The proposed project consists of the removal and replacement of up to 400 lead water service leads, from the
existing water main into the building being served by each water lead, over the next two years (2024 to 2025)
maximum. This shall include a new service from the water main to within the building and connecting to the
existing meter. The locations of the water service lead replacements are in various location throughout the City
of Melvindale and will be provided by the City of Melvindale DPW. Coordination with the City of Melvindale
DPW and Water Department for scheduling, notification of residents, and service installations will be required
throughout the project.
The anticipated start date, weather permitting, is no later than September 30, 2024, and substantially completed
by December 19, 2025, with final completion by May 29, 2026.
The project 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. Extensive coordination with the City DPW will be required
for scheduling and installation.
There will be an optional pre-bid meeting on Monday, August 26, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am (EST).
This meeting will be held virtually. The link for the pre-bid meeting held virtually via Google Meet is below:
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jke-utzb-egq
Or dial: (US) +1 901-244-3160 PIN: 746 087 450#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/jke-utzb-egq?pin=6172104194925
All Requests for Information (RFI) are due by August 27, 2024, by 4:00 pm (EST), and will be emailed directly
to Nick Yuvan at nryuvan@hengineers.com.
Responses to RFI’s will be returned by August 30, 2024, by 4:00 pm (EST).
The Contract Documents may be examined at the offices of:
*City of Melvindale Department of Public Services
*Hennessey Engineers, Inc., Southgate, Michigan
*Construction Association of Michigan, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
*Constructions News Service, Oakbrook, Illinois
*Construction News Corp, Cleveland, Ohio
92035 AB-2 August 2024
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, September 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. (local time)
Bids shall be publicly opened and read on:
Monday, September 9, 2024 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 Monday, August 12, 2024 after 1:00pm and may be
downloaded directly from BidNet.
A download of the Contract Documents 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.
The following items are required for a complete bid submittal: 1) 5% Bid Bond, 2) Completed Itemized Bid
Sheet, 3) Completed and Signed Exhibit “A” Proposal, 4) Completed and Signed Certification Regarding
Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters.
