Water system improvements at various locatoins in the city of detroit

The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) is seeking a contractor for a comprehensive Water System Improvements project in the City of Detroit, Michigan. The procurement involves replacing approximately 22,580 linear feet of existing four and eight-inch water mains, including gate valves, fire hydrants, and approximately 875 water services across various city locations. A critical component of the project is Lead Service Line Replacement, both in the right-of-way and from curb box to property water meter, requiring extensive coordination with the DWSD Lead Service Line Team for resident interactions, notice delivery, and provision of water filtration equipment. The bid is due on June 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for May 12, 2025. The project has an expected duration of 730 calendar days, with work temporarily halted after the second week of November and resumed in the third week of April of the following year. Contractor qualifications include maintaining an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 1.00 or below for the past three years, appropriate insurance coverage, and key personnel with relevant infrastructure replacement experience.

The project has specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements and is funded through the State of Michigan's Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), which subjects the contract to federal regulations including Davis-Bacon wage rates. Contractors must submit a Good Faith Efforts Worksheet demonstrating DBE participation and comply with restrictions on certain telecommunications equipment. The bid includes a $50,000 Contaminated Material Allowance and a $1,000,000 Provisional Allowance, indicating potential budget flexibility. Work will span multiple jurisdictions, including Detroit Department of Public Works, Wayne County, and Michigan Department of Transportation, each with specific standards and permitting requirements. Contractors must follow DWSD's Full Lead Service Line Replacement (FLSLR) Standard Operating Procedures, emphasizing efficient, effective, and safe lead service line removal. While no incumbent vendor is specified, the project represents a significant infrastructure modernization effort with detailed technical specifications covering materials, installation methods, testing, and quality control.