Colson Palmer 12ft Storm Line Rehabilitation Project Rebid.pdf

CITY OF DEARBORN

INVITATION TO BID Issued for Bid Submittal

C I T Y O F D E A R B O R N

ABDULLAH H. HAMMOUD, MAYOR

INVITATION TO BID

FOR

COLSON PALMER 12FT STORM LINE REHABILITATION

PROJECT

CONTROL NO. R000905

07/17/2026 07/24/2026 at 11:00a.m. IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL 2951 Greenfield Road, Dearborn, MI 48120 https://meet.google.com/nub-npjf-aha

Issue Date:

Pre-bid Meeting:

Pre-bid Question Deadline:

Bid Deadline: 08/26/2026 at 3:00p.m. Local Time Uploaded to the website, www.mitn.info

Purchasing Contact: Mark Rozinsky, Purchasing Manager Phone: (313) 943-2484 Email: mrozinsky@ci.dearborn.mi.us

DESCRIPTION: Bids are being solicited for Colson Palmer 12FT Storm Line Rehabilitation Project

This solicitation, along with all attachments may be downloaded from the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) website at www.mitn.info. Electronic plans may also be picked up on disk for which there will be no charge; however, a charge of $250.00 will be required if documents are picked up in hard copy form (printed out).

Note: Any and all Addenda issued by the City of Dearborn must be viewed or downloaded from the above listed websites.

Bids must be time stamped by the exact date and time indicated above. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids will be opened shortly after the Bid Deadline.

08/06/2026 at noon (MUST be in writing)

Colson Palmer 12FT Storm Line Rehabilitation Project

JOB NO. 2025-019

C O N T E N T S

Contract Insert Rev 5/11

Issued for Bid Submittal

1. Invitation to Bid

2. Title

3. Contents 3A. Signing and Sealing Sheet

4. Instructions to Bidders

5. Affidavit of Noncollusion by Contractor

6. American Iron and Steel Contract Language

7. Schedule of Bid Items

8. Accompanying Sheet

9. Special Condition ..........................................................................................Section 100

a) Description of Work ...............................................................................Section 101

b) Working Conditions ................................................................................Section 102

c) City of Dearborn and EGLE Permits & Inspection Fees ........................Section 103

d) Construction Requirements of M-DOT .................................................Section 104

e) Schedule & Sequence of Operations.......................................................Section 105

f) Hauling on City Streets ...........................................................................Section 106

g) Roads & Easements ................................................................................Section 107

h) Cooperation by Contractor ......................................................................Section 108

i) Storage of Equipment and Materials.......................................................Section 109

j) Tree, Pole, and Street Sign Protection and Trees removal list ................Section 110

k) Utilities ....................................................................................................Section 111

l) Soil Conditions........................................................................................Section 112

m) Property & Survey Monuments ..............................................................Section 113

n) Flow Control and Management ..............................................................Section 114

o) Sewer Cleaning .......................................................................................Section 115

p) In-Line Elastomer Check Valve..............................................................Section 116

q) Control Equipment ..................................................................................Section 117

r) Pre-Construction Video Documentation .................................................Section 118

s) Ductile Iron Process Pipe ........................................................................Section 119

t) Access Hatches .......................................................................................Section 120

u) Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) ...............................................................Section 121

v) Backwater Gate Replacement .................................................................Section 122

w) Submersible Pumps .................................................................................Section 123

x) Electrical Work, General ........................................................................Section 124

y) Codes and Fees .......................................................................................Section 125

z) Electrical Material and Methods .............................................................Section 126

aa) Electric Motors........................................................................................Section 127

bb) Cable and Wire 600 Volts or Less ..........................................................Section 128

cc) Wiring and Control Devices ...................................................................Section 129

dd) Grounding ...............................................................................................Section 130

ee) Underground Raceway Systems .............................................................Section 131

ff) Motor Control Device .............................................................................Section 132

gg) Distribution Equipment ...........................................................................Section 133

hh) Electrical Acceptance Tests ....................................................................Section 134

ii) Process Control and Instrumentation ......................................................Section 135

jj) Special Provisions for Maintaining Traffic and Traffic Regulatory Signs ................................................................................................Section 136

C O N T E N T S

Contract Insert Rev 5/11

kk) Breaking and Restoration of Pavement, Walks, Curbs & Apron ...........Section 137

ll) Construction and Removal of Temporary Pavement ..............................Section 138 mm)Open Cut Construction – Water and NFPA 291 ...................................Section 139

nn) Sewer Construction .................................................................................Section 140

oo) Concrete Street Paving ............................................................................Section 141

pp) Asphalt Street Resurfacing & Exposed Concrete Curb & Gutter Construction ...........................................................................................Section 142

qq) Daily Clean Up Operation and Dust Control ..........................................Section 143

rr) Materials ................................................................................................Section 144

ss) Use of Water ...........................................................................................Section 145

tt) Notification of Police, Fire & School Authority .....................................Section 146

uu) Television Inspection of Sewers .............................................................Section 147

vv) Quality Assurance and Quality Control ..................................................Section 148

ww) Health & Safety Requirements ...........................................................Section 149

xx) Coordination of Specifications & Plans ..................................................Section 150

yy) Final Clean Up ........................................................................................Section 151

