Lead Service Line Replacement

The City of Flint, Michigan is seeking qualified contractors for a comprehensive Lead Service Line Replacement project, with bid documents released on February 3, 2025, and proposals due by February 18, 2025. The procurement targets the systematic replacement of lead water service lines throughout the city, involving multiple technical components including water tap replacements, service line installations from main to curb and curb to house, meter pit replacements, and associated infrastructure restoration. Key deliverables include complete service line replacements up to 60 linear feet, with additional lengths priced separately, and mandatory compliance with specific technical specifications for water service line materials. Contractors must be licensed and capable of executing complex urban infrastructure work, with all connections to residential meters required to be performed by a licensed plumber. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled, and bidders must add their name to the Plan Holder List to receive potential addendum updates, with technical specifications detailed in the provided project manuals prepared by C. E. Raines Company.

The project is funded through a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), which introduces specific federal regulatory requirements including Davis-Bacon Act wage standards and Build America Buy America (BABA) Act provisions. Bidders must submit two copies of their proposal with a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the total bid amount, and successful contractors will be required to provide performance and payment bonds covering 100% of the contract value. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, contractors must comply with equal employment opportunity regulations. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the project, involving multiple service line replacements across various city streets, suggests a significant infrastructure investment aimed at addressing long-standing water infrastructure challenges.