Grosse Pointe Geotech RFP_hmgp Grant_Final_081925.pdf

Proposal for Geotechnical Investigation

Sewer Separation Phase 1

HMGP Grant 4607.08

City of Grosse Pointe

1.0 Public Notice-Invitation for Geotechnical Investigation Services This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by:

City of Grosse Pointe (hereinafter “City”), 17147 Maumee, Grosse Pointe, Mi. 48230.

The City of Grosse Pointe is seeking proposals from competent service providers to provide geotechnical investigation services under FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Project involves the construction of a large diameter storm sewer from Lake St. Clair approximately 6100 feet north to serve the northerly 263 acres of the city. At this point, smaller diameter sewers will be extended west, north, and east to intercept existing storm sewers that are currently draining toward the Neff Pump

Station that discharges into the Great Lakes Water Authority’s sanitary sewer system. Due to budgetary constraints, this project will only include separation of the eastern 200± acres bordered by

Waterloo to the south, Mack Avenue to the north, Grosse Pointe Court to the west, and Fisher Road to the east. The purpose of this RFP is to select and contract a geotechnical engineering firm that can provide the services requested in accordance with the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).

Proposers must be a Qualified Professional with experience in providing these services on projects funded by the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program or similar. Proposers must also possess insurance coverages acceptable to City as defined herein.

2.0 Scope of Services

Scope of Work –The service provider(s) is to provide services including but not limited to the following areas:

a) Coordinate with the City and its engineering consultant for boring locations and traffic control requirements.

b) Contact MissDig

c) Provide required traffic control in accordance with the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic

Control Devices

d) Perform approximately thirty-eight (38) soil borings within existing street rights-of-way along the proposed storm sewer alignment. Borings shall be taken approximately every 500’± along the proposed route of the sewer separation.

e) Anticipated boring depths shall extend at least 5 feet below the proposed invert elevations, estimated to range from 5 feet to 30 feet below existing grade. See chart in Section 2.1

f) Obtain and log representative soil samples at appropriate intervals, with classification in accordance with ASTM standards.

g) Perform appropriate laboratory testing on representative samples, including but not limited to:

grain size analysis, Atterberg limits, moisture content, unconfined compressive strength (if warranted), and organic content.

h) Record groundwater levels at the time of drilling, with follow-up monitoring as needed.

i) Prepare a comprehensive geotechnical report including boring logs, soil profiles, laboratory test results, groundwater data, engineering analyses, and design recommendations related to:

(1) Trench excavation and stability

(2) Soil classification and suitability for backfill and bedding

(3) Dewatering requirements and methods

(4) Pavement section recommendations for restoration

j) Necessary licensing and certification;

(1) Consultant must not be listed on the government-wide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM) https://www.sam.gov/SAM/;

(2) Consultant must have professional engineers licensed in the State of Michigan on staff

(3) Relevant experience and project understanding;

(4) Adequate staff and technical knowledge;

(5) Readiness and ability to complete assigned tasks and functions within required timeframe;

(6) Cost proposal for typical work activities according to specifications outlined above;

2.1 Preliminary Boring Locations

Boring ID Street Segment Approximate Station/Location

Anticipated Depth (ft)

Sewer Size Range (in)

Est. Invert Depth (ft)

B-01 to B-03 Cameron Place Evenly spaced 500’± apart

15-23’ 96 10-18

B-04 to B-07 Washington Evenly spaced 500’± 20 96 15’

B-08 St. Paul Mid block 20 96 15’

