2026 Excavation Services – City of Alpena

The City of Alpena is soliciting sealed‑bid proposals for comprehensive excavation services to replace, repair, and install water and sanitary‑sewer infrastructure throughout the city. Bidders must submit hourly rates, unit prices for a typical service replacement, and overhead & profit percentages. The contract requires coordination with a pre‑approved plumbing contractor, adherence to MDOT standards, and strict performance deadlines, including a final completion date of 31 Dec 2026 with a $500 per day late‑completion penalty. Insurance, bonding, and local‑bidder preferences are also mandated. • Scope includes removal/replacement of water mains (ductile‑iron, Class 52) and sewer mains (PVC, ductile‑iron, reinforced‑concrete), valve/hydrant installation, back‑filling, hydrostatic and air‑leak testing, and site restoration. • Mandatory on‑site pre‑proposal meeting; site‑visit window 2 Dec – 16 Dec 2025; sealed‑bid deadline 16 Dec 2025 2:00 PM. • Contract value determined by unit‑price schedules; performance bond and payment bond each equal 100 % of contract price; local‑bidder preference up to 7 % discount for Alpena businesses. • Work must start within 10 days of Notice to Proceed and be completed by 31 Dec 2026; late completion incurs $500/day deduction (excluding Sundays/holidays).