The City of Jackson, Michigan is seeking bids for the ENG 24-14 Water Treatment Plant Sanitary Sewer Replacement project, which involves replacing 330 feet of sanitary sewer within the Water Treatment Plant grounds in Jackson County. The project requires specific infrastructure work including dewatering, installing 970 square yards of 8-inch aggregate base (21AA, Modified), 320 tons of HMA 13A, 18-inch PS115 PVC sanitary sewer, and three 48-inch diameter sanitary manholes. Bidders must be prequalified in the SEWER SHALLOW (G) category and submit proposals through the City's e-Procurement Portal by Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The bid evaluation will use a 100-point scale, with 25% allocated to price, 25% to corporate accountability, 25% to workplace safety, 15% to workforce development, and 10% to social equity. The project has a specified completion date of April 18, 2025, with contractors required to begin work within 5 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed.
The contract does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does emphasize equal employment opportunity and local hiring preferences. Contractors with lower worker's compensation experience modification ratings and those participating in registered apprenticeship programs may receive additional consideration. The engineer's estimated contract value is $482,369.00, with liquidated damages set at $1,000 per calendar day. The project requires both Performance and Labor & Materials Bonds, as well as a 2-Year Maintenance Bond. Environmental considerations are significant, as the project involves potentially contaminated groundwater, including PFAS compounds and metals exceeding regulatory criteria. Funding for the project will be allocated from Water Funds under budget line item 402-458, and the City will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. No incumbent contractor is mentioned in the documentation.