B-09 to B-15 Lincoln Evenly spaced 500’± 17 72 to 96 12

B-16 to B-17 Goethe Evenly spaced 500’± 11 60 6

B-18 Rivard Just north of Fox Creek 35 54 30

B-19 Rivard Btw Fox Creek and

Chalfonte

13 8

B-20 to B-22 Chalfonte Evenly spaced 500’± 13 36 to 54 8

B-23 to B-24 Washington Evenly spaced 500’± 10 15 to 21 5

B-25 to B-26 Lincoln Evenly spaced 500’± 10 15 to 21 5

B-27 to B-28 Fisher Evenly spaced 500’± 10 15 to 21 5

B-29 to B-32 Charlevoix Evenly spaced 500’± 15 48 to 60 6-10

B-33 Lakeland Just south of Fox Creek 35 24 to 27 30

B-35 to B-36 Lakeland Evenly spaced 500’± 10 24 5

B-34 Neff Just north of Fox Creek 35 21 30

B-37 University Place Btw Charlevoix and Fox

Creek

10 27 5

B-38 University Place Just south of Fox Creek 30 27 25

3.0 General Information

The City provides equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disabilities, or veteran status or any other classification protected by federal constitutional statutory law in educational programs and activities. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, educational services, financial aid, employment and retention of consultants and contractors. Accordingly, all

Proposers entering contracts with City shall, upon request, be required to show proof of such nondiscrimination.

The City encourages participation from small, minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned and labor surplus area businesses. Incorporation of these types of firms into the Proposer’s team is encouraged.

Proposer, their consultants, sub-consultants, or other parties representing the Proposer for this solicitation may not contact any member of the City of Grosse Pointe Selection Panel concerning this project from the date of advertisement until after the date of award.

The City intends to award a single contract for entire scope to the Proposer achieving the highest overall point score total, as defined in the Evaluation section herein. The City reserves the right to reject any and/or all of the proposals, award portions of the proposed work, or award portions of the proposed work to more than one Proposer.

Since federal funding is anticipated for this effort, this solicitation and any contract arising from this solicitation is subject to compliance with all applicable federal contract clauses, including but not necessarily limited to, those included in Exhibit B. And if Proposer’s total fee exceeds $100,000, The Byrd

Anti-Lobbying Certification included in Exhibit C must be executed and attached to Proposer’s

Certification Statement.

4.0 Proposal

The purpose of the Proposal is to provide members of the City of Grosse Pointe Selection Panel with specific information regarding the qualifications of the Proposer and the proposed fee to complete the required services.

The Proposer’s submittal must include the following, in the order listed, with sections divided by labeled tabs. No other information is to be included. Inclusion of extraneous materials may result in rejection of Proposal.

In order to establish a basis for cost comparison, provide a firm fixed-price cost proposal.

Cost proposals must be submitted using the table below and will be evaluated against each other, relative to the initial project cost estimates. Cost proposals should include any additional services required to implement the currently proposed project(s) described below.

The proposal must include all costs that are necessary to successfully complete these activities. The

City will consider dividing total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation by small and minority businesses, and women’s business enterprises. Contract pricing for services under this RFP will be adjusted if final project cost estimates differ from the current estimate. Please note that the lowest/best bid will not be used as the sole basis for entering into this contract.

4.1. Cover Letter (maximum 1 page): Cover letter to be submitted on official business letterhead addressing:

• The intent of the Proposer to submit a response to this RFP.

• Acknowledgment of any Addenda.

• Acknowledgment that proposal is valid for ninety (90) days from submittal due date.

• Acknowledgment that Proposer has no conflicts of interest that would affect its ability to enter into a contract if selected.

• The primary contact person.

• Affirmation that signer is authorized to submit the proposal on behalf of Proposer.

4.2. Qualifications & Experience (maximum 3 pages): Proposer, and any sub-consultants anticipated to participate, should include:

• Brief history and description of Proposer, including current corporate structure.

• A summary of Proposer’s qualifications, including ability to fulfill the specific requirements of the RFP.

• Brief resumes of personnel and sub-consultants proposed.

• Provide firm’s proof of insurance which meets Federal, State, County, and local regulations.

• Provide proof of insurance that the licensees, lessees, and vendors have an approved Certificate of

Insurance.

4.3. References (maximum 1 page): Include contact information of at least two references familiar with geotechnical investigation services performed by Proposer.

4.4. Certification Statement Include executed Attachment 01 – Certification Statement.

Attach executed Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification if proposed total fee exceeds $100,000.

