23 Mile Road Water Main Valve Installation Project

Charter Township of Chesterfield, Michigan is requesting sealed bids for replacement of intermittent valves along approximately 4 miles of existing 20-inch and 24-inch ductile iron water main on 23 Mile Road and Chesterfield Road, with bids due July 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time at the Township Clerk's office, 47275 Sugarbush Road, Chesterfield, MI 48047.

The scope includes removal and replacement of pavement, curb, and gutter in project areas. Bidders must conduct a thorough site visit and examination of existing conditions prior to submitting bids. No pre-bid conference will be held. Work is compensated on a unit price basis with estimated quantities provided for bid comparison; final payment is based on actual quantities completed. Unit price line items include mobilization, video survey, traffic control, curb and gutter removal and replacement, pavement removal and replacement at three locations, exploratory excavation, erosion control, maintenance aggregate, drainage structure adjustment, water main installation in various sizes and trench details, butterfly valves, insertion valves, and a permit allowance of $50,000.

Substantial completion is due January 29, 2027, with readiness for final payment by April 30, 2027. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,500 per day for each day of delay beyond the substantial completion or final payment date. Bid security equal to 5% of the maximum bid amount must accompany each submission in the form of a bid bond or cashier's check. The successful bidder must execute the contract, provide performance and payment bonds, and submit insurance documentation within 15 days of receiving the Notice of Award. Bidding documents are available through BidNet Direct, the OHM Advisors Online Plan Room, and QuestCDN. OHM Advisors serves as engineer and owner's representative; contact Joseph Lehman, P.E. at (248) 751-3108 or joseph.lehman@ohm-advisors.com.