38 Wednesday, June 6, 2024 BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS http://www.thebattlecreekshopper.com
City of Battle Creek
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
RFQ#: 2025-007Q
TITLE: Plumbers for Lead Service Line Replacement
ISSUE DATE: OPEN
Expires: June 30, 2028
INITIAL DUE DATE: July 9, 2024, 10:00AM
FINAL DUE DATE: ONGOING AND OPEN
FOR NEW PLUMBERS UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028
LOCATION: Proposals must be submitted
online. DO NOT EMAIL PROPOSALS.
Purchasing Contact: Nils Vos
E-mail: [email protected]
DESCRIPTION: The City is soliciting proposals
for the purpose of adding qualified plumbers to the
City’s no-preference plumbers list to replace private
property lead service lines. The City does not re-
strict the number of plumbers that it will maintain
on the no-preference plumbers list. All qualified
plumbers will be added.
PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL:
Proposals must be submitted through our secure
online portal by registered vendors.
Please upload ONE pdf file that includes all re-
quested submittals, rather than several parts of the
bid uploaded.
Please visit http://battlecreekmi.gov/230/Bid-Pro-
posal-Solicitations and click on Bid & Proposal
Solicitations. This will redirect you to our secure
VendorRegistry website where you can register as
a vendor (required) and obtain this full document
and upload your bid.
Email the purchasing contact listed above if the
above link doesn’t work.
PROPOSERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO CAREFUL-
LY READ THE ENTIRE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS.CITY OF BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BIDS
Battle Creek Executive Airport Air Traffic Control Tower
Rehabilitation
IFB # 2025-008B
IFB DUE DATE and TIME: June 21, 2024, at 2:00 pm local time
BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY.
BID SUBMITTAL: Bids must be submitted electronically as ONE
P D F. DO NOT EMAIL BIDS. Submittal at: http://battlecreekmi.
gov/230/Bid-Proposal-Solicitations then follow the link for Bids and
Proposals Solicitations, which will take you to the VendorRegistry
page. You may also email [email protected] for links.
Click on the notice for this project, then click submit bid. You must
be a registered vendor (quick and no charge) in order to submit a bid.
You may withdraw your bid at any time before the due date/time. To
withdraw your electronic bid, click “submit bid” again and you will see
the link to withdraw. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud
via Zoom, details listed in IFB in VendorRegistry. Upload your bid and
bonds TOGETHER as ONE PDF (not multiple uploads).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists of all work associated
with an Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Rehabilitation project at the
Battle Creek Executive Airport (BTL). The Work consists of but is not
limited to Crack Repair of the existing precast concrete shaft and re-
moval and replacement of certain ATCT electronic equipment located
in the ATCT CAB and ATCT Equipment Room.
PRE-BID CONFERENCE: Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM East-
ern / 9:00 AM Central. The pre-bid meeting will be held on-line via
Microsoft Teams with computer screen share capability. Contractors
wishing to attend this virtual pre-bid meeting must send a Request for
BTL-ATCT Rehab Pre-bid Invitation (Request) via email to Hayley Sk-
ladanek at [email protected]
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS OR SITE VISITATION: Phil Kroll
269-966-3355 ext. 2635
BID SUBMITTAL QUESTIONS:
Email: [email protected]FORECLOSURE SALE
ROBERTS STORAGE
834 Golden Avenue
Battle Creek, MI
269-962-9235
Online bids will be taken from
6-24-2024-6-28-2024 to satisfy
liens for the following units (2).
E-154, D. Rious
G-231, C. Mosier
I-284, H. Jolley
Contents of the units are
described as household and mis-
cellaneous items. Go to
Storagetreasures.com to view
and bids on the units.FireKeepers Casino Hotel proudly
announces the selection of two talent-
ed golfers to fill sponsorship exemp-
tion spots for the upcoming 11th
annual FireKeepers Casino Hotel
Golf Championship.
This prestigious event, part of the
Epson Tour – Road to the LPGA,
will showcase world-class women
professional golfers at the Battle
Creek Country Club from Friday,
June 7 through Sunday, June 9.
Regional sports fans are encouraged
to enjoy the tournament in person
and bring the whole family, as there
is free admission all weekend –
although donations of non-perishable
food items are encouraged, as they
will go to the South Michigan Food
Bank.
The first exemption was awarded to
local talent Lauren Reed. A Harper
Creek High School graduate and
currently a junior at Adrian College,
Reed has demonstrated outstanding
leadership and skill both on and off
the golf course.
During her high school career, Reed
was first team all-conference, first
team all-region, first team All-State,
and was named golfer of the decade
at HCHS.
At Adrian College, Reed has con-
sistently excelled academically,
maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher
throughout her three years and earn-
ing a place on the Honor Roll.
Reed’s passion for golf stems from
her late grandfather, a Battle Creek
Country Club member, who instilled
in her a love for the game. Her dedi-
cation to honoring her grandfather’s
memory and representing her com-
munity is evident in her commitment
to excellence in her athletic and aca-
demic pursuits.
Gabby Lemieux was the other/sec-
ond second exemption.
Hailing from Caldwell, ID,
Lemieux’s journey into golf began at
the age of six.
However, it wasn’t until her high
school years, playing alongside her
sister, that she realized her passionHarper Creek High grad Loren
Reed, now playing golf and
attending school at Adrian
College, is in the field for this
Friday’s through Sunday’s
11th annual FireKeepers Hotel
Casino Golf Championship that
will take place at Battle Creek
Country Club. Admission to
join the gallery is free of
charge, although donations of
non-perishable food items for
the South Michigan Food Bank
are highly encouraged. (Photo
provided)for the sport.
Despite facing challenges during
her collegiate career at Texas Tech
University – where she earned four
collegiate wins, was named Big 12
Player of the Year, and achieved theremarkable feat of ranking No. 1
in the country – Lemieux remained
dedicated to her dream of playing
professional golf.
As a Native American, she has
faced unique struggles in the golf
world, often finding herself without
role models who looked like her.
With mentorship from Notah Begay,
Lemieux has committed herself to
inspiring young Native Americans to
pursue golf.
Her mission from the start has been
to help kids, particularly those who
share her background, by providing
them with someone to look up to
and encouraging their participation
in the sport. Lemieux’s determina-
tion is firm as she continues to break
barriers and pave the way for future
generations.
“We are incredibly excited for
this year’s 11th annual FireKeepers
Casino Hotel Championship,” said
Jim Wise, VP of Marketing at
FireKeepers Casino.
“We are honored to grant exemp-
tions to such talented golfers, one
being a local standout and the other a
remarkable Native American athlete.
This representation is truly special.
The event promises to be spectacu-
lar, and we encourage all golf enthu-
siasts to come out, support these pro-
fessional women golfers, and enjoy a
fantastic tournament experience.”
The FireKeepers Casino Hotel
Championship this Friday through
Sunday at BCCC is part of the Epson
Tour – Road to the LPGA, the pre-
mier development tour for women
professional golfers, aimed at nurtur-
ing talent and providing a pathway to
the LPGA Tour.
The championship will feature 144
professional and amateur women
golfers, including the defending
champion Siyun Liu.
Competitors will vie for a share of
the $200,000 purse, with the first-
place winner taking home $30,000.
At season’s end, the top money
winners on the Epson Tour receive
their LPGA Tour cards for 2025.
For more information, includ-
ing first-round tee times for Friday,
please visit firekeepersgolf.com.HC grad Reed in FireKeepers golf lineup