The proposed project consists of the removal and replacement of up to 600 lead water service leads, from the existing water main into the building being served by each water lead, over 3 years (2022 to 2024) maximum. This shall include a new service from the water main to within the building. The locations of the water service lead replacements are included in the attachments of these bid documents. Coordination with the City of Melvindale DPW and Water Department for scheduling, notification of residents, and service installations will be required throughout the project.
During 2022, there are 204 services proposed along Wall Street, Flora Street, and Downing Street. During 2023, there are 196 services proposed along Robert Street and Henry Street. During 2024, there are 200 services proposed in locations to be determined in clusters throughout the City.
The anticipated start date for the 2022 portion, weather permitting, is no later than August 15, 2022, and substantially completed by November 4, 2022, with final completion by November 18, 2022. The anticipated start date for the 2023 portion, weather permitting, is no later than April 15, 2023, and substantially completed by June 15, 2023, with final completion by June 30, 2023. The anticipated start date for the 2024 portion, weather permitting, is no later than April 15, 2024, and substantially completed by June 15, 2024, with final completion by June 30, 2024.
This project will be bid with two alternates, indicated as “Bid Alternate A” and “Bid Alternate B”.
“Bid Alternate A” will include the full replacement of the lead service with copper leads via directional drill, including all pavement removals, bore pits, building bores, service line installations, connections, pavement replacement, and all restoration required to complete the project.
“Bid Alternate B” will only include the directional bore and copper service lead installation from the existing water main to the curb stop, and from the curb stop to the building. The City of Melvindale DPW will be responsible for all pavement removals, bore pits, building bores, service connections (at water main, curb stop, and inside building), restoration, and traffic control. Extensive coordination with the City DPW will be required for scheduling and installation.
There will be an optional pre-bid meeting on Thursday, June 9, 2022, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am (EST). This meeting will be held virtually. The link for the pre-bid meeting for the City of Melvindale 2022-2024 DWRF Lead Service Replacement Program will be held in person at Hennessey Engineers and virtually via Google Meet:
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qat-eftm-jfm
Or dial: (US) +1 602-899-8283 PIN: 429 423 242#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qat-eftm-jfm?pin=2001527731504
All Requests for Information (RFI) are due by June 17, 2022, by 4:00 pm (EST), using the link provided:
https://forms.gle/rsQRSZ6ZF8mdaD6N9
Responses to RFI’s will be returned by June 21, 2022, by 4:00 pm (EST).
Bids will be received by:
Linda Land, City Clerk
At the offices of:
City of Melvindale – Clerks’s Office
3100 Oakwood Blvd
Melvindale, Michigan 48122
Until Monday, June 27, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. (local time)
Bids shall be publicly opened and read on:
Monday, June 27, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. (local time)
City of Melvindale
3100 Oakwood Blvd
Melvindale, Michigan 48122
Contract Documents will be available for pick up starting Wednesday, May 25, 2022 after 1:00pm and may be downloaded from https://forms.gle/ZongxmpLUCphq7Hx7
A download of the Contract Documents from the link above places you on the Approved Bidder’s list.
Bidders must deposit, with their bid, surety in the form of a certified check, bank draft, or bid bond, in the sum of five percent (5%) of the amount of the proposal. The OWNER reserves the right to waive any information or to reject any and/or all bids. Bidders may not withdraw their bid within 90 days after the date of bid opened.
