Clinton Twp. - Clinton River Rd. Water Main Replacement (17 Mile to Romeo Plank)

The Charter Township of Clinton in Macomb County, Michigan, is seeking qualified contractors for the Clinton River Road Water Main Replacement project, a comprehensive infrastructure improvement initiative spanning approximately 0.66 miles along Clinton River Road from 17 Mile Road to Romeo Plank Road. The procurement involves replacing approximately 2,605 linear feet of existing water main using horizontal directional drilling and trench installation techniques, with specifications for 12-inch HDPE and PVC pipe installations. Key deliverables include installing 7 fire hydrant assemblies, performing water main connections and abandonments, reconstructing sidewalks and curb ramps, and executing associated infrastructure restoration work. Contractors must be prequalified in water main replacement and horizontal directional drilling, with qualifications from 2023 or 2024 accepted. The bid opening is scheduled for February 6, 2024, at 10:00 am, with bid documents available through BidNet, and bidders are required to submit a bid security of at least 5% of the total bid amount. The project has a substantial completion deadline of May 31, 2024, with final completion expected by June 15, 2024.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The project will require the successful bidder to provide performance, labor and material, and maintenance bonds at 100% of the contract price. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the project involves replacing existing infrastructure and will require careful coordination with local utilities and adherence to Michigan Department of Transportation specifications. The bid documents include a comprehensive unit price schedule with 53 line items, with a maximum mobilization cost of $67,000 and a reimbursed permit fees allocation of $35,000. Though a precise total project budget is not specified, the detailed unit price structure and extensive infrastructure work suggest a significant municipal investment. The Charter Township of Clinton reserves the right to accept or reject any bids, negotiate terms, and award the contract in its best interest, indicating flexibility in the procurement process.