Request for Proposal: Fence Replacement at Lakeview Cemetery

A printable version of this request for proposal can be downloaded here.

Introduction

Kinross Charter Township, a municipality nearly 30 miles long and only four miles wide over the majority of its length, is centrally located in Chippewa County in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and consists largely of a small urban community of Kinross surrounded by approximately 120 square miles of open space. The State Legislature created the governmental entity of Kinross Township in 1899.

Lakeview Cemetery is located on Lakeview Road in Kinross, Michigan. Currently, there is a white vinyl fence along the road that needs to be replaced. Length of current fencing is 683ft, with total fence distance, including openings, is 885ft. The type of fence we are looking for is a black chain-link style fence, approximately 48” in height. Other options can be considered.

Purpose

The purpose of this RFP is to solicit interested and qualified parties to install fencing at our Lakeview cemetery.

Scope of Work

Visit the site. View current fencing along front of cemetery, noting each entrance.

Determine materials needed.

Provide estimated cost for materials and installation.

Install fencing

Qualifications

Each bidder will submit details related to all applicable qualifications and experience; additional materials may be included from their portfolio as appropriate.

Budget

Bidders will submit a realistic budget that addresses each of the tasks outlined in the Scope of Work.

Proposal Requirements

Proposals must include a response to each of these sections outlined in this RFP and should be in substantially the same order, proposals that are missing information or are out of order may be disqualified as our discretion. Kinross Charter Township reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Submissions

Proposals should be submitted no later than April 1st, 2025

Proposals may be emailed to: supervisor@kinross.net
or mailed to 4884 W Curtis Street, Kincheloe, Michigan 49788

Questions may be directed to:

Mark Rice
Supervisor, Kinross Charter Township (906)495-5381
mrice@kinross.net

Timeline

Bidder’s Questions Answered by: 3/25/2025

Proposals Submitted by: 4/1/2025

Winning Bidder Notified by: 4/11/2025

Project Start Date: 05/01/2025

March 17th Board Meeting

A regular meeting of the Kinross Charter Township Board will be held on Monday, March 17th, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Township Hall.

Prior to the meeting, questions and input may be given by emailing clerk@kinross.net. These meetings are open to the public.

The agenda for this meeting has been posted, and can be downloaded here.

March 3rd Board Meeting

A regular meeting of the Kinross Charter Township Board will be held on Monday, March 3rd, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Township Hall.

Prior to the meeting, questions and input may be given by emailing clerk@kinross.net. These meetings are open to the public.

The agenda for this meeting has been posted, and can be downloaded here.

Proposed Budget for 2025-2026 Fiscal Year

The proposed budget for the next fiscal year has been posted, and can be found here. More information regarding the proposed budget will be available at the public meeting to be announced.

February 18th Board Meeting

Offices will be closed for President's Day on February 17th. A regular meeting of the Kinross Charter Township Board will be held on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Township Hall.

Prior to the meeting, questions and input may be given by emailing clerk@kinross.net. These meetings are open to the public.

The agenda for this meeting has been posted, and can be downloaded here.