On Campus Watermain Replacement

Mott Community College (MCC) in Genesee County, Michigan, is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a campus watermain replacement project located in Flint. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to replace the watermain line between the Durham Wellness Center and Ballenger Field House, with specific requirements for project execution. Contractors must have at least five years of successful experience in similar infrastructure projects and provide a competent project manager. The scope of work includes comprehensive activities such as pre-construction site survey, utility coordination, traffic management, excavation, trenching, disconnecting existing systems, installing new watermain pipes at a minimum depth of 52 inches, connecting to existing infrastructure, testing, disinfection, service line transfer, pavement restoration, and proper material disposal. The bid submission deadline is August 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with the project scheduled to start on September 1, 2025, and substantial completion expected by November 1, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest-responsive, responsible bidder, with MCC reserving the right to reject any bids.

The contract requires bidders to submit a 5% bid bond, performance bond, and payment bond, along with specific insurance coverages including worker's compensation, employer's liability, automobile liability, and commercial general liability. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation including references, prevailing wage agreement compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, conflict of interest disclosure, litigation history, and health and safety violation records. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified contractors meeting the specified requirements. The project will be completed under a single, prime contract with standard payment terms of 45 days. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the watermain replacement project suggests a significant infrastructure investment for the college, likely involving substantial technical complexity and financial commitment.