2025 Water Main Replacement Project - Contract 1

The City of Owosso, located in Shiawassee County, Michigan, is soliciting bids for the 2025 Water Main Replacement Project - Contract 1, a comprehensive infrastructure improvement initiative. The project involves replacing approximately 0.30 miles of water main across Olmstead Street, Harding Street, and Hanover Street, with major deliverables including 1,445 linear feet of 8-inch PVC water main installation, 17 curb boxes, 9 meter pits, fire hydrants, valves, and service line connections. Sealed bids will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, with a public bid opening to follow immediately. Bidders must submit a 5% Bid Bond and provide comprehensive unit pricing for all project elements. The project is funded through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) with Project Number 7880-01, and no work can commence before August 4, 2025, with a mandatory completion date of September 27, 2025. Contractors must adhere to federal requirements, including American Iron and Steel provisions and Davis-Bacon wage standards.

Bid documents are available at no cost on the city's website and MITN platform, with potential bidders able to arrange field inspections by calling 989-725-0551. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the project requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, workers' compensation, and automotive liability, with the City of Owosso named as an additional insured. Contractors will be subject to liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for delays beyond the specified completion date. The project necessitates strict adherence to American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards and compliance with the Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act, including the use of lead-free materials. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the project's complexity and federal funding suggest a substantial investment in municipal infrastructure. Bidders must maintain original unit prices for 90 days from the bid opening and be prepared to enter a contract within 10 consecutive calendar days of bid acceptance, providing a 100% performance surety.