Sewer infrastructire maintenance

The City of Dearborn Heights in Wayne County, Michigan, is seeking qualified contractors to perform sewer infrastructure maintenance and rehabilitation services through a Request for Proposal (RFP # 5922240719). The procurement focuses on implementing Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP) method for maintaining and extending the useful life of the city's aging sewer system. Contractors must demonstrate significant experience, specifically having completed at least two million linear feet of successful CIPP installations, with a minimum of 250,000 linear feet in Michigan. The project involves comprehensive sewer maintenance activities including cleaning, television inspection, root and deposit removal, lateral reconnections, and rehabilitation through CIPP lining techniques. Evaluation criteria for contractor selection will be weighted across multiple factors: local presence (10%), references (10%), ability to perform (40%), product qualifications (10%), warranty (10%), price (20%), and value-added services (15%). Proposals will be received until 3:00 pm on October 15, 2025, in the Comptroller's Office, with bidders required to obtain specifications by registering on BidNet. A mandatory 5% bid bond of $32,500 is required for proposal submission.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The contract is structured as a five-year agreement with options to extend for two additional one-year terms, representing an indefinite quantity contract within an approved budget of $650,000 for fiscal year 25/26. Contractors must submit comprehensive documentation including references, local presence information, equipment lists, financial statements, and relevant certifications. Contact persons for the RFP are Public Works Director John Danci (313-791-6000) and Comptroller Mahdi Baydoun (313-791-3441), who can provide additional information about the procurement. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the city emphasizes the importance of local presence and demonstrated experience in sewer rehabilitation. Interested contractors will need to provide detailed evidence of their technical capabilities, financial stability, and previous successful infrastructure maintenance projects to be considered for this municipal contract.