zz) Seeding and Sodding...............................................................................Section 152 aaa) Construction Notes..................................................................................Section 153 bbb) Sewer Taps and Drainage Structure Taps..............................................Section 154 ccc) Permanent Pavement Marking ................................................................Section 155 ddd) Liquidated Damages ...............................................................................Section 156 eee) Schedule of Bid Items - Measurements & Payment - Sewers ................Section 157 fff) Schedule of Bid Items - Measurements & Payment - Conc./Asph. ........Section 158 ggg) Schedule of Bid Items - Measurements & Payment – Special Work. ....Section 159 hhh) Waste, Clean Up & Restoration ..............................................................Section 160

iii) Operation and Maintenance Manuals ......................................................Section 161 jjj) Detail Soil Boring Locations, Map & Log .............................................Section 162 kkk) Dewatering Pump Station System Operation Description .....................Section 163 lll) Notice of Award ...................................................................................Section 164 mmm) Notice to Proceed .................................................................................Section 165

10. General Conditions .......................................................................................Section 200

11. Materials .......................................................................................................Section 300

12. Tests ..............................................................................................................Section 400

13. General Construction ....................................................................................Section 500

14. Sewer Construction .......................................................................................Section 600

15. Concrete Street & Alley Paving ....................................................................Section 700

16. Water Main & Appurtenances ......................................................................Section 800

17. Asphaltic Concrete Pavement .......................................................................Section 900

18. Sidewalk Construction ................................................................................Section 1000

19. Contract, Lien & Performance Bonds

20. Index

CITY OF DEARBORN

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR

COLSON PALMER 12FT STORM LINE REHABILITATION PROJECT

JULY 17, 2026

HYDRAULIC / CIVIL /

MECHANICAL

GEOTECHNICAL

ELECTRICAL /

INSTRUMENTATION &

CONTROLS

Andrew Wood Mark Stapleton Rajaram Vijayendran

STRUCTURAL

Juan Snead

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

All bids shall be properly sealed and shall be on the forms provided.

Bids shall be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier's Check or Bid Bond (COMPANY

CHECK OR MONEY ORDER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE) in an amount of not less than 2% of the bid price as security for acceptance of the job. In case the successful bidder fails to enter into the contract and furnish satisfactory bonds within the time specified, said security will be forfeited to the City as liquidated damages for delay caused the City.

Each bidder shall sign the bid giving his name, address and status, that is, whether an individual, partnership or corporation. The bidder shall familiarize himself with the plans and specifications and make his personal examination of the site and facilities available and with the conditions to be encountered. Each bidder must submit their bid electronically through the BidNet website.

Bids are solicited only from those who will start work promptly after the award is made.

The contract is to be computed on the basis of the unit prices and/or lump sum prices submitted in the bid. All prices shall be given in words and figures and in case of discrepancy the amount stated in words shall govern.

No unsolicited alternates will be considered in awarding the contract and the inclusion by the bidder of such alternates will be considered informal and the bid may be rejected.

The City reserves the right to accept any bid or to reject any or all bids; also to waive formal defects in bids should it deem it for the best interests of the City to do so.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish two bonds each on the forms provided as follows:

A Performance Bond shall be bound unto the City of Dearborn in an amount not less than 100% of the contract price in favor of the City of Dearborn conditioned upon the faithful performance of the contract and completion on or before the date specified.

A Labor and Material Bond shall be bound unto the people of the City of Dearborn in an amount of not less than 100% of the contract price for the protection of sub-contractors, material suppliers and labor.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Further Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond must be provided by a Surety that is included in the State of Michigan Authorized Surety Company Listing.

The successful bidder will also be required to furnish insurance as specified.

The successful bidder will be required to bear all expense of material tests required by the specifications.

Bids submitted by Contractors who have been disbarred by any federal agency will be rejected.

The bid deposit of all except the two (2) lowest bidders will be returned within 72 hours after opening of bids. The bid deposit of the second low bidder will be returned within 48 hours after the Dearborn City Council has awarded a contract. The bid deposit of the successful bidder will be returned within 48 hours after same has executed the contract.

Only those items listed in the Invitation to Bid are pay items and any other work called for either by plans or specifications is classed as incidental and the cost shall be included in other prices.

No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of 60 days thereof.

Bidders will note the enclosed form of "AFFIDAVIT OF NONCOLLUSION BY CONTRACTOR" which must be executed by each bidder in submitting a bid.

The schedule of bid items under which the work is to be done is given with as much accuracy as is practicable beforehand. Quantities must be regarded as approximate only and are given as a guide to the bidder and for comparison of bids. The City reserves the right to increase and/or decrease these quantities and the Contractor shall be paid for only as much as he is required by the City to do at the unit price stated in the Bid.

