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CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
ITB 17/18-18 CONTRACT PRICING FOR CONCRETE FOR 2018 AND 2019
ITB 17/18-25 FIVE (5) YEAR COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL & RESIDENTIAL
CROSS CONNECTION INSPECTION PROGRAM CONTRACT
ITB 17/18-33 TWO YEAR PRICING
FOR ALL STEEL REPAIR CLAMPS FOR DCC COOPERATIVE
ITB 17/18-31 TWO (2) YEAR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR COMMERCIAL METER INSTALLATION
The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from qualified companies for the above item/items
and/or services.
(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the City.
Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing Group page of
BidNet Direct (
/). Bids may be rejected unless made on the forms includ-
ed with the bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any other source are not con-
sidered official copies.
(2) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discretion of
the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN Purchasing Group
page of BidNet Direct. All interested parties are instructed to view the MITN website regularly
for any issued addenda. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain all issued addenda and
acknowledge receipt of said addenda by including a printed copy of each addendum as part of
the required documents for this solicitation and to list the addendum and sign and date the
"Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the bid documents.
(3) A total of three copies (one marked "Original" and two marked "Copy") of the bid must be sub-
mitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the
City Clerk's Office
no later
than 2:30 P.M., Tuesday,
03/06/2018
. Bids should be addressed using the bid package label pro-
vided in the ITB documents.
(4) At approximately 2:45 p.m., local time all timely received bids will be publicly opened and read.
(5) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all bonds and insurance required by the
ITB documents and copies of all required endorsements.
(6) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the
right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received and to
award the bid in whole or in part. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of one hundred twen-
ty (120) calendar days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of the Bids. A contract may
ultimately be awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible company, as determined in
the sole discretion of the City of Romulus or otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in
its own best interest.
(7) Neither the submission of nor acceptance of any bid shall constitute a contract between any bid-
der and the City of Romulus. No such contract shall exist without first being approved by a for-
mal action of the members of the Romulus City Council and only after all required bonds and
proof of insurances and copies of endorsements have been received by the City and the agree-
ment is signed by authorized representatives of the City of Romulus and the successful Bidder.
(8) For additional information contact Lynn A, Conway, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director, or
Gary Harris, Purchasing Department Buyer by calling (734) 955-4568 or by emailing
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CITY OF ROMULUS
2018 BOARD OF REVIEW
To the taxpayers of the City of Romulus: The Board of Review will meet in the Romulus City Hall,
Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 on the following dates and times by
APPOINTMENT ONLY
for the purpose of reviewing the assessment roll. Please come prepared,
as a ten (10) minute time limit before the Board will be strictly adhered to.
March 12, 2018:
9:00 am to 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
March 13, 2018:
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
March 14, 2018:
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Residents and Non-Residents may appeal by (1) making an appointment to appear before the Board
OR
(2) in writing (personal appearance is not required). The Board of Review MUST receive all
written appeals/documentation no later than March 14, 2018 at 12:00 pm.
Property owners may appoint and authorize a representative to appear on their behalf. According to
Ordinance, all Representatives or Agents MUST submit an original, notarized, current proof of
authorization to act on behalf of the property owner as a prerequisite to appeal to the Board of
Review.
To schedule an appointment to appeal to the March Board of Review, please call the City of Romulus
Department of Assessment at 734. 942.7520.
For the purpose of addressing clerical errors, mutual mistakes of fact, poverty exemptions, veteran's
exemptions, and principal residence exemptions, the Board of Review will meet in the Romulus City
Hall, Council Office, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 on:
July 17, 2018:
9:30 am
December 11, 2018:
9:30 am
All Board of Review meetings are open meetings in compliance with the "Open Meetings Act".
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INVITATION TO BID
CITY OF ROMULUS
ITB 17/18-20-Project #0155-17-0070
Junction Sub Crack Sealing & 2018 Road Maintenance Project Pricing
The City of Romulus, is requesting sealed bids for the maintenance needed for the Junction
Subdivision. The major items of work include crack sealing of the Junction Subdivision. The work
will include approximately 19,000 ft. of over band crack seal. The City additionally is accepting bids
for the surface treatments consisting of chip seal, double chip seal, slurry and fog seal to the area as
an alternate.
No pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this project.
Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City of Romulus Clerk until 2:00 PM local time, on
February 28, 2018. All bids should be clearly addressed:
ITB 17/18-20-Project #0155-17-0070 Junction Sub Crack Sealing & 2018 Road Maintenance
Project Pricing
City of Romulus Clerk's Office
11111 Wayne Road
Romulus, MI 48174
Contract documents for this project shall be on file on and after 2:00 PM, February 16, 2018, at the
City of Romulus Clerk's Office or may also be examined at the office of the City's Engineers, OHM
Advisors, 34000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150 (phone 734-522-6711) or online on the
Michigan Inter- Governmental Trade Network (MITN) Purchasing Group page of BidNet Direct
(
/).
Companies can download copies of the plans and bid documents from the MITN Purchasing Group
page of BidNet Direct
/).
Bid security in the form of a Certified or Cashier's Check or bid bond for a sum no less than five per-
cent (5%) of the amount of the Bid will be required with each Bid.
The City of Romulus reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, or waive irregularities in Bids.
No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after the sched-
uled closing time for receipt of the Bids. A contract may ultimately be awarded to the lowest most
responsive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of Romulus or
otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest.
