Sealed bids for as-needed water and sewer service tap installation in Hamtramck, MI, from Jan 1, 2027 to Dec 31, 2029, with possible two one-year extensions. Unit prices required for various tap sizes. Bid deadline: Nov 24, 2026, 10 AM EST. Bid bond 5% required. RFI deadline: Nov 9, 2026. Work by licensed plumber. Each tap completed within 21 days of work order. Liquidated damages $500/day. Payment within 45 days of invoice. Performance and payment bonds $150,000 each.
Each tap must be complete, including restoration, within 21 calendar days after the work order is issued. each tap shall be complete, including restoration, within 21 calendar days after the work order is issued.
Invoices may be submitted monthly for completed taps, and the city pays within 45 days. owner shall pay each approved invoice within 45 days after receipt.
A two-year correction period applies to each tap. each completed and accepted tap is treated as a separate project for purposes of final payment and the twoyear correction period in article 13 of the general conditions.
Award considers cost effectiveness, past project experience, and ability to complete within timeframe. cost effectiveness, past project experience, ability to complete project within timeframe.
Bidders must demonstrate qualifications, including financial data and previous experience, within 5 days of request. each bidder must be prepared to submit within five 5 days of owners or engineers request, written evidence of any information deemed necessary by the engineer for bid evaluation.
Liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays. contractor shall pay owner, city of hamtramck, 500 for each day that expires after the completion date stated in a work order until that tap is complete.
Failure to submit required data within 5 days may result in bid rejection. failure to submit any such data within the five 5 day period shall give the owner and the engineer the right to finally reject the contractors bid.