Sewer System Maintenance Services Bid #25-0604

The City of Bay City, located in Michigan's Bay County, is soliciting sealed bids for Sewer System Maintenance Services under Bid #25-0604, seeking a comprehensive contractor to manage critical sewer infrastructure maintenance. The procurement targets qualified contractors capable of performing diverse sewer system services including sewer cleaning, video inspection, spot and sectional lining, lateral lining, joint testing and sealing, and manhole rehabilitation. Bidders must submit a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire at least three weeks before the bid opening and be deemed a "Responsible Contractor" by the city. The contract will span three years with a potential one-year renewal option, with work to be performed on an as-needed basis throughout the city's sewer systems. Bids are due on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time, and will be evaluated using a 100-point scale that considers corporate accountability, workplace safety, workforce development, and social equity. The successful contractor must maintain a 24-hour emergency contact line and be prepared to execute various maintenance and rehabilitation services as required.

The city will apply a local preference policy during the evaluation process, which may provide advantages to local or regional contractors. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the bid emphasizes comprehensive insurance requirements, performance bonds, and strict safety and quality standards. Contractors must provide unit pricing for multiple service categories, including sanitary sewer cleaning, video inspection, spot liner repairs, lateral cleaning and repair, joint testing, CIPP sewer pipe lining, and manhole rehabilitation. Although specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the documentation, the multi-year contract structure and extensive service requirements suggest a significant potential contract value. The procurement appears open to qualified contractors who can demonstrate technical expertise, financial stability, and the capability to meet the city's comprehensive sewer system maintenance needs. Interested bidders should carefully review the full bid documentation to understand the complete scope of requirements and evaluation criteria.