Eng 26-04 Elizabeth St Transmission Water Main Abandonment

This contract involves the construction and abandonment of approximately 2,115 feet of a twenty-inch transmission water main along Hupp Avenue and Elizabeth Street in Jackson, Michigan, with the installation of about 1,222 feet of new eight-inch water main at four separate locations. The project includes various bid items such as hot mix asphalt, curb and gutter, sidewalks, curb ramps, turf establishment, water main installation via directional bore, water valves, insertion valves, water service pipes, and bond restoration. Bidders are required to be prequalified under the City of Jackson’s Category I (Water Main) classification and must submit proposals through the City’s e-Procurement Portal by December 11, 2025. The estimated contract value ranges between $500,000 and $1,000,000, although specific pricing details are not provided in the available documentation. The work must adhere to federal civil rights requirements, notably Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and related nondiscrimination clauses, which are incorporated into the contract through appendices. These clauses mandate nondiscrimination in employment, subcontracting, and service delivery, with provisions for record access, reporting, and enforcement actions for noncompliance. The contract emphasizes compliance with federal standards, including the Department of Transportation’s Title 49 CFR Part 21, which governs nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs. It requires contractors to incorporate mandatory clauses, ensure equitable participation of minority- and women-owned businesses where applicable, and permit federal oversight and audits. While the documents specify civil rights and environmental justice obligations, they do not include procurement-specific representations such as entity identifiers (UEI, CAGE), business size certifications, or socioeconomic classifications. The scope of work and performance are geographically confined to the specified project locations in Jackson, with no detailed delivery schedule or technical inspection standards explicitly outlined. The procurement process is managed via the City’s electronic portal, with no mention of physical delivery or specific technical standards beyond civil rights and environmental compliance. Overall, the contract underscores adherence to federal nondiscrimination policies, environmental justice principles, and project-specific construction requirements, with detailed administrative and compliance obligations embedded within the contractual framework.