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Advertisement for Bid: Reid’s Corner Re-Bid
The Village of Lawton through Progressive SPR, the Design-Builder, is soliciting rebidding of the following individual work scopes for the construction of a new outdoor community pavilion:
Work Category 06: General Trades
Work Category 31: Earthwork and Site Utilities
Exterior work to include new public spaces with minor asphalt demo and replacement, concrete curb and gutters, concrete paving/sidewalks, concrete footings, site utilities, site lighting, and site demolition. Construction of a new wood framed pavilion with metal roofing, gutters, and downspouts, is to be included. New synthetic turf, picnic tables, benches, and trees are also to be included per bid documents.
Individual sub-contractor trade bids will be received for work as delineated in the Project Manual and Drawing Set issued for Bids & Permits. Electronic bid documents can be obtained from the Design-Builder at 1811 4 Mile Road NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, Kathleen Lucas, klucas@weareprogressive.com.
Pre-bid meeting will be held Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. We will meet at the project site located at 119 South Main Street, Lawton, MI 49063.
Bid Due Date: Signed and sealed bids are due before 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the Village Hall, 125 South Main Street, Lawton, MI 49065. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened immediately following the bid due time at the Village Hall building.
Bids must contain: a signed Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification and a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationships between the Bidder and the Village Manager or any/other village employees. Successful bidders are required to furnish 100% labor and material bond and 100% performance bond. Village of Lawton reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award the contract in the Village’s best interest and may select a bidder other than the lowest bidder in accordance with the terms stated in the notice. See bid documents for all requirements.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
Reporting Requirements Not Met for the Village of Lawton
We are required to report the results of your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not your drinking water meets health standards. While we collected our monthly total coliform sample on time, we did not report the results to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) by the May 10, 2024, deadline for the April 1 to April 30, 2024, compliance period.
What should I do?
There is nothing you need to do at this time. This is not an emergency. You do not need to boil water or use an alternative source of water at this time. The results of the sample were negative for bacteria. Even though public health was not impacted, as our customers you have a right to know what happened and what we did to correct the situation.
What happened? What is being done?
While we collected the sample on time, we inadvertently missed reporting the sample results to EGLE by the required deadline. We are required to monitor total coliform by collecting two samples per month. We collected the required samples on April 16, 2024, but failed to report the results until May 30, 2024. We are making efforts to ensure this does not happen again. We have already returned to compliance.
For more information, please contact: Todd Hackenberg 269-624-6407 / thackenberg@lawtonmi.org.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
Spring Cleanup Reschedule
Due to recent tornadoes in the Portage area, our contracted dumpster company has informed us there will not be dumpsters available for next week’s Spring Cleanup. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and plan to reschedule once dumpsters are available to us. We are working on rescheduling dates for this, and will let you know as soon as we have them available. Thank you for understanding.
2024 Construction Detour Information
The Detour Information can be viewed: Here
Village of Lawton Reid’s Corner Public Ad for Bids
The Village of Lawton through Progressive AE, the Architect, is soliciting bids for work as follows: REID’S CORNER: Exterior work to include new public spaces with minor asphalt demo and replacement, concrete curb and gutters, concrete paving/sidewalks, concrete footings, site utilities, site lighting, and site demolition. Construction of a new wood framed pavilion with metal roofing, gutters, and downspouts, is to be included. New synthetic turf, picnic tables, benches, and trees are also to be included per the bid documents.
Individual sub-contractor trade bids will be received for work as delineated in the Project Manual and Drawing Set issued for Bids & Permits. Electronic bid documents can be obtained from the Architect at 1811 4 Mile Road NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, Kathleen Lucas, lucask@progressiveae.com, on or after March 7th, 2024.
Pre-bid meetings will be as follows: Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. We will meet at the project site located at 119 S. Main St, Lawton, MI 49063.
Bid Due Date: Signed and sealed bids are due before 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2024, at the Village Hall, 125 S Main Street, Lawton, MI 49065. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened immediately following the bid due time at the Village Hall Building.
Bids must contain: a signed Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification and a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationships between the Bidder and the Village Manager or any/other village employees. Successful bidders are required to furnish 100% labor and material bond and 100% performance bond. Instructions are in the bidding documents. Village of Lawton reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award the contract in the Village’s best interest and may select a bidder other than the lowest bidder in accordance with the terms stated in the notice. See bidding documents for all other requirements.
Notice of DDA Meeting Cancellation
Please take notice that the Downtown Development Authority has canceled the following meeting: Wednesday January 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM
The next regularly scheduled DDA meeting is scheduled to take place on February 21, 2024
Notice of DDA Meeting Cancellation
The Village of Lawton DDA Meeting has been cancelled for Wednesday, December 13, 2023. The next regularly scheduled DDA meeting is scheduled to take place on January 17, 2024.
Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Need some work done on your home?
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority is offering homeowner assistance to encourage energy efficient housing repairs and upgrades for owner occupied homes. Eligible repairs up to $25,000 can be covered up to 90%. MI-HOPE can serve households that have incomes less than $300% of the Federal Poverty Level. To see the guidelines, visit MI HOPE Application Portal Frequently Asked Questions<Here> (for a one-person household the income limit is $38,640)
For a list of required documents necessary to apply, visit: MI HOPE Application Supporting Documents<Here>
To apply, visit: MI HOME APPLY NOW<Here>. If you need assistance to apply it is advised to call 211.
2022 Consumer Confidence Report
View the Consumer Confidence Report: Here
Lawton Community Schools
Strategic Planning
Community Work Sessions
The next opportunity for family and community members to take an active role in the strategic planning process is Wednesday, March 8th. There will be two sessions available to choose from
Noon – 1pm at Lawton High School Board Room
5:00pm-6:30pm at Lawton High School Library
Please contact Ben Bandfield bbandfield@lawtoncs.org / 269.624.7901 with any questions
Notice of DDA Meeting Cancellation
The Village of Lawton DDA Meeting has been cancelled for Wednesday, February 15, 2023. The meeting has been moved to Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
Notice of Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation
The Village of Lawton Planning Commission has been cancelled for Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
MDOT Open House
MDOT open house on Aug. 10 in Lawton for M-40 rebuilding project
COLOMA, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to attend an open house to discuss a planned 3-year project to rebuild M-40 from 72nd Avenue to Lagrave Street through the village of Lawton (https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MDguNjE5MjMyMzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL21kb3RqYm9zcy5zdGF0ZS5taS51cy9NaURyaXZlL21hcD9jb25zdFpvbmU9dHJ1ZSZsYXQ9NDIuMTc5NDU4MTk1MjIzMDU2Jmxvbj0tODUuODY3MzE0ODE0MTUzOTYmem9vbT0xMyJ9.B1Fn_gQ7_ivWOTWsX_3EI154o1-vDa3nVhgDkusY6yA/s/1833133960/br/142223831618-l) . Proposed work includes repaving and rebuilding M-40, shoulder widening, intersection and drainage improvements, village infrastructure improvements, and tree planting.
Who:
Community stakeholders and leaders
Local businesses
Interested residents
MDOT staff
When:
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022
4 – 6 p.m.
Where:
Lawton Village Hall
125 S. Main St.
Lawton, MI 49065
Accessibility:
Accommodations can be made for persons who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for participation. Large print materials, auxiliary aids or the services of interpreters, signers, or readers are available upon request. Please contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or complete Form 2658 for American Sign Language (ASL) located on the Title VI webpage: MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from “lnks.gd” claiming to be MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from “lnks.gd” claiming to be https://www.Michigan.gov/MDOT/Programs/Title-VI (https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MDguNjE5MjMyMzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5NaWNoaWdhbi5nb3YvTURPVC9Qcm9ncmFtcy9UaXRsZS1WSSJ9.nM-hPnGqXj3hgocnkbomOohRg1jyMy4AE9eDvhu8HDs/s/1833133960/br/142223831618-l) . Requests should be made at least five days prior to the meeting date. Reasonable efforts will be made to provide the requested accommodation or an effective alternative, but accommodations may not be guaranteed.
Project information:
MDOT plans to rebuild or repave M-40 from 72nd Avenue to Lagrave Street, incorporating improvements to village storm sewer, water main, and sanitary sew, as well as incorporating desired elements from the village’s master plan, such as streetscaping, non-motorized and pedestrian safety improvements. Construction includes shoulder widening, intersection and drainage improvements, box culvert replacement at the Lawton Drain, and planting deciduous and evergreen trees.
During repaving work, there will be single-lane closures with traffic regulators. There will be total closures with posted detours during the rebuilding phase of construction.
Construction is planned in 2023-24, and tree planting is planned in spring 2025.
An online comment form (https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MDguNjE5MjMyMzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Zvcm1zLm9mZmljZS5jb20vUGFnZXMvUmVzcG9uc2VQYWdlLmFzcHg_aWQ9aDNENzFYYzNyVUtXYW9rdTlISWwwV3E2aUM2dmNTZE1za2JKUEhKWFoxeFVRelJOU3pST1YxQk9SVUpOVDBGT1JVYzBXa2cwUlVwYVZDNHUifQ.VAP3onHMgPU708EZvG-6dGrt_Tx1jdyOe__Ov4EG9rI/s/1833133960/br/142223831618-l) is available to submit comments and suggestions on the proposed project.
Notice of Joint Public Hearing
The Lawton Planning Commission AND Lawton Village Council will be holding a Special Joint Meeting on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 7:00 pm at Lawton Village Hall, 125 S Main St, PO Box 367, Lawton MI 49065. A portion of the meeting will also be held on-site at 502 N Main Street, Lawton MI. During this special meeting, a Public Hearing will be held receive comments on a proposed site plan, variance request, and zoning ordinance amendment for 502 N Main Street, Lawton MI 49065.
Those who are unable to attend the meeting may submit written comments to the Village Manager at ImusL@LawtonMI.gov or the above-mentioned address. Written comments must be received before 4:00 pm on June 1, 2022. The Village will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon four (4) business days’ notice to the Village Clerk.
This notice is posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended (MCL 41.72a (2)(3)) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. A copy of this notice is on file at Lawton Village Hall, located at 125 S. Main Street, PO Box 367, Lawton MI 49065, ph 269.624.6407 www.lawtonmi.gov
Brittany Rathbun, Village Clerk
Notice of Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation
Village of Lawton REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION 125 S. MAIN, LAWTON MI 49065 269.624.6407
The Village of Lawton Planning Commission has been cancelled for Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
VILLAGE OF LAWTON, MI – 269.624.6407 – WWW.LAWTONMI.GOV
POSTED THIS 2nd DAY OF MAY 2022
Request for Ordinance Investigation Form Now Available
Village Request for Ordinance Investigation Form now available online.
Please complete form regarding any concerns including blight, parking in yards, code violations, loose animals, etc. and return it to the Village.
You can find the document HERE on our FORMS page under the “Citizen Concerns” tab, or by searching for “Request for Investigation” in the search field.