4.5. Cost Proposal Include completed Attachment 02 – Cost Proposal.

A single lump-sum fee for the requested services is required on the Cost Proposal form.

No compensation other than the lump-sum fee will be available.

4.7 Deadline of Submittal

A. One (1) hardcopy original in a binder and one (1) electronic version consisting of single locked .pdf file exactly matching the hardcopy version on USB drive shall be submitted to City’s official Point of Contact not later than the date and time advertised. Proposer is solely responsible for properly labeling, mailing and/or delivering of Proposal, at Proposer’s sole cost.

Proposals may be hand-delivered if preferable.

B. The outside of the Proposal’s envelope/box (or outermost envelope/box if mailed by and delivered by United States Mail, Express Mail, Priority Mail, UPS, Federal Express, and all other similar types of carrier delivery,) must be labeled with Proposer’s Company Name and RFP

Number: The City of Grosse Pointe Proposal for Geotechnical Investigation Sewer Separation Phase 1 HMGP Grant 4607.08

C. Point of Contact for RFP

Official City of Grosse Pointe Point of Contact, for submission of Proposals and any correspondences related to this RFP:

Pete Randazzo Public Service Director City of Grosse Pointe, 17147 Maumee Grosse Pointe, MI, 48230

(313) 885-5800 prandazzo@grossepointecity.org

Any inquiries or other correspondence regarding this RFP are to be transmitted via US Mail or email to the Official Point of Contact. DO NOT CALL – the telephone number is provided for courier delivery purposes only.

4.8 Required Review and Waiver of Objections by Proposers

Proposers should carefully review this RFP and all attachments for defects, objections, or any other matter requiring clarification or correction. Questions or comments must be received by City in writing no later than six (6) business days prior to the RFP submission deadline, to allow issuance of any necessary addenda.

*Submittal of a Proposal shall constitute acceptance of the terms, conditions, criteria, requirements, and evaluation process of the RFP and resulting contract, and operates as a waiver of any objection.

4.9 Response Withdrawal

Proposers may withdraw a submitted Proposal at any time up to the deadline for submittal. To withdraw a Response, the Respondent must submit a written request, signed by the Proposer’s authorized representative, to the City’s Point of Contact before the submission deadline. After withdrawing a previously submitted Proposal, the Proposer, may submit another Proposal at any time up to the submission deadline.

4.10 Response – Amendments and Errors

Proposers are liable for any errors or omissions contained in their Proposals. No amendments, revisions, or alterations to Proposals may be made following submission.

4.11 Property of Response

Proposals submitted in response to this RFP become the property of City. Selection or rejection of a response does not affect this right. All submitted information shall be held in confidence during the evaluation process.

4.12 Insurance Requirements

Proposer is required to possess the following minimum insurance coverages:

General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate Automobile liability $1,000,000 Workers’ Comp $500,000 Umbrella Professional liability

$2,000,000 $1,000,000

4.13 Addenda

Prior to the deadline for submission of SOQ, the City reserves the right to issue addenda to this RFP.

Proposers are responsible for ensuring receipt of all addenda and incorporating any changes into their proposal. Proposers shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda by listing those received in the

SOQ. The City reserves the right to reject a SOQ for failure to acknowledge receipt of any addenda.

Addenda will be posted at https://bidnetdirect.com.

5.0 Anticipated Schedule of Events

The City anticipates the following schedule for this solicitation. The City reserves the right at its sole discretion, to adjust this schedule, as it deems necessary.

Advertisement: ............................................. Monday, August 25, 2025.

Deadline for written inquiries: ..................... Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 12:00 pm EDT.

Deadline for issuance of Addenda: .......... Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 5:00 pm EDT.

Proposal Due Date: .................................... Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 2:00 pm EDT.

Anticipated Date of Award: ...................... Monday, September 15, 2025 Work Completed by:………………………...Friday, November 14, 2025

6.0 Exhibits and Attachments

Exhibit A: Map of Proposed Soil Boring Locations

Exhibit B: List of Federal Contract Clauses.

Exhibit C: Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification form.