AFFIDAVIT OF NONCOLLUSION BY CONTRACTOR

STATE OF ________________________)

COUNTY OF ______________________)

___________________________________________, being first duly sworn and deposed and says that he is _________________________________of ___________________________________

Title Name of Company who submits herewith to the City of Dearborn a bid, That all statements of fact in such bid are true;

That such bid was not made in the interest of or on the behalf of any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization or corporation;

That such bid is genuine and not collusive or sham;

That such bidder has not, directly or indirectly by agreement, communication or conference with anyone attempted to induce action prejudicial to the interest of the City of Dearborn, or of any other bidder or anyone else interested in the proposed contract; and further

That prior to the public opening and reading of bids, said bidder:

a. Did not directly or indirectly, induce or solicit anyone else to submit a false or sham bid;

b. Did not, directly or indirectly, collude, conspire, connive or agree with anyone else that said bidder or anyone else would submit a false or sham bid, or that anyone should refrain from bidding or withdraw his bid;

c. Did not, in any manner, directly or indirectly seek by agreement, communication or conference with anyone to raise or fix the bid price of said bidder or of anyone else, or to raise or fix any overhead profit or cost element of his bid price, or that of anyone else;

d. Did not, directly or indirectly, submit his bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulge information or data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof, or to any individual or group of individuals, except to any person or persons who have a partnership or other financial interest with said bidder in his business.

Subscribed and sworn to before me this __________________________________

_____ day of _________________, 20___ by __________________________________

Notary Public (Title)

Rev. 6/11

SCHEDULE OF BID ITEMS

FOR

Colson Palmer 12FT Storm Line Rehabilitation Project

JOB NO. 2025-019

The undersigned, having familiarized ______________ with the local conditions affecting the cost of the work and with the contract documents including Invitation to Bid, Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions, Special Conditions, Schedule of Bid Items, Contract, Bonds, Areas of Work and Specifications, hereby agree to perform everything required to be performed, and to provide and furnish all labor, materials, necessary tools, equipment and all utility and transportation services necessary to perform and complete in a workmanlike manner all of the work required for the Colson Palmer 12FT Storm Line Rehabilitation Project, Job #: 2025-019 with related items, according to the plans and specifications, therefore, at the unit prices submitted on the attached Schedule of Bid Items Sheets.

*** PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY IN INK ***

In submitting this Bid, the Bidder represents that the Bidder has examined copies of all of these Contract Documents and the Bidder understands and accepts these Contract Documents as sufficient for the Purpose, including any and all Addenda, officially issued, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged:

ADDENDA DATE OF RECEIPT SIGNATURE

BIDDER NAME(BIDDER TO PROVIDE COMPANY NAME)

BID AMOUNT

DOLLAR CENT DOLLAR CENT

1 T1 DEBRIS REMOVAL 2190 CY

2 T2 CLOSED CIRCUIT VIDEO INSPECTION OF EXISTING SEWER, 144"

DIA. 9150 LF

3 T3

TO ALLOW EQUIPMENT ACCESS, SAW CUT PAVEMENT AREA (2' X

2'), REMOVE FRAME AND ACCESS COVER OF THE EXISTING

MANHOLE, AND REPAIR CONCRETE PAVEMENT, IF NEEDED

7 EA

4 T4

PROVIDE AND INSTALL APPROXIMATELY 16' X 15' CONCRETE

DEWATERING PUMP STATION STRUCTURE INCLUDING

EXCAVATION, FOUNDATION, CONCRETE FILL, REINFORCEMENT,

TERS, ACCESS HATCHES, LADDERS, AND APPURTENANCES.

1 LS

5 T5 PROVIDE AND INSTALL SUBMERSIBLE PUMP AND ACCESSORIES 2 EA

6 T6 PROVIDE AND INSTALL 14" DIA DUCKBILL CHECK VALVE 2 EA

7 T7 PROVIDE AND INSTALL LEVEL INDICATING DEVICE 1 EA

8 T8 PROVIDE AND INSTALL PROXIMITY SWITCH 2 EA

9 T9 PROVIDE AND INSTALL 14" DISCHARGE PIPING AND

APPURTENANCES 91 LF

10 T10 OUTFALL ISOLATION AND DEWATERING 1 LS

11 T11 SITE ELECTRCAL 1 LS

12 T12 PROVIDE DTE POWER TO SITE 1 LS 50,000$ -$ One Hundred Thousand Dollars 50,000$

13 T13

PLC PROGRAMMING AND SCREEN DEVELOPMENT TO INTEGRATE

NEW PUMPS INTO THE CITY'S SCADA SYSTEM, AND PROVIDE,

PROGRAM, AND CALIBRATE LEVEL INDICATING DEVICES.

1 LS 16,222$ -$ Sixteen Thousand Two Hundred and Twenty- Two Dollars 16,222$

14 T14 PROVIDE WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE MATERIAL AND

INTEGRATION 1 LS 25,000$ -$ Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars 25,000$

15 T15 ALLOWANCE FOR GAS MAIN RELOCATION 1 LS 75,000$ -$ Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars 75,000$ -

16 T16 CITY OF DEARBORN WATER MAIN RELOCATION, AS NEEDED 1 LS 50,000$ -$ Fifty Thousand Dollars 50,000$

17 T17

REMOVAL OF EXISTING BACKWATER GATE, HINGES, AND FRAME

AS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR INSTALLTAION OF NEW

BACKWATER GATE ASSEMBLY

4 EA

18 T18 REMOVAL OF EXISTING STOP LOG AND BACKWATER GATE

ACCESS HATCHES 8 EA

19 T19 PROVIDE AND INSTALL 7'-0" X 9'-0" BACKWATER GATE ASSEMBLY 4 EA

20 T20 PROVIDE AND INSTALL 3'-2" X 8'-0" REMOVABLE FRP GRATING 2 EA

21 T21 PROVIDE AND INSTALL 3'-2" X 9'-2" REMOVABLE FRP GRATING 4 EA

ITEM

NO

SCHEDULE OF BID ITEMS

UNIT PRICE WRITTEN

UNIT PRICE IN FIGURESITEM

CODE

NO BID ITEM DESCRIPTION

APPROX.

