Sealed proposals will be received by the Charter Township of Meridian, Ingham County, Michigan, at the Meridian Township Clerk’s Office, Municipal Building, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, Michigan, 48864-1198, (517) 853-4000, up to 10:30 am, local time on Friday, August 19, 2022 for the removal and installation of new roofing system on the Okemos Library, after which time, proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. A pre-bid meeting will be on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 10:00 am at the Okemos Library, 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos, MI 48864. If you are unable to attend the pre-bid meeting, you can schedule a time to visit the site by contacting Meridian Township Director of Public works and Engineering, Dan Opsommer, at opsommer@meridian.mi.us or (517) 281-6034.

Bids are solicited on unit price basis. The work involves the following major bid items:

1. Infill between the standing seam ribs with one layer of 3” ISO insulation, mechanically attached to bring the ISO insulation above the standing seam ribs.
2. Add 2x blocking around the perimeter to support edges.
3. Mechanically attach ½” HD ISO cover board over top for flat surface.
4. Installation of a .060 inch white TPO membrane. TPO membrane should be mechanically attached and with induction welding for the seams. 60 mil thick TPO membrane should conform to the minimum physical properties of ASTM standards for newly manufactured TPO in the largest sheet possible (12 feet roles).
5. Installation of new gutters, drip edge, flashings, and all other accessories to provide a maintenance free roof system for the life of the warranty.
6. All materials used should be in accordance with the manufacturer's most current specifications, details and local building codes.
7. Make sure all drains are free from debris.
8. Coordinate with owner’s representative for staging areas and work hours.
9. Repair or replace any and all damaged landscaping, sidewalks, parking lot area, or other property damaged by the contractor during this project.
10. Provide a full 20-25 year manufacturer's warranty which covers 100% material and 100% labor for the life of the warranty. The warranty shall not exclude ponding water or consequential damages.
11. Traffic Protection

This RFP is nearly identical to the “Re-Roof Okemos Library 2022” RFP that Meridian Township released from July 12-29.

This is an alternative RFP to the previous RFP released from July 12-29 which called for a .060 inch black EPDM membrane roof with a 20-year warranty.

The Township will select one contractor between the two RFPs for this project. Contractors are welcome to bid on this RFP regardless of whether or not they submitted a bid on the “Re-Roof Okemos Library 2022” RFP that Meridian Township released from July 12-29.

Proposals shall include the furnishing of all labor, material, and equipment to complete the project.

Prevailing wage rates are required for this contract. Meridian Township policy requires vendors contracting with the Township over $50,000 to pay employees and sub-contractors, directly upon the site of work, at least the prevailing wages and fringe benefits as determined and published by the United States Department of Labor for the Ingham County area. See rate tables in Appendix B.

Work on the project shall commence within ten days after issuing the Notice to Proceed, and be complete within 45 days after the Notice to Proceed. Completion is defined as being constructed, tested, placed in service and the site restored.

Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check or a bid bond by a recognized surety company similar to a U.S. Government Standard form bid bond, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid, payable to the Charter Township of Meridian, Ingham County, Michigan as security for the acceptance of the contract.

The contract documents may be examined at the following locations:

• Meridian Township, Department of Public Works & Engineering, 5151 Marsh Rd, Okemos, MI 48864-1198
• Builders Exchange of Lansing & Central MI, 1240 E. Saginaw St, Lansing, MI 48906-5522
• McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge, 2521 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912-4010

Copies of the contract documents for the work may be obtained from the Department of Public Works & Engineering at 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, Michigan for no fee.

Questions regarding this contract may be addressed to Meridian Township Director of Public works and Engineering, Dan Opsommer, at opsommer@meridian.mi.us or (517) 281-6034.

In submitting this bid, it is understood that the right is reserved by the owner to reject any or all bids, to award the Contract to other than the low bidder, to award separate contracts for each project and/or phase, to waive irregularities and/or formalities, and in general, to make award in any manner deemed by it, in its sole discretion, to be in the best interest of the Owner.

Re-Roof Okemos Library 2022 TPO Membrane Alternative RFP - Advertisement for Bids

Re-Roof Okemos Library 2022 TPO Membrane Alternative Request for Proposals