Bid guide
How to bid on Livonia’s 2027 Area 11B Water Main Replacement
What Livonia is buying
The City of Livonia is seeking a contractor for its 2027 Water Main Replacement Project, Area 11B. Work includes about 8,835 feet of pre-chlorinated pipe bursting, 1,500 feet of directional drilling, open-cut water main sections, and associated restoration, along with water services, hydrants, valves, and related work.
This construction IFB may suit firms with substantial Michigan water-main installation experience and the equipment and capacity to perform several installation methods.
Key dates and the bid deadline
The solicitation was published October 14, 2026. The mandatory in-person pre-bid meeting is October 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time at the City of Livonia Department of Public Works, 12973 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48150. Firms that do not attend will not have their bids considered.
Submit the electronic bid through MITN by November 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Bids received by the deadline will be publicly opened and read aloud; the opening will be virtual and may be attended online.
Who can qualify
The prime contractor must document successful completion, on similar-scope projects in Michigan during the last three years, of at least 40,000 linear feet of minimum 8-inch water main installed by directional drilling, 20,000 linear feet installed by pre-chlorinated pipe bursting, and 40,000 linear feet installed by open-cut trench methods. The notice says a bid without documentation supporting these experience requirements is invalid.
This opportunity is best suited to a prime contractor that can substantiate all three experience thresholds. Review the full solicitation to understand the required documentation and other bid conditions.
How to get documents and submit
The plans, specifications, addenda, and electronic submission are on the solicitation listing in BidNet Direct’s MITN Purchasing Group. Register for a free vendor account to view the full notice and bid documents, and submit the response through BidNet Direct before the closing time.
Submit questions in writing to Gus Kandah, Purchasing Manager, at [email protected]. The notice says phone calls will not be accepted. Attend the mandatory meeting in person; meeting minutes will be distributed as an addendum to parties in attendance.
Prepare a complete, competitive bid
Start by checking the plans, specifications, instructions, and every addendum. Build a clear work plan around the specified pipe-bursting, directional-drilling, open-cut, and restoration work, and make sure your pricing covers the stated quantities and related items.
Gather project records that directly support each required experience threshold, including installation method, pipe size, footage, project dates, and Michigan location. Include the required bid security equal to five percent of the proposal; the notice permits a Michigan Standard Form bid bond from an approved surety company. If submitting a cashier’s check, include a photograph of it with the proposal.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Livonia; the original posting controls.