QUANTITY UNIT

JOB NO. 2025-019

UPDATED 06/23/2026 - ADDENDUM NO. 1 Page 1 of 2

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BIDDER NAME(BIDDER TO PROVIDE COMPANY NAME)

BID AMOUNT

DOLLAR CENT DOLLAR CENT

ITEM

NO

SCHEDULE OF BID ITEMS

UNIT PRICE WRITTEN

UNIT PRICE IN FIGURESITEM

CODE

NO BID ITEM DESCRIPTION

APPROX.

QUANTITY UNIT

JOB NO. 2025-019

22 T22 PROVIDE AND INSTALL 3'-2" X 10'-0" REMOVABLE FRP GRATING 2 EA

23 T23 PROVIDE AND INSTALL 3'-6" X 5'-6" ACCESS HATCH 2 EA

24 T24 ALLOWANCE FOR UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS 1 LS 1,000,000$ -$ One Million Dollars 1,000,000$ -

25 T25 SITE RESTORATION 1 LS

26 T26 ALLOWANCE FOR MISCELLANEOUS SITE WORK 1 LS 500,000$ -$ Five Hundred Thousand Dollars 500,000$ -

27 T27 TRAFFIC CONTROL 1 LS

28 T28 MOBILIZATION OF CREWS AND SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT 1 LS

TOTAL BID PRICE

UPDATED 06/23/2026 - ADDENDUM NO. 1 Page 2 of 2

Accompanying Sheet

Colson Palmer 12FT Storm Line Rehabilitation Project

JOB NO. 2025-019

Accompanying Sheet-Liquidated Damages - 2% - On or Before Rev. 2/21

Accompanying this bid is a Certified Check, Cashier's Check or Bid Bond in (COMPANY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE) the amount of 2% of the total bid payable to the City of Dearborn, Michigan, which it is agreed, will be forfeited to said City of Dearborn, if the undersigned fails to enter into a contract in conformity with the form of contract incorporated herein and furnish bonds as specified.

In submitting this bid it is understood that the right is reserved by the City of Dearborn, Michigan, to reject any or all bids. It is agreed that this bid may not be withdrawn for sixty (60) days from the opening thereof.

hereby declare that will execute a formal contract with the City of Dearborn, Michigan according to the forms attached hereto, and will furnish the required bonds within ten (10) days after a formal contract is tendered to for signature, will begin construction ten (10) days following the issuance of the Notice to Proceed by the Engineer.

The undersigned agrees that if the bid made herein is accepted, he will satisfactorily perform and complete all of the work and meet all of the requirements and obligations imposed upon him by the contract, including the plans, specifications and general conditions, by December 31, 2027.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, as specified in the Special Conditions, shall apply to above mentioned dates of December 31, 2027.

Bidder will identify business entity as individual, or if doing business under assumed name, indicate assumed name, partnership (naming partners), corporation, (foreign or domestic) and indicate official capacity of person executing Bid.

Accompanying Sheet

Colson Palmer 12FT Storm Line Rehabilitation Project

JOB NO. 2025-019

Accompanying Sheet-Liquidated Damages - 2% - On or Before Rev. 2/21

The bid shall be legally signed and the complete address of the Bidder given thereon, including zip code.

DATE FIRM NAME

ADDRESS

If corporation, partnership or assumed name

PHONE

CELL

Signature of person executing bid and official capacity

EMAIL

FAX

Names of principal officers and designate official capacity of each

If partnership or assumed name, indicate names of owners

Job No. 2025-019

100. SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

100.1 Definitions

100.11 The term “City” or “Party of the First Part” where used in these plans and specifications shall mean the City of Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan, or its agent.

100.12 The term “Engineer” where used shall mean the City Engineer, or his authorized representative.

100.13 The term “Contractor” where used shall mean the Party of the Second Part entering into the contract with the City of Dearborn or its agents.

100.14 The “Invitation to Bid” includes all the documents listed in the Contents Page of the Invitation to Bid.

100.15 The term “A.S.T.M.” shall mean the American Society for Testing Materials.

100.16 The term “D.W.S.D.” shall mean City of Detroit Water & Sewerage

Department and the term G.L.W.A. shall mean Great Lakes Water Authority.

100.17 The term “W.C.D.P.S.” shall mean Wayne County Department of Public

Services.

100.18 The term “A.W.W.A.” shall mean American Water Works Association.

100.19 The term “A.A.S.H.T.O.” shall mean American Association of State Highway

& Transportation Officials.

100.20 The term “M.D.O.T.” shall mean Michigan Department of Transportation.

100.21 The term “EGLE” shall mean Michigan Department of Enviroment, Great

Lakes and Energy

100.22 The term “Bidder” shall mean party submitting this sealed Bid for the project.

100.23 The term “Bid” shall mean Bidder’s written offer to perform work at quoted price for the duration of contract with an acknowledgement that no partial payment to be made for the storage of material nor no additional payment to be made for an increase in materials and labor costs.

