ITB 4585 - Digestor Boiler System Replacement

The City of Midland, Michigan is seeking sealed bids for ITB 4585, a comprehensive digestor boiler system replacement project at the Water Reclamation Facility located at 2305 Bay City Road. The procurement involves removing and installing two boilers, two return pumps, two circulation pumps, and two access hatches, with all work to be performed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM). A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Bidders must submit a certified check or bid bond of at least 5% of the total proposal price and provide a detailed project plan two weeks prior to construction start. Contractors are required to attend daily site meetings with the department and complete the project within a specified number of calendar days from construction commencement. Technical questions should be directed to Ryan Putt, City of Midland Utilities Project Manager, at rputt@midland-mi.org or (989) 837-3508.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned, the bid requires substantial contractor qualifications and insurance provisions. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract price and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), automobile liability insurance ($1,000,000), and workers compensation insurance with employer liability limits of at least $500,000 per occurrence. Payment will be processed monthly using AIA G702 and G703 forms, with a 5% retainage held until project completion and owner sign-off. Liquidated damages will be applied based on the contract amount, ranging from $100 to $400 per calendar day. Bid documents are available for download through Bidnet Direct by the SOVRA/MITN Purchasing Group at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn. While a specific budget range was not disclosed, the comprehensive insurance and bonding requirements suggest a significant project investment.