State Street Watermain Improvements

The City of Big Rapids seeks competitive bids to replace and upgrade a water distribution corridor on State Street. The scope includes directional drilling of a 14‑inch HDPE water main over approximately 5,200 ft, open‑cut installation of an additional 1,700 ft of water main, seven bore‑and‑jack operations of varying diameters, installation of water services and fire hydrants, and subsequent pavement and sidewalk repairs. Funding is supplied by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Water‑Related Infrastructure Grant, which mandates compliance with Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage requirements. Bidding documents are available free of charge in PDF format from the engineering firm Fleis & VandenBrink, and all bids must be submitted to the City of Big Rapids offices by 2:00 p.m. on March 30, 2026. No pre‑bid conference or site visit is required. • 5,200 ft directionally‑drilled 14″ HDPE water main • 1,700 ft open‑cut water main plus related bore‑and‑jack work • Installation of water services, fire hydrants, and roadway‑surface repairs • Funding contingent on Davis‑Bacon wage compliance • Bids due March 30, 2026 2:00 PM at City Hall (226 N Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI)