WRC: Fairview Water Main Improvements

The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner (OCWRC) in Pontiac, Michigan is seeking bids for the Fairview Water Main Improvements project, a comprehensive municipal infrastructure upgrade scheduled for bid submission on June 17, 2025, at 9:30 AM local time. The procurement involves extensive water infrastructure construction, including approximately 1,850 linear feet of 6-inch CIPP water main, 1,100 linear feet of 8-inch CIPP water main, 1,650 linear feet of 16-inch CIPP water main, and 8,700 linear feet of 8-inch HDPE SDR 11 water main installed via horizontal directional drilling. Additional project scope includes 12,500 linear feet of water main abandonment, installation of 58 valve and wells, 38 hydrants, 29 connections to existing water mains, 31,300 square yards of 2-inch cold milling of existing HMA pavement, and 40 sewer lateral connection repairs. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Prime contractors must demonstrate technical capability to perform complex water infrastructure installation using multiple methods including CIPP, HDD, and open-cut techniques, with a requirement to self-perform at least 51% of construction trade work.

The project is federally funded through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and includes specific provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation. Contractors must document Good Faith Efforts to ensure DBE involvement and comply with federal regulations including Davis-Bacon Act wage rates and Build America, Buy America requirements. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant municipal infrastructure investment. The project is divided into two work categories: DWSRF Eligible Work and DWSRF Ineligible Work, with a detailed bid schedule encompassing numerous construction line items. Additional compliance requirements include restrictions on telecommunications equipment sourcing and specific labor standards. Potential bidders must demonstrate expertise in municipal water infrastructure construction, adherence to federal funding requirements, and capability to execute a complex, multi-faceted water main improvement project in the City of Pontiac.