This is a public tender notice from the City of Milwaukee for lead service line replacements. Bids will be opened on May 29, 2026. The project involves replacing lead service lines using trenchless methods at various locations throughout the city. Qualified, licensed, and bonded contractors are required. Key requirements include obtaining permits, site visits, scheduling with property owners, procurement of water filter pitchers, traffic control, erosion control, excavation, installation of copper service lines, and restoration of pavement, curb, gutter, and walks. Specific start and completion dates are provided for three project lots. Contractors must ensure continuous work and meet daily production rates. Residency and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) requirements are detailed, along with apprenticeship mandates. Bid security is required. Bids can be submitted electronically via Bid Express or by email. Payment and payroll monitoring using specific software are mandatory for awarded contracts. The contract is subject to Davis Bacon, American Iron and Steel (AIS), and Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions.
The bid notice specifies that substantial completion of all lead service line replacements must be completed by December 11, 2026, for Project 1, December 30, 2026, for Project 2, and May 28, 2027, for Project 3. All work, including permanent restoration, must be completed by April 30, 2027, for Project 1 and Project 2, and June 11, 2027, for Project 3. The bid notice states, substantial completion of all lsl replacements must be completed by december 11, 2026.
The bid notice mentions that contractors awarded a contract valued at $25,**** or more are required to participate in training on the City of Milwaukee's B2GNOW contract compliance software within 30 days of the contract award date and regularly provide timely subcontractor payment information. The bid notice states, all contractors awarded a contract valued at 25, **** or more are required to participate in training on the city of milwaukees b2gnow contract compliance software within 30 days of the contract award date.
Qualified bidders shall have the necessary equipment and experience to replace lead service lines using trenchless methods including, but not limited to, pulling, hole hogging, boring, and directional drilling. The bid notice states, qualified bidders shall have the necessary equipment and experience to replace lead service lines using trenchless methods including, but not limited to, the following pulling, hole hogging, boring, and directional drilling.
The bid notice states, liquidated damages, per diem: 1, **** and failure to maintain continuous work as required will result in the assessment of a per diem charge for every calendar day the contractor does not perform work on the project, unless such delay is authorized under the conditions stated above.
The bid notice indicates that a site visit prior to work beginning may be included in the scope of work. The bid notice states, work may include, but is not limited to, the procurement of all necessary permits, a site visit prior to work beginning, scheduling the installation with the property owner. . .