100.2 GENERAL:

The Contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, labor and supervision, and shall provide all other means that may be necessary to complete all the work in conformity in all respects to the requirements as set forth in the contract documents. All materials used for the project shall be new, manufactured by authorized companies meeting the requirements and applicable ASTM and AWWA standards.

The Contractor shall make its own arrangement for the staging area for the storage of materials.

The Contractor shall not stockpile, store and/or place excavated materials on public streets or public properties. Prior authorization from private property owners is required and approval shall be submitted to the Engineer prior to using private properties within the City of Dearborn.

Backfill material to be used for the project shall be collected and transported from a state or county approved pit only. Contractor shall not use excavated materials for backfill even if the excavated material meets backfilling specifications.

All the waste materials and removed materials shall be hauled away from the project site and disposed of.

Payment will be made based on the certified as-built quantities as listed in the “Schedule of Bid Items.” No partial advance payment will be made for purchasing and storing materials in advance nor will additional payment be made for the storage of materials.

The Contractor is responsible for coordination and communication with GLWA for access to the Hubbell-Southfield facility. Contact with be established during the kick-off meeting.

101. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

This project consists of the installation of one (1) dewatering pump station, the removal and replacement of four (4) backwater flap gates, and the cleaning of 9,163-feet of sewer in the Colson Palmer 12FT Storm Line.

101.1 The cleaning of the Colson Palmer 12FT Storm Line consists of the following major items with their approximate quantities:

2,189 CY Debris Removal 9,150 LF Closed Circuit Video Inspection of Existing Sewer, 144” Dia.

7 EA Removal of Frame and Cover of Ex. Manhole for Access as Needed 1 LS Outfall Isolation and Dewatering 1 LS Traffic Control 1 LS Unforeseen Conditions, Allowance

101.2 The installation of the dewatering pump station near the Colson Palmer 12FT Storm Line backwater gate structure consists of the following major items with their approximate quantities:

1 EA New Concrete Dewatering Pump Station Structure 2 EA 3’-6” x 5’-6” Access Hatch 1 EA New Display and Control Cabinet 2 EA Submersible Pumps 83 LF 14” Discharge Piping and Appurtenances

2 EA 14” Diameter Duckbill Check Valve 1 EA Level Indicating Device 2 EA Proximity Switch 1 EA Electrical and I&C Connections 1 LS Site Restoration 1 LS Site Electrical 1 LS DTE Power to Site 1 LS PLC Programming and Screen Development 1 LS Wireless Infrastructure Material and Integration 1 LS Gas Main Relocation, Allowance 1 LS City of Dearborn Water Main Relocation, As Needed

101.3 The removal and replacement of the four backwater flap gates at the Colson Palmer 12FT Storm Line backwater gate structure consists of the following major items with their approximate quantities:

4 EA Removal of Existing Backwater Gate, Hinges, and Frame 8 EA Removal of Existing Stop Log and Backwater Gate Hatches 4 EA 7’-0” x 9’-0” Backwater Gate Assembly 2 EA 3’-2” x 8’-0” Removable FRP Grating 4 EA 3’-2” x 9’-2” Removable FRP Grating 2 EA 3’-2” x 10’-0” Removable FRP Grating

101.4 The work shall consist of excavation, disposal, grading, compacted backfill, trench bracing, concrete paving, reinforcing steel, miscellaneous iron, cold milling of asphalt surface, asphalt resurfacing, removal and/or replacement of bituminous & concrete pavement, sidewalks, sidewalk ramps, curbs, aprons, conduit, under drains, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water main construction, testing and disinfection of water main, television inspection of sewers, installation of drainage structures, gate valve structures, restoration as shown in the plans and specified herein, and all necessary traffic control devices to maintain pedestrian and vehicular traffic as required and as directed by the Engineer. All items of work or material not included in the bid shall be considered as incidental work and should be reflected in said bid prices. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, tools, labor, supervision, materials and appurtenances and provide all other items that may be necessary to all the work as shown in the plans and specified herein.

101.5 The unit price or lump sum price as stated in schedule of bid items shall include payment in full for furnishing all material, labor, equipment and supervision required to perform the work specified herein and shown on the plans including for trenches excavation, trenches backfilling, disposal of excavated materials, compaction, dewatering, bypass pumping of sewage, restoration unless included separately in “schedule of bid items”, repairs of sprinkler system, temporary bracing, shoring, sheeting, daily cleanup operation, dust control by approved water spray, final cleanup, cutting and plugging the existing water main, concrete thrust blocks, blow joints, abandonment and removal of existing water main, all testing’s, chlorinating and flushing the water main, furnishing and installing all fittings, gaskets, bracing or sheeting and all other miscellaneous items necessary.

101.6 The contactor will be responsible for removal and replacement of all undermined curb and gutter damaged during the construction operation. Therefore, the contractor shall stay at least twelve inches (12”) away from the existing concrete gutter pan.

101.7 The Contractor shall notify the Engineer at least five (5) days in advance if the access to individual garages/driveways is blocked during the construction process.

102. WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work to be constructed lies within and/or adjacent to the rights of way of Colson Avenue, Palmer Avenue, Executive Plaza Drive, and Mercury Drive south of Hubbard Drive under the jurisdiction of the City of Dearborn; Mercury Drive north of Hubbard Drive and Hubbard Drive west of Mercury Drive under the jurisdiction of Wayne County; and Michigan Avenue under the jurisdiction of the MDOT.

Work limits, permanent easements, and temporary easements have been indicated on the site plans. Contractor to assess the need to work outside of the limits indicated. If extension of the work limits is requested by the contractor, it is the contractor’s responsibility to obtain permission from the landowner.

103. CITY OF DEARBORN, MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL

GREAT LAKES AND ENERGY (EGLE) PERMITS AND INSPECTION FEES:

103.1 A Soil Erosion Permit is not required for this project.

103.2 The City will obtain “part 41 sanitary sewer construction”, “water supply systems” and notice of coverage “NOC” permits from EGLE as needed. The contractor shall abide by all permit requirements.

104. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION PERMIT FEES AND INSPECTION CHARGES.

104.1 There is no work planned in the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) rights of way under this project. If the Contractor proposes to complete work within the MDOT rights of way, all work shall be in accordance with the current standards and general specifications of MDOT which shall become part of the City of Dearborn specifications.

104.2 The terms of each permit from MDOT shall become a part of this specification.

There are no permit fees and inspection charges billed by MDOT staff.

104.3 There is work planned in Wayne County rights of way under this project. Before the Contractor completes work within the Wayne County rights of way, all work shall be in accordance with the current standards and general specifications of the Wayne County Department of Public Services, which shall become part of the City of Dearborn specifications. The Contractor shall obtain construction permits from this agency for all work within these Rights of Way.

104.4 The terms of each permit from Wayne County shall become a part of this specification. Permit fees and inspection charges associated with Wayne County staff are to be initially paid for by the Contractor which will be reimbursed by the City as part of the final estimate at project close out.

104.5 The following street(s) within or near the project area are within Wayne County

Department of Public Services Rights of Way:

a) Mercury Drive

b) Hubbard Drive

104.6 The following street(s) within or near the project area are within Michigan

Department of Transportation (MDOT) Rights of Way:

a) Michigan Avenue

105. SCHEDULE & SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS:

105.1 Final completion of all work at the dewatering pump station and cleaning of the

12FT Storm Line to be completed by December 31, 2027. This includes procurement, installation, testing and start-up, and restoration. Each site shall be in working order and under control of the City of Dearborn for functional use in order for substantial completion to be declared.

The construction of this project consists of two distinct phases. The two project phases are not dependent and may be completed concurrently. Phase 1 construction includes:

a) Installation of temporary dewatering pump system

b) Debris cleaning of the Colson / Palmer Storm Tunnel

c) Excavation of work areas for the Dewatering Pump Station

d) Construction of exterior walls for the Dewatering Pump Station

Phase 2 construction includes:

a) Installation of pumps, piping, and appurtenances at the Dewatering Pump Station

b) Installation of roof slab and completion of the Dewatering Pump Station

Construction traffic will be allowed on the following streets: Colson Avenue, Palmer Avenue, Hubbard Drive, Executive Plaza Drive, Mercury Drive, and Michigan Avenue. Contractor shall not use any other City street or section of streets for their operation or for their construction equipment and trucking.

105.2 Project Schedule: The Contractor, upon review of the project scope and specified total project completion duration, shall provide a detailed project schedule giving duration(s) for each activity showing completion within the time frame as specified.

The contractor shall confirm the time and delivery dates for the pumps as part of the schedule submitted prior to the preconstruction meeting.

The City reserves the right to have outstanding work performed by another agency at the Contractor’s expense. The cost of such work will be deducted from the Contractor’s retainage.

Any other alternation to this sequence of construction shall meet the approval of the Engineer. The Engineer reserves the right to alter the sequence of construction during or before construction. No additional payment will be made because of alteration in the Sequence of Operations directed by the Engineer.

105.3 A. Subgrade underdrain installation must be completed prior to roadway excavation.

B. Roadway excavation must not start before mid-March or until frost laws are no longer in affect, whichever occurs first.

C. All concrete streets and alleys must be paved completely prior to October 15th.

106. HAULING ON CITY STREETS:

106.1 Colson Avenue, Palmer Avenue, Hubbard Drive, Executive Plaza Drive, Mercury Drive, and Michigan Avenue. The Contractor shall not use any other roadways as haul routes for their operations.

106.2 The hoppers of the trucks carrying loose materials such as sand, stone, cement, debris and excavated materials shall be tight, leak-proof and covered at the top to prevent any spillage during hauling operations.

106.3 Prior to leaving the project area, the load on the truck shall be trimmed, by hand if necessary, and truck sides, wheels, tires and all other projections shall be swept clean of all materials of any kind that may be shaken loose in transit.

106.4 If the Contractor fails to keep any street cleaned of debris resulting from their operations, and creates a public nuisance, they shall be notified in writing by the Engineer to clean the street and remove the nuisance. If, within 24 hours after receipt of such notice, the Contractor fails to clean the street, the Engineer shall order the street cleaned by the Department of Public Works and all cost of such cleaning shall be deducted from the Contractor's Estimate for that pay period.

