Maria Street Water Service Transfer

The state and local contract opportunity involves a water service transfer project for the City of New Baltimore in Macomb County, Michigan. The procurement seeks a contractor to transfer water services from an old water main to a new water main along Maria Street. The project encompasses 22 separate bid items, including 17 water service connections, pavement restoration, and utility infrastructure work. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, with an anticipated contract completion date of November 14, 2025. Bidders are required to obtain documents through the Michigan Inter-Government Trade Network and submit a bid security of 5% of their total bid amount. Contractors must provide evidence of business authority, equipment lists, and project references, demonstrating technical capability to perform specialized water infrastructure transfer and restoration work. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on technical competence, bid responsiveness, and ability to complete the infrastructure project within specified parameters.

The contract does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide performance bonds, payment bonds, and maintenance guarantees, with liquidated damages set at $750 per day for delays beyond specified completion dates. The project is funded locally by the City of New Baltimore, with the bid documents providing unit pricing for various infrastructure elements. While a precise total project value is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the bid set suggests a significant municipal infrastructure investment. Bidders must comply with local regulations and provide appropriate insurance coverage. The project requires specialized water service infrastructure expertise, with technical specifications detailing precise requirements for each work item. Potential contractors should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive technical and operational capabilities for municipal water infrastructure transfer and restoration work.