Dated Wednesday, March 15, 2023: Sealed proposals for the DREXELGATE PARWAY WATER
MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, E23-009 AND THE ROCHESTER KNOLLS
SUBDIVISION WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, E22-016 will be received by the
City of Rochester Hills’ Purchasing Division located at 1000 Rochester Hills Drive, Rochester Hills
(Lower Level), Michigan 48309 via electronic bid submission ONLY until EXACTLY 3:00 P.M.,
Michigan Time, on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023, at which time the bids will be publicly opened
and read aloud via Zoom Teleconference. Please note, there may be delays during the opening due to
downloading of the bids submitted, printing them, and then reading them in real time as the opening is
occurring. In order to assist in the process, Bidders should upload one complete bid document to the
MITN system to assist in streamlining the opening process. It is requested, due to City Hall closures,
that vendors wishing to view the opening do so via the Zoom meeting information provided. If vendors
arrive at City Hall, access to the building is not assured due to MDHHS notices and directives.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some City processes have been affected and as such, are requiring
adjustment to the normal processes. It is important that you read all the information to ensure you submit
your bid response to the City in the correct manner. Please ensure all documents are signed. If you are
interested in providing a bid, please read the document in its entirety and submit the requested information
and proper forms and upload to the MITN website. Electronic submission ONLY will be accepted.
Hardcopy, emailed, faxed and late submittals will not be accepted.
The City of Rochester Hills officially distributes bid documents from the Purchasing Division or through
the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade network (MITN). Copies of bid documents obtained from any
other source are not considered official copies. The first step to do business with the City is to become
a registered vendor by visiting the City website at www.rochesterhills.org, click on Departments,
Fiscal, Accounting, & Purchasing, Procurement Division, then Vendor Registration. Final bid results
will be posted on the MITN website after award. The Contract and Specifications documents for this
project are available on the MITN system. A complete paper copy of the Contract and Specification
documents can be obtain from the City of Rochester Hills Purchasing Division at 1000 Rochester Hills
Drive, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309 and will require a non-refundable fee of $45.00.
Checks/money orders must be in the possession of the City before documents/drawings will be
mailed.
