2025 Geotechnical Investigation Services

The City of Grosse Pointe is seeking qualified geotechnical investigation service providers to conduct a comprehensive soil boring project associated with a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) sewer separation initiative. The procurement involves performing approximately 38 soil borings within existing street rights-of-way, with boring depths ranging from 5 to 30 feet below existing grade, positioned approximately every 500 feet along the proposed storm sewer route. The project will focus on separating storm sewers in the eastern 200 acres of the city, bordered by Waterloo, Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Court, and Fisher Road, and will construct a large diameter storm sewer extending approximately 6,100 feet north from Lake St. Clair. Required deliverables include comprehensive soil sampling, laboratory testing, groundwater level recording, and a detailed report with engineering analyses and design recommendations. Key proposal evaluation criteria will encompass proposers' qualifications, professional experience, and an overall point scoring system. The procurement timeline includes an advertisement date of August 25, 2025, a proposal submission deadline of September 9, 2025, an anticipated award date of September 15, 2025, and a project completion target of November 14, 2025.

The City explicitly encourages participation from small, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses, implementing inclusive procurement practices. Proposers must be qualified professionals with specific experience in HMGP-funded projects and must possess particular insurance coverages. The procurement includes federal contract clauses related to equal opportunity, environmental compliance, domestic preferences, and anti-lobbying requirements. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project is funded through a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant, suggesting potential federal funding constraints and oversight. Prospective contractors will need to demonstrate competency in geotechnical investigation services, particularly in municipal infrastructure projects involving storm sewer systems. The project's scope suggests a technical and precise requirements set that will demand high-level engineering and geological expertise from potential service providers.