2025 Drainage Improvements Project

The City of Owosso, located in Sanilac County, Michigan, is soliciting bids for the 2025 Drainage Improvements Project, a comprehensive infrastructure enhancement initiative. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) focused on storm sewer installation, ditch cleaning, and turf restoration along North Street and Coventry Court. Key project deliverables include installing 200 linear feet of 24-inch storm sewer, cleaning out approximately 11.7 station lengths of ditch, implementing erosion control measures, and establishing turf across 2,000 square yards. Sealed bids will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, with work scheduled to commence no earlier than January 6, 2025, and all project activities mandated for completion by June 28, 2025. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond of their total bid amount and comply with the project specifications outlined in the Michigan Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction (2020 Edition). The bid is considered an "All or None" contract, requiring proposers to provide pricing for the entire project, with bid documents available at no cost on the city's website and the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) platform.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but does include a local preference policy providing bid advantages to businesses. Local companies within Owosso city limits receive a 6% bid advantage (up to $2,500), while businesses in Shiawassee County receive a 3% advantage. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the project involves significant infrastructure work requiring sophisticated engineering and construction capabilities. The maximum mobilization budget is $13,900, with comprehensive traffic control requirements including temporary signage, barricades, and lane closures. Bidders will need to demonstrate expertise in municipal infrastructure projects, particularly drainage and sewer installation, with proficiency in erosion control techniques, environmental management strategies, and compliance with municipal engineering standards. The city reserves the right to accept, reject, or negotiate any proposal deemed in the best interest of the municipality, suggesting a flexible evaluation approach that prioritizes overall project quality and municipal needs.