106.5 The Contractor shall comply with current laws and regulations for truck loading including applicable frost laws while in effect. Contact the Weights and Measures

Division of the Police Department at (313) 943-2294 to receive information regarding allowable truck loads on City streets. Twenty-five percent (25%) reduction per axle truck loading will apply and enforced on City streets while the frost laws are in effect.

106.6 Prospective bidders are advised to contact MDOT, Wayne County and other impacted cities to verify their upcoming construction projects that may impact the trucking route, supply, and cost of materials. This will help the contractor set up their trucking and hauling routes. Regardless, no additional payment will be made due to delay, inconvenience, additional costs incurred due to road construction/road closures, traffic restrictions set up by the County, State and/or other cities within their road rights of way that may impact this project operation.

107. ROADS AND EASEMENTS:

107.1 The Contractor shall confine his activities to within the public rights of way, utility easements and construction influence area. The Contractor shall not use private properties and adjacent rights of way for contract work, unless permission has been received from the landowner.

107.2 Occupancy of existing paved streets and interference with traffic shall be held to a minimum. Work in these rights of way shall be prosecuted in a minimum of time and no excavation, materials, or equipment shall be stored in these rights of way unless expressly authorized by the agency having jurisdiction there over.

107.3 The Contractor may restrict traffic where required for construction, subject to the approval and imposed conditions of the Owner.

107.4 Near the end of construction, the Contractor shall obliterate temporarily constructed roads, sidewalks, driveways, spoils, waste, traffic control measures, barrels, barricades, and other temporary items used during construction. Also, return the surface to its original condition, replacing topsoil, grass, and shrubs as directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall also repair whatever damage he has done to existing roads, aprons, curbs, driveways, lawns, and landscaping that are not a part of the contract work, at no cost to the City. Sprinkler systems disturbed during construction shall be repaired at no cost to the City.

108. COOPERATION BY CONTRACTOR:

108.1 The Contractor shall conduct his operations so as not to interfere with those of other contractors, utilities, or any public authority on or near the work. The City reserves the right to perform other work by contract or otherwise, and to permit public utility companies and others to do work on or near the project during progress of the work.

The Contractor shall conduct the work and shall cooperate with such other parties so as to cause minimum interference with their operations and as the Engineer may direct. No additional compensation will be paid to the Contractor for any delay or inconvenience due to material shortages or delays due to the operations of such other parties doing the work or for any delays on construction due to the encountering of existing unmarked/mismarked utilities.

108.2 The Contractor shall have available, at all times, a competent superintendent or foreman authorized to act for the Contractor as agent on the work, who thoroughly understands the plans and specifications and who shall receive instructions from the Engineer.

108.3 The City of Dearborn has executed an agreement with DTE Energy to provide power at the dewatering pump station site as indicated on drawings E-3 and E-4.

109. STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS:

109.1 The Contractor shall arrange for his own yard for the storage of equipment and materials. Storage of equipment and materials will be permitted on a limited basis to carry out the daily construction activities only within the rights of way listed in Section 102 of the Special Conditions. The locations of the staging area must be approved by the Engineer and permit must be obtained from City of Dearborn “Property Maintenance & Development Services Department”.

110. TREE, POLE, AND STREET SIGN PROTECTION:

110.1 All trees, poles, and street signs, large and small, that lie within and adjacent to the construction area shall be protected unless trees are unhealthy and marked for removal. Refer to detail shown on Concrete Paving Standard.

110.2 All trees to be removed for construction shall be tagged by the contractor and approved by the engineer before removal.

110.3 Prior to removal of curb in front of trees the contractor shall saw cut the roots behind the curb line with clean vertical saw cut. Backfill the excavation with sand compacted in place. Roots must be carefully exposed and vertically saw cut manually and not chopped or removed by the excavating equipment.

110.4 It is the contractor responsibility to coordinate the holding of existing poles with

DTE Energy Company by notifying in advance.

111. UTILITIES:

111.1 When the Contractor is awarded the contract for the work he shall notify Miss Dig

System (1-800-482-7171) three (3) working days in advance of any excavation.

111.2 Utilities shown on the plans were drawn from available records, but the City does not guarantee that all utilities are shown or that those shown are in the proper location. Utilities which must be moved should be moved well in advance of the need. In the case where there is conflict between existing utilities and proposed water mains, sewers and/or utilities the Contractor shall maintain a minimum clearance between existing utilities and the proposed water mains, sewers and/or utilities as directed by the utility companies and/or by the City at no additional cost to the City. All items of work associated with any utility and/or conflicts including hand excavation shall be performed by the Contractor at no additional cost to the City. No additional payment will be made because of work required due to unmarked/mismarked utilities and/or because of work required due to the presence of utilities that are not shown on the contract drawings. Gas and other utility services for individual properties are not shown on plans.

111.3 Contractor may be directed by the utility inspector and/or Engineer to use tight sheeting and shoring and special safety measures when trenching alongside or underneath existing utilities, at no extra cost to the City.

111.4 The Contractor shall be liable for all damages to utilities and structures caused by his operations. When it is evident that some movement or damage is about to occur, or has occurred, the Contractor may take immediate measures to forestall damage or make temporary repairs. However, permanent repairs shall be made as directed by the utility owner whether done by the Contractor or by others. In any event, the entire cost of such repairs shall be paid for by the Contractor.

