2025 Irrigation Main Replacement - Year 2

Muskegon County is seeking bids for IFB 25-2590, a 2025 Irrigation Main Replacement project representing the second year of a multi-year infrastructure improvement initiative at the Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center. The procurement involves comprehensive replacement of existing asbestos cement irrigation main piping to improve system resiliency and reliability. Specific deliverables include installing ductile iron (DI) mains ranging from 8" to 42", valve replacements, couplers, bends, reducers, and associated infrastructure components. The bid sheet details precise quantities, including 380 feet of 42" restrained DI main and 1,050 feet of 42" DI main, with line items covering general work, field operations, valve replacements, and alternate connection materials. The proposal is due on May 15, 2025, with the project focusing on clearing, brushing, tree removal, bypass operations, and comprehensive site restoration. Bidders must complete a structured cost schedule with unit costs for each line item, and the current bid value is set at $100,000 with additional allowances for mobilization and utility investigation.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The bid sheet includes a $100,000 allowance for unforeseen circumstances and caps mobilization costs at 10% of the total project value. While no incumbent vendors are directly identified, the project represents a strategic, phased infrastructure investment by Muskegon County to modernize its irrigation system. The bid allows for comprehensive pricing across multiple infrastructure components, suggesting flexibility for various qualified contractors. Potential bidders will need expertise in municipal infrastructure, specifically irrigation main replacement, pipe installation, and complex utility work. The multi-year approach indicates a potential total project value significantly higher than the current year's $100,000 allocation, with future years likely to follow a similar infrastructure replacement strategy. Contractors should be prepared to demonstrate technical capabilities in large-scale utility infrastructure replacement and have experience working with municipal water and irrigation systems.