SLED Opportunity · MICHIGAN · CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON
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Clinton Township seeks contractors for water main replacement including directional drilling, hydrant and valve installation, and pavement restoration. Bids due April 22, 2026, with prequalification required. Project completion by September 15, 2026.
In order to provide Clinton Township with contractors and subcontractors who will carry out the work in a timely and satisfactory manner, an approved prequalification for the following categories must be on file with the Township prior to the bid opening. Water main Replacement & Construction in an existing residential or commercially developed area. Horizontal Directional Drilling for water main or low-pressure sewers Only contractor prequalification for the 2026 calendar year will be accepted for this bid. The qualifications for the general contractor and all subcontractors to be used on the project will be reviewed on the basis of the proposed bidder’s past performance on work of a similar nature for Clinton Township and other owners. For this particular project, prequalification packages must be received by the Water & Sewer Division no later than 5 business days prior to the bid opening. Contact Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick to obtain submittal requirements for all prequalification categories. DESCRIPTION OF WORK The general description of work as defined in the corresponding bid documents is as follows: Water main replacement, which primarily includes new water main piping (horizontal directional drilling and open cut trench at connection locations), hydrant assemblies, gate valves and water service connections. Incidental removals and replacements of driveways, concrete curbs, concrete sidewalks, concrete ADA ramps, and road pavement (asphalt and concrete) are also part of this work. Detailed quantities for this project are provided in the Bid Form. This primary work shall be included together with related work as well as restoration. The project Bid Form will include all unit price bid items for this project. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Plans and specifications must be obtained through BidNet, formerly the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN), at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn, after 3:00 P.M. on Friday, March 27, 2025. Please contact Scott J. Chabot, PE at (586) 726-1234 for any specific questions regarding the bidding documents. BID SECURITY Bids must be submitted on the forms furnished by the Township Clerk or the Township Engineers in a sealed envelope marked: BID FOR LITTLE MACK WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT (S. NUNNELEY RD. TO 15 MILE RD.) A certified check, bank draft, or satisfactory bid bond, executed by the bidder and a surety company, payable to Clinton Township, in an amount at least equal to five percent (5%) of the bid amount, shall be submitted with each bid. BONDS AND INSURANCE The accepted bidder shall be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond, and Labor and Material Bond in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price, and Maintenance and Guarantee Bond of 100% for two years of the Final Contract Price. The cost of the bonds and insurance will be paid by the accepted bidder as an incidental cost to the project. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after receipt of bids. AWARD OF CONTRACT Each bidder agrees to waive any claim it has or may have against the Owner and their respective Employees, arising out of or in connection with the administration, evaluation, or recommendation of any bid. The Charter Township of Clinton reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to award the agreement to other than the low proposal, to negotiate the terms and conditions of all and any part of the bids, to waive irregularities and/or formalities, and in general to make award in the manner as determined to be in the Township’s best interest and its sole discretion. Please contact Mr. Scott J. Chabot, P.E. from Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc. at (586) 726-1234 for any specific questions regarding this advertisement to bid. Bids shall remain firm for a period of sixty (60) days. The project shall commence immediately following a notice to proceed per these contract documents. A portion of the Work for this project shall be completed by July 2, 2026 as stipulated in the Progress Clause. The entire project shall be substantially completed by September 15, 2026. **Project Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.1873.C6040451 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 04/17/2026 04:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: No **Bid Submission Type**: Physical Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: All bids must be submitted in hard copy with all proper documentation as noted in the "Instructions to Bidders". Bids must also be sealed and physically submitted to the Clinton Township Clerk's Office before the indicated closing date and time to be responsive bids. Digital bid submittals via email or other electronic means shall not be accepted. **Owner Organization**: Clinton Township Department of Public Services **Reference Number**: 0000418157
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