Employment and RFPs

I. INTRODUCTION
The City of Hart / Hart Energy Department is requesting sealed proposals from qualified contractors to provide directional drilling (boring) services on an as-needed basis for a three-year term beginning December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2028.

All work will support City utility operations and will be scheduled by the Hart Energy Department.

II. SCOPE OF WORK
Contractor shall provide time and material pricing for the following directional bores using HDPE pipe supplied by the City:

Bore Description
1 – 2” HDPE Bore 0’–50’
1 – 2” HDPE Bore 51’–200’
1 – 2” HDPE Bore 201’+
1 – 2” & 3” HDPE Bore 0’–50’
1 – 2” & 3” HDPE Bore 51’–200’
1 – 2” & 3” HDPE Bore 201’+
3 – 2” HDPE Bore 0’–50’
3 – 2” HDPE Bore 51’–200’
3 – 2” HDPE Bore 201’+
1 – 3” HDPE Bore 0’–50’
1 – 3” HDPE Bore 51’–200’
1 – 3” HDPE Bore 201’+

City of Hart / Hart Energy will provide HDPE pipe materials.

III. REQUIREMENTS

• Contractors must provide proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage.
• All work must comply with OSHA/MIOSHA standards.
• Contractors must provide qualified operators and equipment suitable for directional boring within developed areas.
• The City reserves the right to request emergency or priority service when necessary.

IV. CONTRACT TERM
The term of this contract shall be December 1, 2025 – November 30, 2028.

V. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
Sealed or electronic proposals must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Submit by mail or drop-off:
City of Hart – Attn: Nichole Kleiner, Interim City Manager
407 S. State Street, Hart, MI 49420
Envelope must be clearly labeled “Directional Bore Bid.”

Or submit by email: nkleiner@cityofhart.org

Questions may be directed to:
Mike Schiller, Superintendent – Hart Energy Department
(231) 873-5367 | mschiller@cityofhart.org

VI. AWARD
Proposals will be reviewed by the Hart Energy Department, with recommendations submitted to the Hart City Council for final approval. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to award in the best interest of the City.

The City of Hart is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of City-owned vacant land located on Dryden Street, described as:

CITY OF HART STANDARD MAP PLAT D E 148.5 FT OF S 66 FT OF BLK 144.
Parcel #020-344-005-00

Bid Opening: Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
Location:       City Hall, 407 S. State Street, Hart, MI 49420 – Council Chambers

Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly labeled “Dryden Street Property Bid” and delivered to the City of Hart, 407 S. State Street, Hart, MI 49420, no later than 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 1:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The successful bidder must pay the full purchase price within thirty (30) days of notification. Conveyance will be made by Quitclaim Deed.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive irregularities, and accept the bid deemed most advantageous to the City.

A confidential minimum acceptable bid has been established by the City to ensure fair market value is achieved.

For more information, contact:
Nichole Kleiner, Interim City Manager
City of Hart
(231) 873-3546 | nkleiner@cityofhart.org