HUD Emerg. Grant: Water Line Design-Build RFQ A&E

Hermansville Housing Commission in Michigan is soliciting Phase 1 design-build qualifications under RFQ 2026-GS-DB-01 for replacement of potable water infrastructure and lead remediation at its 24-unit Golden Shores multi-family facility, with submissions due December 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT. The commission encourages submissions from Minority-Owned Business Enterprises, Women-Owned Business Enterprises, and Section 3 eligible businesses, but the source does not establish a set-aside or preference.

Each team must pair a licensed General Contractor with a licensed Architectural & Engineering firm, structured either as a joint venture or as a General Contractor prime with an A&E subcontractor, with all members and roles identified. Phase 1 packages require HUD Form 5369-C, HUD Form 2992, and Standard Form LLL, plus SF 330 corporate resumes, key personnel resumes, and a minimum of three professional references for similar public housing or public works projects. Any fee estimate, rate sheet, or pricing in Phase 1 triggers immediate disqualification.

The work requires surgical extraction of legacy lead-soldered copper joints and replacement with commercial-grade PEX-A distribution. The project follows an accelerated design-build method to meet HUD's 12-month federal obligation deadlines. Phase 1 evaluation weights are Specialized Experience (30 points), Past Performance (30 points), Capacity to Meet Emergency Timelines (25 points), and Key Personnel Qualifications (15 points). The highest-ranked teams, three to five firms maximum, advance to Phase 2 for detailed proposals and cost submission.

The project is funded by a $962,000 HUD emergency grant allocation. Contractors and subcontractors must pay Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates for Menominee County and submit certified weekly payrolls during Phase 2 construction. Union affiliation is not required.

Addendum No. 1, dated October 27, 2026, requires bidders to acknowledge receipt in their submission package or risk disqualification. No site visits occur in Phase 1, but shortlisted firms must attend a mandatory Phase 2 site visit. Submissions go electronically through the State of Michigan SIGMA Vendor Self-Service portal or by hand to the commission's administrative office.