WRC: As Needed Drain & Channel Maintenance

The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner's Office is seeking as-needed storm drain and channel maintenance services through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) released on July 23, with proposals due on August 14 at 1:00 PM EST. The procurement is designed to secure multiple contractors capable of performing comprehensive water infrastructure maintenance across Oakland County, Michigan, with work distributed across three primary service categories: 60% open/natural channel work, 20% pipe and culvert work, and 20% detention basin work. Qualified contractors must demonstrate at least five years of experience maintaining large commercial or governmental infrastructure, possess their own equipment and labor resources, and comply with OSHA regulations. An optional pre-bid conference call is scheduled for July 30, providing potential bidders an opportunity to seek clarification on project requirements. The evaluation will utilize a 100-point scoring system that considers proposal content, bidder profile, references, labor and equipment unit rates, and access to unique equipment, with the county reserving the right to select the most advantageous proposal.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Contractors will be required to provide unit rates and markup rates for labor, materials, and equipment, with work performed on a time and material basis not exceeding predetermined unit prices. The county anticipates the potential to award multiple contracts to different vendors, ensuring comprehensive coverage of drain and channel maintenance needs. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract appears structured to accommodate emergency and planned infrastructure work across various water resources locations, including underground drains, sewers, open channels, detention basins, and associated structures. The procurement emphasizes safety compliance, with contractors required to submit detailed safety certifications and maintain comprehensive liability insurance, including a combined general and umbrella liability coverage of $3 million per occurrence. The contract will likely integrate with existing county water resource management systems and infrastructure, focusing on maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of critical drainage infrastructure throughout Oakland County.