Attachment 01: Certification Statement form.

Attachment 02: Cost Proposal form.

Attachment 03: Sample Agreement

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Sewer Separation Phase 1 Soil Boring Location Map

CAUTION

COPYRIGHT 2025, ANDERSON

ECKSTEIN AND WESTRICK, INC.*

COPYRIGHT 2025, THE CITY OF

GROSSE POINTE, MICHIGAN *

* ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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THIS MAP IS INTENDED FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY

ANDERSON, ECKSTEIN AND WESTRICK, INC. AND THE CITY OF

GROSSE POINTE DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF THIS

INFORMATION AND DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FROM ALL CLAIMS,

SUITS, DEMANDS AND JUDGEMENTS ARISING FROM THE USE OF

THIS INFORMATION

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Legend D+U Approximate Soil Boring Locations

Fox Creek Drain Proposed Storm Sewer Parcels

August 12, 2025

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PLOT DATE:

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DRAWING DATE:

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PROJECT NO:

DRAWING FILE:

DRAWN BY: CHK'D BY:

August 12, 2025

Exhibit B

List of Federal Clauses

Owner intends to pursue reimbursement of eligible Project costs from the Federal Emergency

Management Administration (FEMA), therefore this Agreement is subject to compliance by

Contractor (Consultant) with all applicable federal contract clauses, including but not limited to, the following:

Small and Minority Businesses, Women’s Business Enterprises, and Labor Surplus Area Firms Owner encourages participation from small, minority-owned, women-owned, and labor surplus area business. Incorporation of these types of firms into the project team is encouraged.

Additionally, prime contracts are required, if subcontracts are to be let, to take the following affirmative steps 1 through 5 of this section.

(1) Placing qualified small and minority businesses and women’s business enterprises on solicitation lists;

(2) Assuring that small and minority businesses, and women’s business enterprises are solicited whenever they are potential sources;

(3) Dividing total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation by small and minority businesses, and women’s business enterprises;

(4) Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirement permits, which encourage participation by small and minority businesses, and women’s business enterprises;

(5) Using the services and assistance, as appropriate, of such organizations as the Small Business Administration and the Minority

Business Development Agency of the Department of Commerce.

Federal Water Pollution Control Act The contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders, or regulations issued pursuant to the federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.

The contractor agrees to report each violation to the City of Grosse Pointe and understands and agrees that the City of Grosse Pointe will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to the Federal Emergency

Management Agency (FEMA), and the appropriate Environmental Protection

Agency Regional Office.

The contractor agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding

$150,000 financed in whole or in part with federal assistance provided by FEMA.

Clean Air Act The contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.

The contractor agrees to report each violation to the City of Grosse Pointe and understands and agrees that the City of Grosse Pointe will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to the Federal Emergency

Management Agency (FEMA), and the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency Regional Office.

The contractor agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding

$150,000 financed in whole or in part with federal assistance provided by FEMA.

Energy Efficiency The Contractor hereby recognizes the mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency which are contained in the State energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and

Conservation Act (P.L. 94-163).

Suspension and Debarment Debarment and Suspension (Executive Orders 12549 and 12689) – A contract award (see 2 CFR 180.220) must not be made to parties listed on the government wide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3

CFR part 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR part 1989 Comp., p. 235), “Debarment and Suspension.” SAM Exclusions contains the names of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549.

This contract is a covered transaction for purposes of 2 C.F.R. pt. 180 and 2 C.F.R.

pt. 3000. As such the contractor is required to verify that none of the contractor, its principals (defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.995), or its affiliates (defined at 2 C.F.R. §

180.905) are excluded (defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.940) or disqualified (defined at 2

C.F.R. § 180.935).

Contractor must comply with 2 C.F.R. pt. 180, subpart C and 2 C.F.R. pt. 3000, subpart C and must include a requirement to comply with these regulations in any lower tier covered transaction it enters into to the extent set forth elsewhere in this contract. This certification is a material representation of fact relied upon by Owner. If it is later determined that Contractor did not comply with 2 C.F.R. pt. 180, subpart C and 2 C.F.R. pt. 3000, subpart C, in addition to remedies available to Owner, the Federal Government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to suspension and/or debarment.

