Waterford Twp Local Road Water Main Replacement Project

BID No. 26-03
Charter Township of Waterford
Local Road Water Main Replacement
Charter Township of Waterford
5200 Civic Center Drive
Waterford, MI 48329
www.waterfordmi.gov
May 19, 2026

Charter Township of Waterford DLZ Job No. 2545-7977-00
Local Road Water Main Replacement 2026
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Charter Township of Waterford, Michigan
Charter Township of Waterford Local Road Water Main Replacement
General Notice
Charter Township of Waterford (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:
Bid 26-03: Charter Township of Waterford Local Road Water Main Replacement
(DLZ No. 2545-7977-00)
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Charter Township of Waterford Hall
located at 5200 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, Michigan 48329, until Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 2:00
local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside the following,
Attention: Gary Allison, Township Clerk
Sealed Bid for: Bid 26-03: Charter Township of Waterford - Local Road Water Main Replacement
and shall clearly show the name of the submitter.
The Project includes the following Work:
The project, of which the Work under the contract documents is a part, is generally described as follows:
Removal and replacement of 2,417 LF of watermain and reconstruction of approximately 6,818 square
yards of HMA pavement on Calvert Ave, Starr Ave, and Waterly Ave.
Bids are requested for the following Contract: Charter Township of Waterford Local Road Water Main
Replacement
Obtaining the Bidding Documents
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website:
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:
DLZ Michigan, Inc.
4494 Elizabeth Lake Rd. Waterford, MI 48328
mgrenier@dlz.com
248-681-7800
Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday
through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and may obtain copies of the Bidding
Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be
available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets
of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.
Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office by paying a deposit of
$50.00 for each set. Make deposit checks for Bidding Documents payable to DLZ Michigan, Inc.
EJCDC(R) C-111, Advertisement for Bids for Construction Contract.
Copyright(C) 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies,
and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved.
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Charter Township of Waterford DLZ Job No. 2545-7977-00
Local Road Water Main Replacement 2026
Instructions to Bidders.
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award,
refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
This Advertisement is issued by:
Owner: Charter Township of Waterford
By: Anthony Bartolotta
Title: Township Supervisor
Date: May 12, 2026
EJCDC(R) C-111, Advertisement for Bids for Construction Contract.
Copyright(C) 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies,
and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved.
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SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD
LOCAL ROAD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
May 2026
Prepared for
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD
5200 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
WATERFORD, MICHIGAN 48329
Prepared by:
4494 Elizabeth Lake Road
Waterford, Michigan 48328
tel (248) 681-7800 fax (248) 681-2660
File No. 2545-7977-00
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[EJCDC]

