Clinton Township Water Valve and Testing Program

The Clinton Township Water Valve Assessment and Testing Program is a professional services procurement opportunity in Macomb County, Michigan, seeking a qualified contractor to comprehensively assess approximately 4,500 water distribution system valves. The project requires the selected vendor to perform a detailed series of tasks including locating water distribution valves, accessing valve sites, cleaning valve boxes or vaults, inspecting valve conditions, exercising valves using enhanced sounding equipment, and documenting all findings through Clinton Township's digital application software. Bid submissions are due by 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Township Clerk's office, with the entire project expected to be substantially completed by December 31, 2024. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or certified check with their proposal, and the successful contractor will be required to provide a 100% performance bond. The procurement includes comprehensive unit pricing for various valve sizes ranging from 6" to 36", covering gate and butterfly valves, with additional line items for air releases, check valves, and blow-offs.

The contract does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Contractors must meet extensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and owner's protective liability, with minimum coverage limits of $1,000,000 for many categories. The township will provide interactive water distribution system maps to the selected vendor, who must maintain high professional standards and use approved equipment throughout the project. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the valve assessment program suggests a significant investment in infrastructure maintenance. The successful contractor will be expected to provide a comprehensive evaluation presentation upon project completion, demonstrating their thorough assessment of the water distribution system valves. Interested vendors should carefully review the detailed bid documentation to understand the full scope of requirements and ensure compliance with all technical and procedural specifications.