Drainage Improvements - Westbrook Drive

The City of Livonia Engineering Department is requesting sealed bids for drainage improvements on Westbrook Drive in Livonia, Michigan, with bids due September 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Local Time via the Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade Network (MITN) website.

The scope includes installation of 380 linear feet of 8-inch HDPE storm sewer pipe via horizontal directional drilling, three storm sewer structures (one 2-foot diameter inlet, one 4-foot diameter catch basin, and one 5-foot diameter manhole), tapping into an existing manhole, restoration of 300 square yards of disturbed areas with 3 inches of topsoil and seed, and traffic control and erosion and sediment control measures. All work must comply with Michigan Department of Transportation specifications and City of Livonia standards. The contractor must complete substantial completion within 30 days of notice to proceed and final completion within 45 days, with all work intended to be completed prior to November 6, 2026. Liquidated damages are assessed at $250 per day for delay beyond the substantial completion deadline.

An optional pre-bid meeting with site visits is scheduled for August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the City of Livonia Department of Public Works. Bids will be evaluated on unit prices and awarded to the lowest responsive, qualified bidder. Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid bond, statements of qualifications, project references, and subcontractor lists. The contract requires performance bonds, labor and materials bonds, and maintenance and guarantee bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Comprehensive insurance coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate is mandatory. The contractor must provide an approved weather-proof field office with heating, air conditioning, electrical service, water, and telephone. Inspector days are a bid item at $500 per day, with 8 days estimated for project completion. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive irregularities, delete or add work items, and award within 90 calendar days following bid opening.