Request for Bids | Canva
Request for Bids | Canva
The City of Hillsdale will receive Bids for replacement of water shut off valves in the water main system and replacement/repair/lining of certain sanitary sewer lines and construction of a force main/lift station in a project titled Water Valve & Sanitary Sewer Main Improvements until 2:00 PM., Standard Time on the 18th day of April, 2023, at City of Hillsdale – City Hall, 97 N. Broad St., Hillsdale, MI 49242 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Bids are invited upon the several items and quantities of unit price work as listed in the Bid Proposal Section of this document.
Contract Documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications, are on file at the office of City Clerk at City of Hillsdale – City Hall, 97 N. Broad St., Hillsdale, MI 49242. Copies of the Contract Documents may also be obtained through MITN and the City of Hillsdale Website.
A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of City of Hillsdale , negotiable U.S. Government bonds (at par value) or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total Bid shall be submitted with each Bid.
Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the Contract Documents must be paid on this project, and that the Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
The City of Hillsdale reserves the right to reject any or all Bids or to waive any informality in the bidding.
Bids may be held by the City of Hillsdale for a period not to exceed 30 days from the date of the opening of Bids for the purpose of reviewing the Bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders, prior to awarding of the Contract.
A firm unit-price contract award will be made in writing to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
The City of Hillsdale Board of Public Utilities (BPU) is requesting proposals for the following project:
The project will address critical infrastructure maintenance/improvements required throughout the City of Hillsdale on the water main and sanitary sewer systems.
Water System: Replacement of water shut off valves in the water main system.
Sanitary Sewer System: Replacement and/or cured-in-place lining of existing sanitary sewer system and construction of a new force main and associated lift station.
RFP due date/ Public Opening:
Sealed proposals are due by 2:00 pm (local time) on April 18, 2023 at the following location:
Hillsdale City Hall
Office of the City Clerk
97 N. Broad Street
Hillsdale, MI 49242
Project Locations:
Water System Work: Locations are throughout the City of Hillsdale. See project drawing “WL” for locations of water valves to be replaced. Sanitary Sewer System Work: Locations are throughout the City of Hillsdale. See project drawing “SAN L” for locations of sanitary sewer work.
Scope of Work:
This project is a prevailing wage project and subject to Davis-Bacon Wage requirements. Water System Work: Replacement of water shut off valves in the water main system by direct replacement or utilizing a live tap insert valve. Other miscellaneous items of work will include removal and installation of fire hydrants and relocations water service lines (curb stop to water main).
Sanitary Sewer System Work: Replacement and/or cured-in-place lining of identified sections of the existing sanitary sewer sections and construction of a new sanitary sewer force main and lift station. Other miscellaneous items of work may include reconstruction of existing manholes and/ or construction of new manholes. All work shall be in accordance with the project drawings, project specifications and any applicable sections of the 2012 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction.
Proposed Project Schedule:
BPU Board Presentation: May 9, 2023
City Council Anticipated Award of Contract: May 15, 2023
Water Valve Replacement Completion Date: December 31, 2024
Sanitary Sewer Construction Completion Date: December 31, 2024
Communications regarding this proposal may be directed to:
Kristin Bauer
City Engineer
City of Hillsdale
Hillsdale, MI 49242
517-437-6479
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