91396-016.0 Bid Document (PDF, 29MB)

91396-016.0 Plans (PDF, 18MB)

91396-016.0 Distribution List (PDF, 40KB)

The scope of work for this project shall consist of the following work along Michigan Ave. from W. Main St to Harrison St:

1. Crack sealing asphalt pavement. The Contractor shall ensure joints of the existing patch areas and around structures in the roadway are properly crack sealed.
2. Remove existing pavement markings per plan and as directed by the Engineer
3. Place temporary lane markings, construction signage and traffic control for the appropriate phase of work
4. Remove/salvage signs according to plans
5. For each phase of construction: prepare pavement for fog seal by cleaning/sweeping to ensure a dry and clean surface for fog seal application
6. Fog seal the roadway for each phase of construction
7. Place raised temporary pavement markings prior to allowing traffic on roadway
8. Place pavement markings in accordance with plans
9. Place permanent signage
10. Place non-motorized delineators and buffers
11. Remove traffic control and open roadway to traffic

The above items of work shall proceed in the order listed. However, some of the items of work can be done concurrently with the approval of the Engineer. All work should be done in accordance with the plans, specifications contained in this contract, latest version of the MMUTCD and the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction. Traffic control should be phased according to plan and allow for continued traffic flow along Michigan Ave. Work shall be scheduled in such a way as to minimize the time that side street intersections remain closed. Before a section of work is reopened to traffic, the contractor shall ensure that temporary or permanent pavement markings are in place to direct traffic and ensure lane delineation.

All necessary traffic control, labor, materials, tools, equipment, and other items incidental to the work being performed shall be included in the Contractor’s unit price for this contract. Such items will not be bid or paid for separately but shall be included in the overall unit price.

The bidder shall furnish all labor, supervision, supplies, tools, equipment, and other means necessary or proper for performing and completing the work. The bidder shall be responsible for the cleaning up of the job site and shall repair or restore all structures and property that may be damaged or disturbed during performance of the work to the satisfaction of the Public Services Department for the City of Kalamazoo. Drainage structure covers shall be salvaged and reused if in usable condition; otherwise, they shall be replaced. Where needed, all traffic control used for such operations as defined by the MMUTCD will be the responsibility of the bidder.

The bidder shall have all work completed by August 1, 2023.