Otsego County - Otsego Lake County Park Beach Upgrades - BID 2025-06D (2025)
Otsego CountyCounty · Otsego County, MI- Due
- Jul 7, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 2, 2025
- Primary contact
- Jacob Brown
- (989) 390-9292
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Otsego County is seeking bids for beach upgrades and shoreline improvements at Otsego Lake County Park, located at 1657 County Park Rd in Gaylord, Michigan (BID 2025-06D). The scope includes removing existing grass, topsoil, sand, and riprap, adding a minimum 12-inch new sand top layer, achieving a 6% maximum gradient, and extending the beach approximately 75 feet to the north. Contractors must also handle excavation, soil and riprap placement, silt fencing, site restoration, and compliance with Shore Land, Shore Erosion, and EGLE Dredging permits. Bids are due by July 7, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., with a mandatory site walk-through and a public bid opening at 12:15 p.m. at 225 West Main Street, Room 100, Gaylord, MI 49735. Project construction is scheduled to begin after Labor Day (September 1, 2025) and must be completed by December 1, 2025.
Project Design/Engineering, Provision of all necessary work as specified herein, Beach sand for 12" minimum top layer, Silt fence installation, Riprap excavation and placement
Quality, service, completion date, experience, price
SUMMARY
Otsego County is seeking bids for beach upgrades and shoreline improvements at Otsego Lake County Park, located at 1657 County Park Rd in Gaylord, Michigan (BID 2025-06D).
The scope includes removing existing grass, topsoil, sand, and riprap, adding a minimum 12-inch new sand top layer, achieving a 6% maximum gradient, and extending the beach approximately 75 feet to the north. Contractors must also handle excavation, soil and riprap placement, silt fencing, site restoration, and compliance with Shore Land, Shore Erosion, and EGLE Dredging permits. Bids are due by July 7, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., with a mandatory site walk-through and a public bid opening at 12:15 p.m. at 225 West Main Street, Room 100, Gaylord, MI 49735. Project construction is scheduled to begin after Labor Day (September 1, 2025) and must be completed by December 1, 2025.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Quality
- Service
- Completion date
- Experience
- Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Project Design/Engineering
- Provision of all necessary work as specified herein
- Beach sand for 12" minimum top layer
- Silt fence installation
- Riprap excavation and placement
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Section IV Bid/Proposal Form
- Attachment A Subcontractor Listing
- Certificate of Insurance
- Bid Bond (10% of total contract price if $100,000+)
- Performance Bond (100% if $250,000+)
- Submit to
- 225 W. Main Street, Suite 203, Gaylord, MI 49735
- Scope location
- Gaylord, MI
- Projected sq ft
- 9,400 sq ft
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Quote from Otsego County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 7, 2025. 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: 225 W. Main Street, Suite 203, Gaylord, MI 49735. For questions, contact Jacob Brown.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Quote?
Most government agencies, including Otsego 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 Quote 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 Jacob Brown at (989) 390-9292. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Project Design/Engineering, Provision of all necessary work as specified herein, Beach sand for 12" minimum top layer, Silt fence installation, Riprap excavation and placement. 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: "Quality, service, completion date, experience, price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Otsego County?
All active and historical solicitations from Otsego County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Otsego County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Quote?
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: Section IV Bid/Proposal Form, Attachment A Subcontractor Listing, Certificate of Insurance, Bid Bond (10% of total contract price if $100,000+), Performance Bond (100% if $250,000+). Review the full document from Otsego 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: Gaylord, MI. The total projected area is 9400 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.