2025 - 2026 Sewer and Water Repair Supplies Contract

The City of St. Clair Shores in Macomb County, Michigan is seeking bids for a comprehensive Sewer and Water Repair Supplies and Water Meters Contract covering the 2025-2026 period. The procurement solicits general water and sewer utility repair materials, including concrete products, water main repair pipes, parts, frames, covers, hydrants, valves, plastic pipes, flexible fittings, repair clamps, and water meters for the Department of Public Works. Bidders must provide unit pricing for each material category, with the potential for the total bid to be awarded to one or more vendors based on cumulative or individual group item pricing. The formal bid proposal requires vendors to submit detailed information, including product origin sheets and confirmation of legal eligibility to work in Michigan and the United States. Proposals are due on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 10:30 AM local time, with the city planning to award the contract on Monday, June 2, 2025, and contract pricing remaining valid through June 30, 2026.

The bid does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, but it emphasizes competitive pricing and local business capabilities. Bidders must demonstrate their operational readiness by providing information about years in business, employee details, and emergency delivery capabilities, including a commitment to 24-hour emergency service. The city reserves the right to accept, reject, or divide the bid as deemed in its best interest, suggesting flexibility in the procurement process. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the contract covering multiple utility repair materials indicates a potentially significant procurement value. Insurance requirements are part of the bid specifications, and the city seeks vendors with robust product knowledge, North American content, and the ability to supply a wide range of utility repair and water meter materials.