112. SOIL CONDITIONS:

112.1 The test borings report, location and log of soil borings, are attached herein for the contractors use.

112.2 Each bidder shall make their own investigation of the soil, groundwater and other conditions to be encountered, before submitting their bid, and shall assume full liability therefore. The Contractor shall complete the work in whatever conditions they may encounter or create.

112.3 The use of adequately designed trenches and lateral trench bracing should be thoroughly investigated prior to construction. The construction excavations should not be left open any longer than necessary.

112.4 Pavement core thicknesses provided only for the specified locations and the

Contractor shall not assume that the specified thicknesses represent the entire roadway length and width. The Contractor shall make their own investigation. Refer to Schedule of Item Section 155 that specify how “Removing Pavement” be paid.

113. PROPERTY AND SURVEY MONUMENTS:

113.1 Before any monuments, irons or stakes marking the boundaries of property along or near the work are removed or disturbed, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer in sufficient time in order that survey points can be properly located and/or may be established outside of the contract work for horizontal and vertical controls.

113.2 All precautions shall be taken by the Contractor to protect and avoid disturbance of permanent survey monuments of the city, county or state authority, outside of or adjacent to the grading area.

113.3 Monument and property irons that are disturbed outside the grading area shall be replaced at the Contractor's expense.

114. FLOW CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT:

114.1 Work for this project is to take place along a stormwater outfall. All work is to be completed during dry weather. The Contractor is responsible for cleaning the work site and vacating the work area prior to wet weather. The Contractor is responsible for dewatering the outfall prior to the start of construction activities and following storm events. The work necessary to complete outfall dewatering is covered under the bid item “Outfall Isolation and Dewatering”. This item is to be bid as a lump sum.

Following the initial dewatering of the outfall, any additional dewatering of the outfall required to complete the work due to wet weather, groundwater infiltration, backwater gate leakage, surface water inflow, etc. is to be considered incidental to the work.

115. SEWER CLEANING:

115.1 SCOPE

115.1.1 The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals specified and required to clean sewers by removing debris of any kind from the sewer and related structures. “Debris” includes all material removed from the sewer, including sludge, sand, construction materials, and other materials. Debris and material may be loose or may be cemented, and shall be removed regardless of its hardness, consistency, or degree of cementedness. The Contractor shall clean, transport, and dispose of material at a Dearborn-approved disposal facility.

115.1.2 Sediment depths and volumes shown on the construction plans are based on a combination of inspections and a sonar condition assessment and as such are considered approximate. Actual volumes may vary and should be verified as necessary prior to construction.

115.2 EXECUTION

115.2.1 Sewer Cleaning: Cleaning of the sewer shall include the removal of debris material of any kind from the sewer and related structures

115.2.1.1 Cleaning of the sewer shall be conducted by work personnel experienced in such work and all necessary equipment shall be provided. Cleaning methods shall be approved by the Engineer. The Contractor should anticipate the sewer to contain a variety of debris, including sludge, sand, construction materials, and other materials.

115.2.1.2 The Contractor shall furnish and install all temporary pumps, fittings, and hosing necessary to supply adequate water pressure to completely clean all internal surfaces of the sewer. All necessary electrical connections and wiring to bring power to any cleaning equipment shall be provided by the Contractor.

115.2.1.3 The Contractor shall not discharge any wash water that contains debris and sludge back into the sewer. The Contractor may be permitted to discharge wash water back into the sewer if they can prove to the satisfaction of the Engineer that such discharge is relatively debris and sludge free. The Contractor shall furnish all necessary debris and sludge removal facilities to accomplish such debris and sludge free discharge, as required.

115.2.1.4 The Contractor shall provide adequate lighting, ventilation, and safety equipment as required and shall comply with all applicable confined space entry regulations whenever work personnel are to enter the sewer in connection with this work.

115.2.2 Removal of Sewer Contents: The Contractor shall furnish all necessary equipment, pumps, piping, hosing, and any additional items required to completely remove all debris, sludge, and other material form the sewer. All debris removal operations shall be conducted with strict observance of governing regulations, and with approval of the Engineer. No debris of any kind that is covered under this specification may be washed downstream during any part of the work or the cleaning operations. Upon completion of the work, the Engineer will conduct suitable tests to determine whether the work has been performed properly and that all contents have been removed from the sewer.

115.2.3 Debris Transportation: The Contractor shall furnish suitable means for the transportation of debris to a Dearborn-approved location for disposal. Debris transportation shall be undertaken by the Contractor in strict accordance with all the local ordinances and state and federal regulations and guidelines, in an environmentally safe, nuisance free manner. The Contractor shall haul debris in approved trucks registered for waste hauling. For the protection of the Owner, copies of such licenses and registration numbers shall be furnished to the Engineer prior to the undertaking of any work at the site.

115.2.4 Debris Disposal: The Contractor’s method of disposal shall fully comply with all local ordinances, state and federal regulations, and shall meet Engineer approval before execution by the Contractor. Before commencing any work, the Contractor shall inform the Engineer in writing as to the method of debris disposal and shall provide written documentation the the Engineer that the Contractor has secured access to a specific legal disposal site…