Business Services Sump Pump Discharge Line Project

The Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) is seeking bids for a Business Services Sump Pump Discharge Line Project located in Flint, Michigan. The procurement involves installing a 417-foot 6-inch sump pump discharge line with 5 storm sewer cleanouts, utilizing a single unit price contract with variable quantities. Bidders must submit sealed proposals by June 12, 2018, at 2 p.m. at the GISD Davis Building, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference having been held on May 30, 2018. Required bid submissions include a bid form, 5% bid security (in the form of a certified check, bank money order, or bid bond), a notarized familial relationship disclosure statement, and Iran Economic Sanctions Act certification. Qualification requirements include compliance with Davis-Bacon Act requirements, federal equal opportunity guidelines, and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. Michigan Prevailing Wage Rates for Genesee County will apply, and the project timeline indicates work will commence no earlier than June 25, 2018, with substantial completion required by August 24, 2018.

The project is federally funded under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, which may introduce specific compliance requirements for potential bidders. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, contractors must obtain road permits from the Genesee County Road Commission and soil erosion permits from the Genesee County Drain Commissioner. Bidding documents can be purchased from ROWE Professional Services Company for $40 (prints), $30 (PDF), or $60 for both formats. Successful contractors will be required to provide performance (100%), payment (100%), and maintenance & guaranty (2-year) bonds. Liquidated damages are established at $500 per day for project delays. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, contractors should be prepared to demonstrate financial capacity and technical expertise in municipal infrastructure projects. Site visits require 24-hour advance notice to Jeff Jansen, the primary GISD contact for this procurement opportunity.