Description
The City of Grand Rapids is seeking qualified contractors to replace the underground boiler supply and return lines at its Water Resource Recover Facility. The work entails demolition of existing 2.5‑in. copper pipe, installation of new 2.5‑in. Type K copper pipe, application of corrosion‑protective tape or high‑build polyurethane foam, and installation of closed‑cell insulation to meet R‑5 thermal performance. The project must be completed within a tight schedule, with substantial completion by 11 Dec 2026 and final completion by 15 Jan 2027, and includes liquidated‑damage provisions for delays.
• Scope: ~820 lf of buried 2.5‑in. copper pipe replacement, corrosion protection, insulation, pressure testing, and coordination with multiple underground utilities.
• Requirements: Pre‑qualification for subcontractors ≥ $10 k, adherence to Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) discount points, Drug‑Free Workplace certification, and U.S.‑origin steel/iron limits.
• Deliverables: Completed Bid Form, Subcontractor & Supplier Lists, Bid Bond (5 % of bid), performance/payment bonds, Builder’s Risk insurance, and all required addenda signatures.