Instrumentation and Controls Improvements

The City of Ann Arbor is seeking a qualified contractor to design, supply, install, test, and commission instrumentation and control systems for its Water Treatment Plant. The work includes demolition and replacement of valves, actuators, and related conduit; installation of new control panels, remote I/O, UPS, networking equipment, and a range of process instruments (flow meters, turbidity sensors, level transmitters, etc.). The contract is fixed‑price, with a performance deadline of June 30 2028 and a $1,000 per day liquidated‑damages clause for late completion. Bidders must provide a 5 % bid security, a 1‑year warranty, and multiple compliance declarations (prevailing‑wage, living‑wage, non‑discrimination, conflict‑of‑interest). The pre‑proposal meeting on April 16 2026 is mandatory, and all questions must be submitted by April 20 2026. • Scope: complete instrumentation & controls upgrade for filters, finished‑water monitoring, and plant‑service piping. • Required deliverables: design documents, shop‑drawings, test reports, O&M manuals, 1‑year warranty, and compliance certifications. • Evaluation criteria: qualifications, safety record, workforce development, social‑equity/sustainability, pricing, and completeness of required attachments. • Budget: bids received range from ~$4.7 M to ~$5.0 M; no overall ceiling is published. • Key dates: pre‑bid meeting (April 16 2026), questions due (April 20 2026), bid deadline (May 20 2026), project completion (June 30 2028).