Kent County - Phase 1 Sitework, Roads, and Utilities - BID 6712 (2026)
Kent CountyCounty · Grand Rapids, MI- Due
- Nov 6, 2026
- 7 days left
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
- Primary contact
- Amy LaBudde
- (616) 632-7720
The 30-second brief
Kent County Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for Phase 1 Sitework, Roads, and Utilities for the Kent County Sustainable Business Park located in Dorr Township, Allegan County, Michigan (Project No. 2500653). The project involves ductile iron water main installation including hydrants, valves, and fittings; sanitary sewer installation with manholes, services, and cleanouts; storm sewer installation with catch basins; road construction including bituminous pavement, aggregate base, sand subbase, curbs, gutters, and sidewalk; mass grading and earthworks for site balancing; regional storm water management systems; soil erosion and sedimentation control; and landscaping and restoration. Bids are due by November 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time, with a non-mandatory on-site pre-submission conference scheduled for October 20, 2026, at 2:30 PM at the South Kent Landfill in Byron Center, MI. Inquiries deadline is November 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Submissions require a bid bond for offers over $500,000, performance and payment bonds for contracts over $50,000, 3 customer references, proof of insurance, a non-collusion affidavit, a bidder qualification statement, a schedule of values, and completed bid forms.
Ductile iron water main installation including hydrants, Valves, Fittings, And services; Sanitary sewer installation including manholes, Services, And cleanouts; Storm sewer installation including catch basins and manholes; Road construction including bituminous pavement, Aggregate base, Sand subbase, Curbs and gutters, And sidewalk; Mass grading and earthworks for site balancing; Regional storm water management system(s); Soil erosion and sedimentation control; Landscaping and restoration
All-inclusive project cost and by individual line item, Bidders' price, successful experience working on similar projects, proposed project personnel and equipment, and proposed project schedule
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Summary
Kent County Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for Phase 1 Sitework, Roads, and Utilities for the Kent County Sustainable Business Park located in Dorr Township, Allegan County, Michigan (Project No. 2500653).
The project involves ductile iron water main installation including hydrants, valves, and fittings; sanitary sewer installation with manholes, services, and cleanouts; storm sewer installation with catch basins; road construction including bituminous pavement, aggregate base, sand subbase, curbs, gutters, and sidewalk; mass grading and earthworks for site balancing; regional storm water management systems; soil erosion and sedimentation control; and landscaping and restoration. Bids are due by November 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time, with a non-mandatory on-site pre-submission conference scheduled for October 20, 2026, at 2:30 PM at the South Kent Landfill in Byron Center, MI. Inquiries deadline is November 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Submissions require a bid bond for offers over $500,000, performance and payment bonds for contracts over $50,000, 3 customer references, proof of insurance, a non-collusion affidavit, a bidder qualification statement, a schedule of values, and completed bid forms.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- All-inclusive project cost and by individual line item
- Bidders' price
- Successful experience working on similar projects
- Proposed project personnel and equipment
- Proposed project schedule
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Ductile iron water main installation including hydrants, Valves, Fittings, And services
- Sanitary sewer installation including manholes, Services, And cleanouts
- Storm sewer installation including catch basins and manholes
- Road construction including bituminous pavement, Aggregate base, Sand subbase, Curbs and gutters, And sidewalk
- Mass grading and earthworks for site balancing
- Regional storm water management system(s)
- Soil erosion and sedimentation control
- Landscaping and restoration
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Required Bid security, Evidence of authority to sign Bid, List of Proposed Subcontractors, List of Proposed Suppliers, List of Project References, Evidence of authority to do business in the state in which the Project is located, Evidence of Bidder's ability to obtain a State Contractor's License, Required Bidder Qualification Statement with Supporting Data, Schedule of Values, Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Submit to
- Online submission through Kent County purchasing portal
- Scope location
- Dorr Township, MI
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Kent County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 6, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Online submission through Kent County purchasing portal. For questions, contact Amy LaBudde.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Kent County in MI, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Amy LaBudde at (616) 632-7720. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Ductile iron water main installation including hydrants, Valves, Fittings, And services; Sanitary sewer installation including manholes, Services, And cleanouts; Storm sewer installation including catch basins and manholes; Road construction including bituminous pavement, Aggregate base, Sand subbas. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "All-inclusive project cost and by individual line item, Bidders' price, successful experience working on similar projects, proposed project personnel and equipment, and proposed project schedule" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Kent County?
All active and historical solicitations from Kent County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Kent County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 6, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Required Bid security, Evidence of authority to sign Bid, List of Proposed Subcontractors, List of Proposed Suppliers, List of Project References, Evidence of authority to do business in the state in. Review the full document from Kent County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Dorr Township, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.