The project consists of furnishing all material and constructing the following approximate quantities: Installation of radio antennae to pick up nearly 4,000 existing water meters throughout the City of Muskegon Heights, communications equipment and software for receiving automated meter reads into a centralized location. Including all necessary appurtenances and restoration. The Prime Contractor is hereby notified that their bidding on this project must follow, document, and maintain documentation of their Good Faith Efforts to ensure that DBEs have the opportunity to participate in the project by increasing DBE awareness of procurement efforts and outreach. Posting solicitations for quotes/proposals from DBEs on the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association (MITA) website in accordance with conditions detailed in Exhibit 1 is recommended Soliciting DBEs for bids can also take the form of direct emails, phone solicitations, posting a notice on your Website, etc. See the Proposal Checklist and Appendix A for additional requirement The work to be performed under this contract will be financed and paid for by funds received from by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Drinking Water Revolving Fund (DWRF) and with City of Muskegon Heights local funds. DWRF monies will be received by the City of Muskegon Heights. Davis-Bacon/Prevailing Federal Wages apply to this project. Federal Labor Standards Provisions and associated documents that are incorporated in this contract are included in Appendix A. The DWRF Project Number is 7576-01. The Contractor also will be required to comply with the debarment and American Iron and Steel contractual language included in Appendix A. A bid bond, certified check, or cashiers check payable to City of Muskegon in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total price shall accompany each bid. This surety shall bind the bidder for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days after the receipt of bids. All work shall be substantially completed on September 2, 2024. Project completion shall occur on or before September 17, 2024. See agreement for specific milestone requirements
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