Anti-Kickback Clause

The Contractor hereby agrees to adhere to the mandate dictated by the

Copeland “Anti- Kickback” Act which provides that each Contractor or subgrantee shall be prohibited from inducing, by any means, any person employed in the completion of work, to give up any part of the compensation to which he is otherwise entitled.

Record Retention, Record Ownership, & Access to Records The Contractor shall maintain all records in relation to this Agreement for a period of at least five (5) years after final payment.

All records, reports, documents, or other material related to this Agreement and/or obtained or prepared by Contractor in connection with the performance of the services contracted for herein shall become the property of the Owner and shall, upon request, be returned by Contractor to Owner, at

Contractor’s expense, at termination or expiration of this contract. Contractor agrees to allow the Owner access to Contractor’s records.

No Obligation by Federal Government The Federal Government is not a party to this contract and is not subject to any obligations or liabilities to the non-Federal entity, contractor, or any other party pertaining to any matter resulting from the contract.

Equal Employment Opportunity Contractor agrees to abide by the requirements of the following as applicable:

Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal

Opportunity Act of 1972, Federal Executive Order 11246, the Federal

Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended the Vietnam Era of 1975, and the

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Contractor agrees not to discriminate in its employment practices, and will render services under this Agreement and any contract entered into as a result of this Agreement, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, political affiliation, or disabilities. Any act of discrimination committed by Contractor, or failure to comply with these statutory obligations when applicable shall be grounds for termination of this Agreement and any contract entered into as a result of this agreement.

Pursuant to 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Appendix II, C, the contract must include all clauses from 41

C.F.R. § 60- 1.4(b). These are:

During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin. The contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the contracting officer setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.

(2) The contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

(3) The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This provision shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of such employee’s essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

(4) The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided by the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union or workers’ representative of the contractor’s commitments under section 202 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.

(5) The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of

September 24, 1965, and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the

Secretary of Labor.

(6) The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive

Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and by the rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the contracting agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders.

(7) In the event of the contractor’s noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this contract or with any of such rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be canceled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246 of September

24,1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation, or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law.

(8) The contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (8) in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to section 204 of Executive

Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as may be directed by the

Secretary of Labor as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance: Provided, however, that in the event the contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction, the contractor may request the United

States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

The applicant further agrees that it will be bound by the above equal opportunity clause with respect to its own employment practices when it participates in federally assisted construction work: Provided, that if the applicant so participating is a state or local government, the above equal opportunity clause is not applicable to any agency, instrumentality or subdivision of such government which does not participate in work on or under the contract.

The applicant agrees that it will assist and cooperate actively with the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor in obtaining the compliance of contractors and subcontractors with the equal opportunity clause and the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, that it will furnish the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor such information as they may require for the supervision of such compliance, and that it will otherwise assist the administering agency in the discharge of the agency’s primary responsibility for securing compliance.

The applicant further agrees that it will refrain from entering into any contract or contract modification subject to Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, with a contractor debarred from, or who has not demonstrated eligibility for, Government contracts and federally assisted construction contracts pursuant to the Executive Order and will carry out such sanctions and penalties for violation of the equal opportunity clause as may be imposed upon contractors and subcontractors by the administering agency or the Secretary of Labor pursuant to Part II, Subpart D of the Executive Order. In addition, the applicant agrees that if it fails or refuses to comply with these undertakings, the administering agency may take any or all of the following actions:

Cancel, terminate, or suspend in whole or in part this grant (contract, loan, insurance, guarantee); refrain from extending any further assistance to the applicant under the program with respect to which the failure or refund occurred until satisfactory assurance of future compliance has been received from such applicant; and refer the case to the Department of Justice for appropriate legal proceedings.

