2026 - 2027 LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

2026-11-03

INVITATION TO BID2026 - 2027 LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAMThe City of Hamtramck is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors for2026 - 2027 LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAMin accordance with the Michigan Department of Environment , Great Lakes , and Energy ( EGLE ) Lead and Copper Rule . This project involves the replacement of lead and galvanized service lines previously connected to lead ( GPCL ) from the water main to a minimum of 18 inches inside the building or to the meter , using one ( 1 ) inch Type K copper piping . All work must comply with EGLE standards and specifications for full - service line replacement . Please be sure to review the measurement of payment , specifically for what is included in the Lead Water Service Replacement Line item . This project is funded through an Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) Grant . The project requires Davis - Bacon prevailing wages . Minority Business Enterprises ( MBE ), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises ( DBE ), and Women - Owned Business Enterprises ( WBE ) will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids on this contract and will not be subject to discrimination on the basis of race , color , national origin , or sex in consideration of this award . This work will take place in the Northeast Quadrant of the city , along the specified streets in the itemized bid sheet . The project will be awarded through three ( 3 ) contracts . Contractors shall make sure that if they bid on all 3 contracts , they can complete all 3 contracts by the stated date . The work consists of the following contracts : Contract 1 – Installation of 197 Full Lead Service Line Replacement along Moran from Capenter to Caniff ( 3 City blocks ) and Klinger from Commor to Casmere ( 1 City block ). Contract 2 – Installation of 256 Full Lead Service Line Replacement along Sobeski from Carpenter to Caniff ( 3 City blocks ) and Galagher from Carpenter to Caniff ( 3 City blocks ). Contract 3 – Installation of 216 Full Lead Service Line Replacement along Charest from Carpenter to Caniff ( 3 City blocks ), McDougal from Commor to Caniff ( 2 City blocks ), and Mitchell from Carpenter to Commor . Work is to begin No Later than May 11 , 2026 , and be substantially completed by October 15 , 2026 , with Final completion by October 31 , 2026 . Interested bidders are encouraged to review the full bid documents for detailed specifications , performance criteria , and submission requirements . SEALED BIDSwill be accepted at the offices of the City Clerk . Bid must be clearly labeled “ HAMTRAMCK 2026 - 2027 LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM .” Two ( 2 ) hard copies of the bid proposals shall be submitted to : Hamtramck City Clerk3401 Evaline StreetHamtramck , MI 48212Deadline : Thursday , April 2 , 2026 , at 10 : 00 AM ( EST ). Bids shall be publicly opened and read . All RFI ’ s shall be emailed to Tiffany T . Neubig , ttneubig @ hengineers . com ( No calls ) The deadline for Request for Information ( RFI ) is Wednesday , March 18 , 2026 , 10 AM ( EST ). Contract Documents will be available for download through BidNet services . 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 60 days after the date the bid opened . Bidders may not withdraw their bid within 60 days after the date the bid opened . Note that the low - bid contractor is not automatically awarded the project . The OWNER reserves the right to reject all bids or award the project to the most qualified bidder . The OWNER and ENGINEER will further assess the bids based on the following criteria . COST - EFFECTIVENESSDEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE WITH EGLE - COMPLIANT LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENTMUST BE LICENSED AND INSURED IN THE STATE OF MICHIGANFAMILIARITY WITH EGLE REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION STANDARDSABILITY TO COMPLETE PROJECT WITHIN TIMEFRAMECOMMITMENT TO RESIDENT COMMUNICATION AND PROPERTY RESTORATIONSubmittwo ( 2 ) copies and a flash driveof the following items in the bid submittal : 5 % Bid BondCompleted Itemized Bid SheetCompleted and Signed Exhibit ‘ A ’ ProposalAll signed addendumsThree ( 3 ) Project References with Similar ScopeFlash drive of all submitted documentsBidders 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 the bid opened . The City reserves the right : To reject any or all bids , or any part thereof , To waive any irregularities in the bids , To accept the bid that is in the best interest of the City . To award bids to multiple contractors . City of HamtramckOmar Thabet , Interim City ClerkSee more

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