Bids are solicited for the Dingell Drive South Tunnel Waterproofing project at the Wayne County Airport Authority. The project involves excavation, concrete structural repairs, waterproofing, demolition, and drainage repairs. Key dates include a prebid question deadline of July 8, 2026, and a bid deadline of July 21, 2026. The contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications, including a written safety program, specific experience for project managers and superintendents, and a project scheduler. The contract term is from board approval until final payment. Liquidated damages apply for failure to meet substantial or final completion dates.
Substantial completion is anticipated in August 2027 for Work Area A1, May 2028 for Work Area B, and October 2028 for Work Area C. Final completion includes all restoration and cleanup.
The owner will pay the contractor monthly for work performed upon submission of a correct and complete invoice. Retainage will be withheld in accordance with the Michigan Public Agency Construction Contracts Act.
The award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming with all material terms and conditions of the RFB, is the lowest in price.
Bidders must have a written safety program, an EMR of 1. 0 or less over the past three years, a project manager with 10 years of experience, two project superintendents with 10 years of supervisory experience, and a project scheduler with 5 years of scheduling experience.
Liquidated damages for failure to meet substantial completion dates are $25,**** per day. Failure to execute the contract within 15 days of award may result in forfeiture of the bid guarantee.
A prebid meeting is recommended but not mandatory. A prebid meeting concerning this RFB may be held. If so, the date, time and location are indicated on the cover page of this RFB.
Protests must be filed in writing within the timeframes outlined in section 9 of the Airport Authority Procurement and Contracting Ordinance.
Bidders may be disqualified for submitting more than one bid, evidence of collusion, being in default, or not meeting minimum qualifications.
