S. Rochester Road Water Main Replacement

The City of Clawson in Oakland County, Michigan, is seeking bids for the S. Rochester Road Water Main Replacement project, a comprehensive municipal infrastructure improvement initiative. The procurement involves replacing approximately 0.47 miles of water infrastructure, specifically 1,657 feet of 12-inch ductile iron water main using directional drilling and open-cut methods. The project encompasses multiple street segments including Rochester Road, Bauman Avenue, Donald Avenue, Allen Avenue, Parkland Boulevard, Grove Avenue, Gardner Avenue, and 14 Mile Road. Key deliverables include water main installation, fire hydrant assemblies, gate valve installations, water service replacements, concrete pavement reconstruction, HMA hand patching, driveway and sidewalk repairs, curb ramp reconstruction, storm drainage replacement, and traffic signage. The bid documents were issued on July 17, 2025, with bids due on August 5, 2025. The project is scheduled for substantial completion by December 12, 2025, with final completion expected by May 8, 2026. Evaluation criteria will focus on the most advantageous bid, considering unit prices, bidder qualifications, and proposed subcontractors.

There are no specific set-aside designations or explicit restrictions on bidding organizations mentioned in the documents. Bidders are required to provide a 5% bid security and will be subject to liquidated damages of $1,500 per day for failing to meet substantial and final completion dates. The total disturbed area is approximately 1.08 acres, and the project will require careful coordination with existing utilities, including gas, electric, and telecommunications infrastructure. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the bid form includes unit price mechanisms for adjusting the total contract amount based on actual quantities performed. The project will involve specialized work including horizontal directional drilling, water main installation, pavement reconstruction, and utility connections, suggesting that bidders should have significant municipal infrastructure construction experience. The work will be funded through municipal infrastructure budgeting, indicating potential funding from local government sources or infrastructure improvement allocations.