Description
The City of Grand Rapids is soliciting bids for a water‑main extension and associated water‑service connections in the Irene‑Linda corridor, including extensive site‑restoration work such as roadway grading, asphalt paving, curb‑gutter, sidewalks, landscaping, and utility coordination. The contract includes a $59,000 unit‑price bid total with a mobilization allowance up to $160,000, and requires a 5 % bid bond, performance and payment bonds, and compliance with a suite of grant‑related (EGLE) and municipal requirements. Work must commence within 7 days of contract execution, achieve substantial completion within 60 days (no later than July 2, 2027) and final completion by May 8, 2028, with liquidated damages of $1,500 per day for delays.
• Scope: install ~2,800 ft of 6‑in and 8‑in water mains, water‑service taps (1‑in & 1.5‑in), fire hydrants, trenching, grading, HMA driveways, concrete curbs/gutters, sidewalks, landscaping, and utility easement restoration.
• Required certifications: pre‑qualification, EGLE grant compliance, debarment/suspension certification, drug‑free workplace, and numerous subcontractor/supplier lists.
• Financials: bid total $59,000, mobilization max $160,000, 5 % bid bond (~$2,950), performance/pay bonds equal to contract price, and $1,500/day liquidated‑damage penalties.