Whitehall Purge Well Rehabilitation - 20 HP

Muskegon County is soliciting bids for the Whitehall Purge Well Rehabilitation - 20 HP project through an Invitation for Bids (IFB 25-2588) issued by the Muskegon County Board of Public Works. The procurement involves comprehensive rehabilitation of a 38-year-old purge well system located at the former Whitehall Wastewater Treatment Plant, mandated by a State of Michigan order to prevent groundwater migration. The project scope requires removing and replacing existing 20 HP pumps and motors, cleaning well screens, installing new pump controls and control manholes, and implementing new piping, valves, and fittings across nine wells. Key deliverables include complete infrastructure replacement with new equipment, ensuring continued operational compliance with environmental regulations. Bidders must be licensed to do business in Michigan and provide references demonstrating technical capability. Critical dates include a non-mandatory site visit on April 21, 2025 (10:00 AM-12:00 PM), a bid question deadline of April 29, 2025, and the bid submission deadline of May 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM. The project has a completion deadline of September 30, 2025, with liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day for delays beyond this date.

The contract requires a performance bond of 100% of the contract value and includes a $30,000 contingency allowance for unforeseen circumstances. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, bidders must meet standard insurance requirements and technical qualifications. The project appears open to qualified contractors with relevant infrastructure rehabilitation experience. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation. The total project budget is structured around the $30,000 allowance, with unit pricing expected for specific replacement components. Contractors will need to provide detailed pricing for pump replacements, control panels, precast manholes, ductile iron piping, valves, and system connections. The comprehensive rehabilitation is specifically designed to maintain critical groundwater management infrastructure at the Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center, with a clear focus on technical compliance and operational reliability.