Prohibition on Contracting for Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause, the terms backhaul; covered foreign country; covered telecommunications equipment or services; interconnection arrangements; roaming; substantial or essential component; and telecommunications equipment or services have the meaning as defined in

FEMA Policy 405-143-1, Prohibitions on Expending FEMA Award Funds for

Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services (Interim), as used in this clause—

(b)Prohibitions.

(1) Section 889(b) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, Pub. L. No. 115-232, and 2 C.F.R. § 200.216 prohibit the head of an executive agency on or after Aug.13, 2020, from obligating or expending grant, cooperative agreement, loan, or loan guarantee funds on certain telecommunications products or from certain entities for national security reasons.

(2) Unless an exception in paragraph € of this clause applies, the contractor and its subcontractors may not use grant, cooperative agreement, loan, or loan guarantee funds from the Federal Emergency

Management Agency to:

(i) Procure or obtain any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology of any system;

(ii) Enter into, extend, or renew a contract to procure or obtain any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology of any system;

(iii) Enter into, extend, or renew contracts with entities that use covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system; or

(iv) Provide, as part of its performance of this contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

(c) Exceptions.

(1) This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing—

(i) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) By necessary implication and regulation, the prohibitions also do not apply to:

(i) Covered telecommunications equipment or services that:

• Are not used as a substantial or essential component of any system; and

• Are not used as critical technology of any system.

(ii) Other telecommunications equipment or services that are not considered covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(d) Reporting requirement.

(1) In the event the contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the recipient or subrecipient, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information.

(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of this clause:

i. Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: The contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known); supplier Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

ii. Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause: Any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph €, in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments.”

Domestic Preferences for Procurements

As appropriate, and to the extent consistent with law, the contractor should, to the greatest extent practicable, provide a preference for the purchase, acquisition, or use of goods, products, or materials produced in the United States. This includes, but is not limited to iron, aluminum, steel, cement, and other manufactured products.

For purposes of this clause:

Produced in the United States means, for iron and steel products, that all manufacturing processes, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, occurred in the United States.

Manufactured products mean items and construction materials composed in whole or in part of non-ferrous metals such as aluminum; plastics and polymer-based products such as polyvinyl chloride pipe; aggregates such as concrete;

glass, including optical fiber; and lumber.”

Procurement of Recovered Materials

In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall make maximum use of products containing recovered materials that are EPA-designated items unless the product cannot be acquired—

Competitively within a timeframe providing for compliance with the contract performance schedule;

Meeting contract performance requirements; or At a reasonable price.

Information about this requirement, along with the list of EPA-designated items, is available at EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines webpage:

https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive- procurement-guideline-cpg-program.

The Contractor also agrees to comply with all other applicable requirements of

Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act.

Byrd Anti-Lobbying Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, 31 U.S.C. § 1352 (as amended) Contractors who apply or bid for an award of $100,000 or more shall file the required certification. Each tier certifies to the tier above that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of

Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of

Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant, or any other award covered by 31

U.S.C. §1352. Each tier shall also disclose any lobbying with non-Federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any Federal award. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the recipient. Sample certification is attached on following page.

Exhibit C

BYRD ANTI-LOBBYING CERTIFICATION

Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements (To be executed with Agreement if Contract Sum exceeds $100,000)

The undersigned [Consultant] certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge, that:

1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a

Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any

Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.

2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a

Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of

Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form- LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report

Lobbying,” in accordance with its instructions.

3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31, U.S.C. § 1352 (as amended by the Lobbying

Disclosure Act of 1995). Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

The Consultant, , certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of each statement of its certification and disclosure, if any. In addition, the Proposer understands and agrees that the provisions of 31 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq., apply to this certification and disclosure, if any.

Signature of Consultant’s Authorized Representative

Name and Title of Consultant’s Authorized

Representative Date

ATTACHMENT 01

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM

The undersigned hereby acknowledges Proposer has read and understands all requirements of the above-referenced Request for Proposals (RFP), including exhibits and attachments.

