Water and sewer main break repairs - underground emergency services

The City of Dearborn Heights is soliciting public bids for an underground emergency services contract focused on water and sewer main break repairs. This procurement seeks a qualified underground contractor capable of providing rapid response and comprehensive repair services for critical municipal infrastructure. The bid opportunity requires vendors to submit a sealed envelope or Bid Net Direct submittal containing comprehensive documentation, including a W9, certificate of insurance with a minimum $1M coverage, surety bond documentation, itemized pricing, employee count, project references, and detailed equipment pricing. Contractors must provide hourly rates for various equipment types such as excavators, backhoes, vactors, and dump trucks, as well as hourly labor costs for roles including supervisors, crew leaders, equipment operators, and laborers. The bid is scheduled for submission until 10 AM on Wednesday, March 26th, with bid openings immediately following at 10:15 AM in the council chambers. Evaluation will likely focus on pricing, technical capability, response time, and overall service flexibility for emergency underground infrastructure repairs.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The contract appears to be an open competitive bid accessible to qualified underground service contractors with demonstrable capabilities in water and sewer infrastructure repair. While no incumbent vendors are listed, the bid packet suggests this is an as-needed, emergency response contract that will likely involve multiple potential service providers. The document indicates materials will be provided by Dearborn Heights or determined at the time of service, which may help control overall project costs. Contractors are required to specify percentage increases for Sunday and holiday work and provide a maximum 24-hour service cost, indicating the city's expectation of flexible, round-the-clock emergency response capabilities. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive pricing structure and emergency service nature suggest a significant potential contract value for the selected vendor(s).