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Reference Number

0000380168

Issuing Organization

City of Dexter

Owner Organization

City of Dexter

Solicitation Type

ITB - Invitation to Bid (Formal)

Solicitation Number

ITB-JT-099

Title

City of Dexter Galvanized Water Line Replacement

Source ID

PU.AG.USA.1612.C6019751

Details

Location

United States, Michigan, Washtenaw County

Piggyback Contract

Description

Background: The City of Dexter is working to complete the State of Michigan Department of Envioronment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) mandated water line replacement of galvanized leads stipulated in the “lead and copper rule.”

Scope: The City of Dexter is seeking a contractor to complete the following work regarding the project:

Replacement of galvanized water lines from the curb box to the water meter of 10 residencies within the City of Dexter.
- This work includes:
  - All excavation
  - All furnishment (City will purchase and provide selected contractor with water meters and meter ends)
  - All installation, which Includes but not limited to:
    - - Isolation valves
      - Water meter
      - Couplings
  - Site restoration (all backfill and hydroseed with substanical growth)
Price for both PVC and copper should be provided in pricing table
- Copper lines must be Type K
- PVC lines must be HDPE or PEX
Replacement of exisiting water meter at residence, including reconnection to exisiting plumbing inside the home
The City is limited to $25,000 worth of replacements for the current fiscal year, so utilizing the measurements provided on the following page, give an estimate to the number of homes that can be completed within the City’s budget.
Contractor will be responsible for obtaining necessary permits
- Contractor to contact Washtenaw County Water Resources if soil erosion permit is needed for individual properties
Replacing any disturbed/damaged sidewalk or curb
Fixing any damaged irrigation lines or sprinkler heads
Contractors are responsible for re-establishment of water flow into the home
When entering private residencies, City staff may or may be on-site
Coordinate with City Utilities for shutting off water at curb stop box
All aspects of the project must meet the City of Dexter Engineering Standards, which can be found at the following link:

https://files.dextermi.gov/Permits_and_Forms/Planning/CityOfDexterEngineeringStandards_2018-FINAL.pdf

Dates

Publication

03/14/2025 03:10 PM EDT

Question Acceptance Deadline

04/02/2025 12:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

04/04/2025 02:00 PM EDT

Onsite Visit

03/20/2025 10:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Josh Tanghe

734-426-8303

jtanghe@dextermi.gov

Pre-Bidding Events

Event Type

Onsite Visit

Attendance

Recommended

Event date

03/20/2025 10:00 PM EDT

Location

Dexter Waste Water Treatment Plant, 8360 Huron Street, Dexter, MI 48130

Event Note

Prospective vendors are to meet Eric Hartman, Utility Foreman, at the City's treatment plant and then do a drive-by of the potential work sites.
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Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Additional Bid Information:

The work may begin following City Council approval, unless otherwise agreed upon that delivery and bid pricing shall begin sooner.
Bidders shall itemize any required deposit, surcharges, or delivery fees. Any surcharges or fees not detailed in the bid will not be paid.
Service schedule (dates and times) shall be coordinated between the City and the approved vendor(s).
Contractors bidding must be qualified to complete the work as proposed.
- Contractor’s employees performing the work must have experience in line replacement.
Vendor employees performing work within the City of Dexter’s building must be able to pass a background check.
Three references from clients similar to the City of Dexter are required, such as governments, health care, or financial businesses.
Work will be coordinated with the applicable City departments in order to conduct inspections and oversee the work being conducted at private residencies.
Work must be completed by June 30, 2025.

Bid Submission Instructions: Bids must be submitted to the City of Dexter, 3515 Broad St., Dexter, MI 48130 by Friday, April 4, 2025 at 2:00 pm. Bids must be submitted physically or by mail, in a sealed envelope, marked on the outside with the bidder’s name, address, and “City of Dexter Galvanized Water Line Replacement”.

Option Pre-bid Site Visit: An optional pre-bid meeting with Eric Hartman, Utility Foreman, will be held on Thursday, March 20th at 10:00 am. Prospective bidders should meet at the Dexter Waste Water Treatment Plant at 8360 Huron Street, Dexter, MI 48130. For any questions, contact Eric at ehartman@dextermi.gov.