. 15. Performance assurance. 16. Acceptance of bid. 17. Correction or withdrawal of bids. 18. Form of agreement between owner and contractor. B. Related documents: 1. Section 00 11 16 – Invitation to Bid. 2. Section 00 41 00 – Bid Form. 3. Section 00 73 00 – Supplementary Conditions. 1.2 Pre-Bid Conference A. A pre-bid conference will be held at the Baraga Avenue entrance of the Marquette County Courthouse, on March 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM local time. This meeting is not mandatory, however prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. 1.3 Bidder Representations A. By submitting a Bid, the Bidder represents that: 1. The bidder has examined and understands the bidding documents. 2. The Bid is made in compliance with the bidding documents. 3. The bidder has examined the site in accordance with ‘Site Examination’ below. 4. The bid is based on the materials, equipment, and systems required by the bidding documents without exception. 5. The Bid is based solely on the information contained in the bidding documents, including addenda, and the bidder has not relied on any verbal statement from the Owner or Architect in the preparation of the Bid. 1.4 Bid Submission A. Refer to Section 00 11 16 – Invitation to Bid for bid date, time, and location. Northern Design Works 00 21 00 – Instructions to Bidders Page 2 of 4 B. Bids received after the date and time stated above may be returned to the bidder un- opened. C. Amendments to submitted bids will be permitted when received in writing prior to bid closing and when endorsed by the same party or parties who signed and sealed the bid. 1.5 Contract Time A. The Work is to be substantially complete by October 15, 2024. 1.6 Bidding Documents A. Refer to Section 00 11 16 – Invitation to Bid for information on document availability. B. Bidding Documents are made available only for the purpose of obtaining bids on this Project. Their use does not grant a license for other purposes. C. Bidders shall use complete sets of bidding documents in the preparation of their Bid. Neither the Owner nor the Architect assumes responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of bidding documents. 1.7 Inquiries and Addenda A. Direct questions in writing to the office of the Architect. B. Verbal answers are not binding on any party and bidders shall not rely on them. C. Submit questions not less than four (4) days before bid date. Replies will be made by Addenda when required. D. Addenda will be issued at least two (2) days before bid date, unless addenda include a revision in bid date. Addenda will be issued to all plan holders who have not