WRC Oxford Woods WTP Restoration

The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner is seeking sealed electronic bids for the Oxford Woods Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Restoration Project, to be submitted via BidNet Direct by October 28, 2025, at 1:30 PM through a Microsoft Teams meeting. The procurement involves comprehensive restoration work for water infrastructure, specifically targeting one 8,600-gallon Hydropneumatic Tank and two 17,039-gallon Pressure Filter Vessels. Key deliverables include second manway installation, weld repairs, patch plate installations, pit welding, surface preparation and coating for exterior and interior surfaces, concrete saddle preparation, manway gasket replacement, and piping nuts and bolt replacements. Contractors must self-perform at least 25% of construction trade work and possess an R-Stamp certification for welding on pressure vessels. The project is scheduled to commence on or after November 3, 2025, with substantial completion targeted by May 1, 2026. Evaluation criteria will focus on lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with contractors required to submit comprehensive documentation including experience statements, safety compliance certifications, and detailed technical specifications.

The contract will be awarded with a 5% bid bond requirement, and successful bidders must provide performance, payment, and maintenance bonds. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the project will be funded through the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner's budget. The total contract price will be determined through unit pricing for specific line items, though a precise budget range is not explicitly stated in the documentation. Contractors must demonstrate extensive technical expertise in potable water storage infrastructure restoration, with a focus on precise welding, surface preparation, and coating techniques. The project represents a critical infrastructure maintenance effort for Oakland County's water treatment facilities, requiring specialized skills and careful coordination with existing infrastructure. Potential bidders should note the technical complexity of the work, which involves intricate restoration of water storage tanks and requires significant technical proficiency in surface preparation, welding, and coating processes for potable water systems.