OFFICIAL CONTACT: The City of Grosse Pointe requires the Proposer designate one person to conduct official communications regarding this RFP and Proposer’s proposal submitted in response to this RFP:

Company (Proposer) Name:

Official Contact Name:

Email Address:

Telephone Number:

US Mail Address:

By its submission of a Proposal and authorized signature below, Proposer certifies that the information contained in its response to this RFP is true and accurate;

Proposer complies with each of the mandatory requirements listed in the RFP and will meet or exceed the functional and technical requirements specified therein;

Proposer accepts the procedures, evaluation criteria, mandatory contract terms and conditions, and all other administrative requirements set forth in this RFP, and;

Proposer understands that if selected as the successful Proposer, Proposer will have 10 business days from the date of delivery of final contract to execute the final contract document;

Proposer acknowledges that if submitting a Proposal that includes a Cost Proposal for $100,000 or more, that a fully-executed Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification (blank form provided as Exhibit C) is attached to this

Certification Statement; and

Proposer certifies, by signing below and submitting a Proposal that includes a Cost Proposal for $25,000 or more, that their company, any subcontractors, or principals are not suspended or debarred by the General Services

Administration (GSA) in accordance with the requirements in OMB Circular A-133. (A list of parties who have been suspended or debarred can be viewed via the internet at www.epls.gov).

Proposer’s Authorized Representative:

Printed Name:

Title:

Email address:

Company (Proposer) Name:

Address:

Telephone Number:

State of Michigan Professional Engineer License Number(s):

SIGNATURE of Proposer’s Authorized Representative:

Date:

ATTACHMENT 02

COST PROPOSAL FORM

Proposer to list fee to fulfill the required services and deliverables for the project, in accordance with requirements of the above-referenced Request for Proposal (RFP).

Description Estimated Quantity

Units Bid Unit Price Bid Price

Soil Borings, Sampling and analysis (10 to 15’ depth)

19 Ea

Soil Borings, Sampling and analysis (16 to 20’ depth)

14 Ea

Soil Borings, Sampling and analysis (21 to 25’ depth)

1 Ea

Soil Borings, Sampling and analysis (26 to 30’ depth)

1 Ea

Soil Borings, Sampling and analysis (31 to 35’ depth)

3 Ea

Traffic Control 1 Lsum

Final Report 1 Lsum

Total of all Bid Prices

PROPOSER:

SIGNATURE of Proposer’s Authorized Representative and Date

ATTACHMENT 03

AGREEMENT FOR GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION SERVICES

THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, entered into this day of September, 2025 by and between the City of Grosse Pointe, a Michigan municipal corporation of 17147 Maumee, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, hereinafter referred to as the "Agency", and , hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor".

WITNESSETH THAT:

WHEREAS, the Agency proposes to construct a sewer separation project with the assistance of FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. This Project involves the construction of a large diameter storm sewer from Lake St. Clair approximately 6100 feet north to serve the northerly 263 acres of the city. At this point, smaller diameter sewers will be extended west, north, and east to intercept existing storm sewers that are currently draining toward the Neff Pump Station that discharges into the Great Lakes Water Authority’s sanitary sewer system.

Due to budgetary constraints, this project will only include separation of the eastern 200± acres of Grosse Pointe bordered by Waterloo to the south, Mack Avenue to the north, Grosse Pointe Court to the west, and Fisher Road to the east. ; and

WHEREAS, the services to be provided under this Agreement are necessary to achieve the purposes of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4607.08 City of Grosse Pointe Sewer Separation

Phase 1.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Agency and the Contractor, for the consideration and under the conditions hereinafter set forth, do agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1. Project Area. A map depicting the limits of the project and the approximate location of the soil borings is set forth in the attached Attachment A.

ARTICLE 2. Scope of Contractor's Services. The Contractor agrees to perform the following services.

(a) Coordinate with the City and its engineering consultant for boring locations and traffic control requirements.

(b) Contact Miss Dig

(c) Provide required traffic control in accordance with the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices

(d) Perform approximately thirty-eight (38) soil borings within existing street rights-of-way along the proposed storm sewer alignment. Borings shall be taken approximately every 500’± along the proposed route of the sewer separation.

