Packard Water Main, Mallets Creek

This contract concerns the construction of a new water main crossing Mallets Creek on Packard Road in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The City will award a unit‑price contract to a single contractor to install 14‑in. HDPE pipe by directional drilling, abandon existing mains, replace pavement, restore sidewalks, curbs, ramps, and turf, and provide all required traffic‑control, erosion control, and utility‑coordination services. The work must start by mid‑June 2026 and be substantially completed by mid‑August 2026, with strict work‑day and holiday restrictions and liquidated‑damage penalties for delays. • Scope includes HDPE water‑main installation, demolition, pavement removal & HMA replacement, concrete curb/sidewalk work, and turf restoration. • Project budget is roughly $685‑$800 k (engineer’s estimate $685 k; bids ranged $720‑$1.08 M). • Awarded to Fonson Company after a competitive RFP (RFP 26‑20) with a bid deadline of 6 April 2026.