Ecorse Sidewalk Replacement and Repairs

Wayne County, Michigan is soliciting bids for the Ecorse Sidewalk Replacements and Repairs project, identified as Control No. 37-25-065, which involves comprehensive concrete sidewalk replacement and repair across multiple districts in the City of Ecorse. The project requires contractors to remove, replace, and repair concrete sidewalks on various streets including Ridge, Knox, Elton, Charlotte, Alexis, and others, addressing issues such as cracking, heaving, and ADA non-compliance. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of concrete demolition and installation experience and submit a detailed construction bidder questionnaire. The bid is scheduled for release on August 12, 2025, with bidder questions due by August 20, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. local time, and bid responses due on September 11, 2025 at 1:00 p.m., followed by a virtual bid opening at 1:15 p.m. Contractors must provide a bid guarantee in the form of a bid bond for 5% of the total bid price and will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract value if awarded. The contract term will be one year from the award date, with the project funded through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and targeting an 80.78% Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) percentage.

The procurement emphasizes Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, requiring bidders to detail proposed percentages for DBE, Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) involvement. Participating DBE firms must be certified or have applied for certification through the Michigan United Certification Program by the document's due date. Wayne County offers equalization credits for County-Based Enterprises (up to 7%) and Targeted Growth Community Enterprises (2%), with additional certification categories available. The project also incorporates Section 3 requirements, which aim to direct employment and economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons, particularly those receiving HUD housing assistance. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon Act provisions, including prevailing wage rates and certified weekly payroll submissions. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the detailed price sheet and extensive sidewalk repair locations suggest a substantial infrastructure investment. The procurement process requires comprehensive documentation, including an Ethics in Contracting Vendor Form, First Tier Subcontractor Designation Form, and various compliance and workforce breakdown documents.