Elevated Storage Tank

The St. Clair Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) is conducting a procurement for the construction of a new elevated water storage tank in St. Clair County, Michigan. The project involves constructing a 500,000-gallon capacity elevated storage tank located east of Magna Drive, with comprehensive site preparation, utility connections, and infrastructure improvements. Deliverables include a complete water tank facility with driven steel H-pile foundations, associated piping, electrical systems, and site improvements. The project requires detailed technical specifications, including specific requirements for ductile iron pipe, PVC pressure pipe, fittings, valves, and hydrants, with rigorous testing and disinfection protocols. Key project dates include a mandatory pre-bid conference originally scheduled for May 23, 2024 (later rescheduled to June 4, 2024), and bid submissions due on June 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. The project is set for substantial completion by October 30, 2025, with final completion by November 29, 2025. Bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in water infrastructure construction, comply with detailed engineering specifications, and provide comprehensive documentation of project capabilities.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and compliance requirements, particularly for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). Contractors must provide evidence of good faith efforts to engage DBE subcontractors and submit detailed documentation including debarment certifications and Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliance statements. The project is partially funded by a United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Community Grant, which mandates that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States. Bidders must comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements for St. Clair County and provide comprehensive insurance and performance bonds. While a specific project budget is not explicitly stated in the documents, the procurement involves complex infrastructure development with multiple technical and regulatory compliance requirements. The Local Development Financing Authority will approve the selected bidder, with an award expected in the second week of July. Potential bidders must demonstrate significant technical capabilities, financial stability, and the ability to meet stringent federal and local procurement guidelines.