(e) Anticipated boring depths shall extend at least 5 feet below the proposed invert elevations, estimated to range from 5 feet to 30 feet below existing grade.

(f) Obtain and log representative soil samples at appropriate intervals, with classification in accordance with ASTM standards.

(g) Perform appropriate laboratory testing on representative samples, including but not limited to: grain size analysis, Atterberg limits, moisture content, unconfined compressive strength (if warranted), and organic content.

(h) Record groundwater levels at the time of drilling, with follow-up monitoring as needed.

(i) Prepare a comprehensive geotechnical report including boring logs, soil profiles, laboratory test results, groundwater data, engineering analyses, and design recommendations related to:

(1) Trench excavation and stability

(2) Soil classification and suitability for backfill and bedding

(3) Dewatering requirements and methods

(4) Pavement section recommendations for restoration

ARTICLE 3. Payment. In consideration of the services provided by the Contractor under this Agreement, the Agency agrees to make payment to the Contractor upon satisfactory completion of all tasks required for each individual property, consistent with the agreed upon fee for such services as indicated in Attachment A.

ARTICLE 4. Agreements of Contractor. The Contractor agrees to the following:

(a) Qualifications. The Contractor is qualified to perform the services to be furnished under this Agreement and is permitted by law to perform such services, and all personnel engaged in the work shall be qualified and so permitted to do the work they perform. Attached as Attachment B, is a statement by the Contractor, certified by them to be true and correct, setting forth their technical qualifications, specific experience of the type involved in this Agreement, and other information pertinent to establishing their technical qualifications.

(b) Equipment, Facilities, and Personnel. The Contractor has and will continue to have proper equipment, facilities, and personnel and all necessary insurance and permits in place to perform the services and work agreed to be performed.

(c) Assignment. The Contractor's rights, obligations, and duties under this Agreement shall not be assigned in whole or in part.

(d) Subcontracting. None of the work or services covered by the Agreement shall be subcontracted without the prior written approval of the Agency.

(e) Insurance. Contractor shall, at Contractor's expense, obtain and keep in force during the performance of this Agreement, at a minimum, the following insurance coverage:

General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 per aggregate Automobile Liability $1,000,000 Workers’ Comp $500,000 Umbrella $2,000,000 Professional Liability $1,000,000

The City of Grosse Pointe shall be named as an additional insured party on the general liability and automobile liability insurance.

(f) Indemnification. Contractor shall be solely responsible for, and shall defend, indemnify, and save harmless the City of Grosse Pointe and its employees and agents from and against any and all claims, costs, damages, or expenses it or they may suffer, incur, sustain, or become liable for on account of injury to, or death of, any person or persons, or any damage to, or destruction of, any real or personal property, that may be caused by Contractor’s activities under this Agreement.

ARTICLE 5. Changes. The Agency, by written notice to the Contractor, may modify the scope of quantity of the services to be furnished under this Agreement. If such changes cause and increase or decrease in the amount of services to be provided by the Contractor or in the time required for their performance, equitable adjustment shall be made in the provisions of this Agreement for payments to the Contractor or for the time for performance of the services or for both, and this Agreement shall be modified by agreement of the parties accordingly.

ARTICLE 6. Notices. Any action by the Agency under this Agreement may be taken by Joseph Valentine, Grosse Pointe City Manager, or such other person(s) as the Agency may, by written notice to the Contractor, designate for such purpose. All notices to the Contractor shall be considered to be properly given if mailed to the address specified below, or delivered personally to the Contractor. All notices or other papers given to the Agency shall be considered to be sufficiently given if mailed, postage prepaid to Pete

Randazzo, Director of Public Services, City of Grosse Pointe, 17147 Maumee, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230, or to such other representative or address as the Agency may designate to the Contractor in writing.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Agency and the Contractor have executed this Agreement on or as of the date first above written.

Contractor Name Contractor Authorized Signature

Date

Street Address City State Zip Code

Agency Name Joseph Valentine, City Manager