Site work and renovation of a civil project in Garfield Township, Michigan. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

The Charter Township of Garfield owns and operates water infrastructure that provides domestic and fire suppression water service. The water source for the Township is purchased from the City of Traverse City through several mutual metered connection points between the City and Township systems,. The Townships municipal water utilities are operated by the County Department of Public Works (DPW). The DPW is requesting proposals to provide services to perform upgrades to five (5) of these metered connections, known as Master Meter Stations. The scope of work includes removal and replacement of the meters, remote read out displays and installation of cellular communication units along with electrical wiring, conduit, connections and accessories. In addition, the project includes replacement of access frame and hatches, waterproofing, patching and cleaning. Detailed plans and specifications are included with this RFP. Address Questions to: GFA Jennifer Graham, P.E. (Engineer) 123 West Front Street Traverse City, MI 49684 General: o To hold bid open for 60 consecutive calendar days from the bid due date o To enter into and execute a contract with the Grand Traverse County Board of Public Works. Insurance: o Contractor will have Worker's Compensation Insurance in limits required by state law and Comprehensive General Liability Insurance coverage in force for all of its operations under this contract. Bonds: o The Contractor shall include in the proposal price the cost to provide the following: o Maintenance and Guarantee Bond in the amount of 50% of the proposal amount, guarantying for a period of one (1) year from final acceptance of the project work o Letter of Surety, licensed to business in the State of Michigan, stating ability to obtain a Performance Bond, and Labor and Material Bond for 100% of the proposal amount. Schedule: o To be completed by June 1, 2025 o All work must be completed within thirty (30) calendar days from the beginning of removal to final clean up. Delays by inclement weather shall be approved by the DPW manager. Contractor shall provide all equipment and materials necessary to complete the work described herein. The Contractor shall provide a detailed summary of the equipment and services to be provided. The scope of work shall include but shall not be limited to the following: General: o Removal of master meter, associated piping, and appurtenances including electrical controls, supports, anchors, bolts etc. to facilitate replacement of the existing meters in accordance with the attached plans and specifications. o Removal and replacement of existing access hatches and frames in accordance with the attached plans and specifications. o Crack seal / fill any imperfections in concrete meter vaults and waterproof meter vault and all penetrations as indicated on the plans and specifications. o Removal all debris and clean sumps (as applicable) to assure positive drainage of infiltration to the sump area as indicated on the plans. o Contractor shall be responsible to conduct field exploration to verify all conditions prior to beginning work. o All work including staging, storage and equipment shall remain within confines of ROW and existing easements Disconnect and remove existing wiring and controls as applicable. o All wiring and conduit to be compatible with meter manufacturer recommendations and NEC. o Complete Miss Dig prior to any underground excavation. o Mobilization, demolition, offsite disposal, restoration, and cleanup per the attached drawings be included. o Disposal of existing equipment to be removed at the direction of the DPW. o Coordination of delivery and unloading of materials o Traffic Control and property owner coordination to ensure road and/or driveway access. o Temporary power supply as needed to complete work. Most sites have power supply as provided by TCLP and contractor responsible to coordinate as applicable. Townline Meter o Contractor shall comply with schedule and notes identified on the plans to ensure and maintain system operations at all times.The Charter Township of Garfield owns and operates water infrastructure that provides domestic and fire suppression water service. The water source for the Township is purchased from the City of Traverse City through several mutual metered connection points between the City and Township systems,. The Townships municipal water utilities are operated by the County Department of Public Works (DPW). The DPW is requesting proposals to provide services to perform upgrades to five (5) of these metered connections, known as Master Meter Stations. The scope of work includes removal and replacement of the meters, remote read out displays and installation of cellular communication units along with electrical wiring, conduit, connections and accessories. In addition, the project includes replacement of access frame and hatches, waterproofing, patching and cleaning. Detailed plans and specifications are included with this RFP. Address Questions to: GFA Jennifer Graham, P.E. (Engineer) 123 West Front Street Traverse City, MI 49684 General: o To hold bid open for 60 consecutive calendar days from the bid due date o To enter into and execute a contract with the Grand Traverse County Board of Public Works. Insurance: o Contractor will have Worker's Compensation Insurance in limits required by state law and Comprehensive General Liability Insurance coverage in force for all of its operations under this contract. Bonds: o The Contractor shall include in the proposal price the cost to provide the following: o Maintenance and Guarantee Bond in the amount of 50% of the proposal amount, guarantying for a period of one (1) year from final acceptance of the project work o Letter of Surety, licensed to business in the State of Michigan, stating ability to obtain a Performance Bond, and Labor and Material Bond for 100% of the proposal amount. Schedule: o To be completed by June 1, 2025 o All work must be completed within thirty (30) calendar days from the beginning of removal to final clean up. Delays by inclement weather shall be approved by the DPW manager. Contractor shall provide all equipment and materials necessary to complete the work described herein. The Contractor shall provide a detailed summary of the equipment and services to be provided. The scope of work shall include but shall not be limited to the following: General: o Removal of master meter, associated piping, and appurtenances including electrical controls, supports, anchors, bolts etc. to facilitate replacement of the existing meters in accordance with the attached plans and specifications. o Removal and replacement of existing access hatches and frames in accordance with the attached plans and specifications. o Crack seal / fill any imperfections in concrete meter vaults and waterproof meter vault and all penetrations as indicated on the plans and specifications. o Removal all debris and clean sumps (as applicable) to assure positive drainage of infiltration to the sump area as indicated on the plans. o Contractor shall be responsible to conduct field exploration to verify all conditions prior to beginning work. o All work including staging, storage and equipment shall remain within confines of ROW and existing easements Disconnect and remove existing wiring and controls as applicable. o All wiring and conduit to be compatible with meter manufacturer recommendations and NEC. o Complete Miss Dig prior to any underground excavation. o Mobilization, demolition, offsite disposal, restoration, and cleanup per the attached drawings be included. o Disposal of existing equipment to be removed at the direction of the DPW. o Coordination of delivery and unloading of materials o Traffic Control and property owner coordination to ensure road and/or driveway access. o Temporary power supply as needed to complete work. Most sites have power supply as provided by TCLP and contractor responsible to coordinate as applicable. Townline Meter o Contractor shall comply with schedule and notes identified on the plans to ensure and maintain system operations at all times.