Clinton Township Water Valve Assessment and Testing Program 01-2024.pdf

This is a bid document for the Charter Township of Clinton's Water Valve Assessment and Testing Program (Project No. 01-2024) located in Macomb County, Michigan. The project involves a one-year professional services agreement to assess approximately 4,500 water distribution system valves, with work expected to take approximately 5.5 months. The service contractor will be responsible for locating, identifying, accessing, cleaning, inspecting, exercising, and documenting valves using enhanced sounding equipment and digital documentation via Clinton Township's application software. Bids will be received until 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Township Clerk's office, with work to be substantially completed by December 31, 2024.

The bid requires a 5% bid bond or certified check, and the successful bidder must provide a 100% performance bond. The contract includes detailed unit pricing for various valve sizes and types, ranging from 6" to 36" gate and butterfly valves, with additional line items for air releases, check valves, and blow-offs. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including workers' compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and owner's protective liability, with minimum coverage limits of $1,000,000 for many categories. The township will provide access to interactive water distribution system maps and requires the contractor to maintain professional standards, use approved equipment, and provide an evaluation presentation upon project completion.