Neither the submission of nor acceptance of any bid shall constitute a contract between any bidder
and the City of Romulus. No such contract shall exist without first being approved by a formal
action of the members of the Romulus City Council and only after all required bonds and proof of
insurances and copies of endorsements have been received by the City and the agreement is signed
by authorized representatives of the City of Romulus and the successful Bidder.
All questions regarding the project or the ITB documents should be directed only to Gary Smolinski
of OHM Advisors at 734-522-6711 or via email to
.
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2018 for the following:
2018 TREE REMOVAL & PRUNING PROJECT
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at
, or you may contact Mike
Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company
name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any
or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability
in employment or the provision of services.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
If you experience an overflow or backup of a sewage disposal system or storm water system, you must file a written
claim with the Charter Township of Canton, Division of Public Works within 45 days after the overflow or backup was discov-
ered. Notice should be mailed to Charter Township of Canton, Division of Public Works, 1150 S. Canton Center, Canton,
Michigan 48188. Failure to provide the written notice will prevent recovery of damages. Contact the Division of Public Works
at 734/397-1011 for assistance immediately upon discovery of an overflow or backup.
THANK YOU
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
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Plans for the Plymouth Arts
& Recreation Complex (PARC)
are advancing, with $5-6 million
of the $30 million fundraising
goal reached by Feb. 16, accord-
ing to PARC President Don
Soenen.
“We've got a lot more in the
hopper,” said Soenen, noting
financial commitments are sub-
ject to final approvals. A presen-
tation about the complex, the
former Central Middle School in
downtown Plymouth, will be
made Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the
meeting of the Plymouth
TownshipBoard of Trustees.
“I'm just looking forward to
hearing what they have to say,”
commentedPlymouthTownship
Supervisor Kurt Heise regard-
ing theupcoming presentation.
Soenen said that a presenta-
tion is also scheduled with the
members of the Plymouth City
Commission early nextmonth.
Ellen Elliott, executive direc-
tor of the Friends of the Penn
Theatre in Plymouth, said she is
a big supporter of plans to
repurpose the former school
into a community center with a
performance auditorium.
“I cannot overstate the
importance of this facility,” said
Elliott, who gave a local history
presentation at the meeting of
the Plymouth Noon Rotary club
last Friday. “As things change,
we have to think of what defines
us. I just want to keep thinking
about ways to bring people
here.”
Soenen has said the project
onMain Street at Church Street,
which he envisions as a campus
including the Miracle League of
Plymouth athletic field and the
Plymouth Cultural Center, will
require “modest” public tax
funding.
Elliott, in her Rotary presen-
tation, cited retail and business
shifts which Soenen has also
said will greatly impact the
future of the Plymouth commu-
nity.
“We've certainly had a lot of
support so far,” Soenen said of
the plan for the performing arts
center and renovation of the for-
mer school. “The idea is to raise
as much money in private funds
as we can. We're going to give it
all we've got.”
Previously, Soenen said the
public tax funding would be
“pretty minimal,” less than 1
mill. He explained that private
fundraising will affect the need
for support throughamillage.
A millage rate is assessed
based on each $1,000 of assessed
property value. Soenen has
acknowledged that there are sig-
nificant infrastructure issues at
the building and noted that he
and the other project leaders
now have the estimated costs
which can be included in dis-
cussions of the future at the
PARC.
Legislature.
“We must continue to monitor this-our
concern is the impact on our sewer and
water,”Heise said.
According to Salem Supervisor Gary
Whittaker, Schostak approached former
Plymouth Township Supervisor Richard
Reaume “a few years ago,” to cut a deal for
water and sewer usage. Whittaker said he
also met with Plymouth Township
Supervisor Shannon Price and Director of
Public Services Patrick Felrath and talked
with Northville Township Supervisor
Robert Nix to discuss the proposed water-
sewer plans long ago.
It is not known whether Schostak will
seek water directly from the Great Lakes
Water Authority. According to the latest
minutes of the Salem Board of Trustees
meeting, plans include the developer con-
structing a water tower and running a
sewer line to the Ypsilanti Community
Utilities Authority (YCUA) sewer.
Plymouth Township Trustee Chuck
Curmi and other boardmembers spoke out
after the meeting expressing their con-
cerns, saying they felt the grant was indica-
tive of the state funding urban sprawl.
“This is good example of why theMEDC
should be eliminated-they just select win-
ners and losers and use taxpayers' money
to subsidize thewinners,” Curmi said.
Plymouth Township Trustee Bob
Doroshwitz expressed his dismay at the
Schostak grant. He questioned the impact
on the school district and the additional
housing being introduced directly to the
townshipmarket.
“There are many uncertainties, like the
potential impact to our water systemcapac-
ity, and what happens to our police and fire
departments and Powell Road traffic,”
Doroshewitz said.
“It's disappointing the public money is
being used to subsidize this project.”
Plymouth Township Trustee Jack
Dempsey expressed his disappointment in
the actions of the Legislature to his fellow
boardmembers.
“I look forward to the state giving us $10
million toward our OPEG (Other Post
Employment Benefits) liability. Apparently
there'smoney to hand out,” he said.
Salem
FROM PAGE 1
Special guest
State Rep. Jeff Noble of Northville (right) welcomes Pastor Jeremy Writebol (cen-
ter) to the state Capitol to give the invocation for the Michigan House of
Representatives. Writebol is the campus pastor of Woodside Bible Church in
Plymouth. Joining them at the rostrum is Speaker of the House Tom Leonard.
Julie Brown
Special Writer
