Pipeline Condition Assessment

The City of Rochester Hills, Michigan, is seeking qualified contractors to perform a Pipeline Condition Assessment project focusing on evaluating six prestressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP) locations ranging from 16" to 24" in diameter, with an option for two additional sites. The project requires physical excavation of approximately 30-foot pipe sections, exposing pipe from 8 o'clock to 4 o'clock positions, and conducting comprehensive non-destructive testing to assess pipeline integrity. Contractors must evaluate wire breaks, steel cylinder corrosion, joint deterioration, and potential structural issues in water mains manufactured in the early to mid-1970s. The proposal will be evaluated across four key criteria: experience and qualifications (30 points), project team (10 points), project approach (40 points), and value/cost efforts (20 points), with a total possible score of 100 points. Key dates include a pre-proposal Zoom meeting on May 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EST, and proposal submissions due electronically through the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) website by May 22, 2025, at exactly 3:00 p.m. local time. Comprehensive documentation requirements include a cover letter, proposal acknowledgement, contract exceptions, project team details, service approach, and a detailed cost breakdown.

The procurement opportunity appears open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. The project is part of the City of Rochester Hills' Water Asset Management Program (WAMP) and aims to proactively assess and plan for potential water main infrastructure maintenance and repairs. While a specific budget is not explicitly stated, the RFP indicates the city will award the contract to the most qualified proposer offering the best overall value, with lowest price not being the sole determining factor. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the MITN website, with the city capable of accepting documents in docx, xlsx, pdf, jpg, tif, or rtf formats. The city reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and contractors must first register on the MITN system to be considered. All prospective bidders are encouraged to obtain official proposal documents directly from the Purchasing Division or MITN system to ensure access to potential addendum information.