2024 Martin RTB Improvements

The Martin Sanitary Diversion Drainage District is seeking bids for the 2024 Martin Retention Treatment Basin (RTB) Improvements project located in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. This comprehensive procurement involves extensive demolition and facility improvements at the Martin RTB, including removal of existing equipment, demolition of abandoned infrastructure, and installation of new mechanical and electrical systems. Specific deliverables include installing a dewatering slide gate, ventilation blower fan, fiberglass ductwork, sliding roof-style maintenance hatch, hinged access hatches, and a trolley crane hoist. The project is funded through a United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Community Grant and requires compliance with Build America, Buy America provisions mandating that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on May 6, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the project site, and sealed bids are due on May 29, 2024, at 2:00 PM local time. The contract duration is set at 365 days for substantial completion and 425 days for final completion, with bidders required to submit a comprehensive proposal covering demolition, construction, electrical work, and site restoration.

The procurement includes specific federal requirements such as Davis-Bacon wage rates and prevailing wage standards. Bidders must provide bid security of 5% of the maximum bid price, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The project includes cash allowances totaling $435,588.65 for specific equipment and services. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the project suggests a competitive bidding process open to qualified contractors capable of executing complex infrastructure improvements. The contract allows for 50 owner-initiated weekday cancellations, which may occur due to wet weather, dewatering, or facility operational needs. If these allotted days are exceeded, the contractor is entitled to a one-for-one adjustment in contract times. The project will be completed under a single lump sum contract, with the contractor responsible for maintaining facility operations throughout construction and coordinating closely with the owner to minimize disruption to existing infrastructure. The total project budget is not explicitly stated, but the comprehensive nature of the improvements and the federal grant funding suggest a significant investment in modernizing the Martin Retention Treatment Basin facility.