Area 11B Water Main Replacement

The City of Livonia Department of Public Works is requesting electronic proposals for the Area 11B Water Main Replacement project under a firm-price contract, with proposals due November 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through the Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade Network (MITN) website and mandatory attendance at a pre-bid meeting on October 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Department of Public Works. Prime contractors must demonstrate within the last three years in Michigan a minimum of 40,000 linear feet of 8-inch water main by directional drilling, 20,000 linear feet by pre-chlorinated pipe bursting, and 40,000 linear feet by open-cut trench methods, and must provide at least three municipal references from work completed in Michigan between 2021 and 2026.

The scope comprises approximately 8,835 linear feet of 8-inch HDPE DR-11 water main via pre-chlorinated pipe bursting as the primary method, 1,500 linear feet via directional drilling, and 517 linear feet via open cut, plus 24 fire hydrant assemblies, 17 gate valve and well installations, 250 water service curb stop and box installations, and copper water service connections, with all associated restoration work. Bidders must submit unit prices for all items and furnish performance, labor and materials, and maintenance and guarantee bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract sum. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per calendar day for failure to achieve substantial completion by November 27, 2027, with no maximum cap.

Construction is scheduled to begin April 5, 2027, with substantial completion by September 30, 2027 and final completion by November 27, 2027. Contract award is anticipated January 12, 2027. Contractors must bid a minimum of 130 inspector days at $680 per day. Bids must include 5 percent bid security and remain firm for 120 calendar days following bid opening. The City reimbursed verified Wayne County permit fees; contractors pay for other permits and insurance.