BIDDING & CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD
LOCAL ROAD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BIDDING AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS Section No.
Project Title Page .......................................................................................................................................... 00-01-01
Index Contents.............................................................................................................................................. 00-01-10
INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions to Bidders ................................................................................................................................. C200
BIDDING
Bid Form ....................................................................................................................................................... C410
Bid Bond ....................................................................................................................................................... C430
Qualifications Statement ............................................................................................................................. C451
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Notice of Award ............................................................................................................................................ C510
Agreement .................................................................................................................................................... C520
Notice-to-Proceed ........................................................................................................................................ C550
Project Forms
Performance Bond ........................................................................................................................................
Payment Bond ..............................................................................................................................................
Maintenance and Guarantee Bond ..............................................................................................................
Application for Payment ............................................................................................................................... C620
Closeout Forms
Certificate of Substantial Completion .......................................................................................................... C625
Notice of Acceptability ................................................................................................................................. C626
CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
General Conditions ....................................................................................................................................... C700
Supplementary Conditions- General ............................................................................................................ C800
Change Order ............................................................................................................................................... C941
Field Order ................................................................................................................................................... C942
General Requirements
Index .................................................................................................................................................... .........01-00-01
General Requirements ........................................................................................................................ .........01-10-00
Price and Payment Procedures ........................................................................................................... .........01-20-00
Administrative Requirements.............................................................................................................. .........01-30-00
Regulatory Requirements .................................................................................................................... .........01-41-00
Quality Requirements .......................................................................................................................... .........01-43-00
Temporary Facilities and Controls ....................................................................................................... .........01-50-00
Execution and Closeout requirements ................................................................................................ .........01-70-00
DLZ Job Number # 2545-7977-00 05/12/2026
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Technical Specifications
Concrete Forming and Accessories .................................................................................................... .........031000
Concrete Reinforcing ........................................................................................................................... .........032000
Cast-In-Place Concrete ....................................................................................................................... .........033000
Concrete Curing ................................................................................................................................... .........033900
Excavation ........................................................................................................................................... .........312316
Trenching ............................................................................................................................................. .........312316.13
Fill............ ............................................................................................................................................. .........312323
Erosion and Sedimentation Controls ................................................................................................... .........312500
Soils for Exterior Improvements ......................................................................................................... .........320513
Aggregate base Courses ...................................................................................................................... .........321123
Asphalt Paving .................................................................................................................................... .........321216
Sidewalks ............................................................................................................................................. .........321623
Soil Preparation .................................................................................................................................. .........329113
Landscaping ......................................................................................................................................... .........329119
Seeding ............................................................................................................................................... .........329219
Disinfection of Water Utility Piping Systems ....................................................................................... .........330110.58
Hydrostatic Testing ............................................................................................................................. .........330505.31
Thrust Restraint for Utility Piping ........................................................................................................ .........330509.33
Public Water Utility Distribution Piping .............................................................................................. .........331413
Valves and Hydrants for Water Utility Service .................................................................................... .........331419
Stormwater Culverts ........................................................................................................................... .........334213
Special Provisions
Machine Grading, Modified
Ditching
Traffic Control
Restoration
DLZ Project # 2545-7977-00
05/12/2026
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Charter Township of Waterford DLZ Job No. 2545-7977-00
Local Road Water Main Replacement 2026
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Charter Township of Waterford, Michigan
Charter Township of Waterford Local Road Water Main Replacement
General Notice
Charter Township of Waterford (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:
Bid 26-03: Charter Township of Waterford Local Road Water Main Replacement
(DLZ No. 2545-7977-00)
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Charter Township of Waterford Hall
located at 5200 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, Michigan 48329, until Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 2:00
local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside the following,
Attention: Gary Allison, Township Clerk
Sealed Bid for: Bid 26-03: Charter Township of Waterford - Local Road Water Main Replacement
and shall clearly show the name of the submitter.
The Project includes the following Work:
The project, of which the Work under the contract documents is a part, is generally described as follows:
Removal and replacement of 2,417 LF of watermain and reconstruction of approximately 6,818 square
yards of HMA pavement on Calvert Ave, Starr Ave, and Waterly Ave.
Bids are requested for the following Contract: Charter Township of Waterford Local Road Water Main
Replacement
Obtaining the Bidding Documents
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website:
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:
DLZ Michigan, Inc.
4494 Elizabeth Lake Rd. Waterford, MI 48328
mgrenier@dlz.com
248-681-7800
Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday
through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and may obtain copies of the Bidding
Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be
available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets
of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.
Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office by paying a deposit of
$50.00 for each set. Make deposit checks for Bidding Documents payable to DLZ Michigan, Inc.
EJCDC(R) C-111, Advertisement for Bids for Construction Contract.
Copyright(C) 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies,
and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved.
Page 1 of 2

Charter Township of Waterford DLZ Job No. 2545-7977-00
Local Road Water Main Replacement 2026
Instructions to Bidders.
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award,
refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
This Advertisement is issued by:
Owner: Charter Township of Waterford
By: Anthony Bartolotta
Title: Township Supervisor
Date: May 15, 2026
EJCDC(R) C-111, Advertisement for Bids for Construction Contract.
Copyright(C) 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies,
and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved.
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Charter Township of Waterford DLZ Job No. 2545-7977-00
Local Road Water Main Replacement 2026
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Article 1- Defined Terms ............................................................................................................................. 1
Article 2- Bidding Documents ..................................................................................................................... 1
Article 3- Qualifications of Bidders ............................................................................................................. 2
Article 4- Pre-Bid Conference ..................................................................................................................... 3
Article 5- Site and Other Areas; Existing Site Conditions; Examination of Site; Owner's Safety Program;
Other Work at the Site .................................................................................................................................. 3
Article 6- Bidder's Representations and Certifications............................................................................... 4
Article 7- Interpretations and Addenda ..................................................................................................... 5
Article 8- Bid Security ................................................................................................................................. 5
Article 9- Contract Times ............................................................................................................................ 6
Article 10- Substitute and "Or Equal" Items ............................................................................................... 6
Article 11- Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Others ..................................................................................... 6
Article 12- Preparation of Bid ..................................................................................................................... 7
Article 13- Basis of Bid ................................................................................................................................ 8
Article 14- Submittal of Bid ......................................................................................................................... 8
Article 15- Modification and Withdrawal of Bid ......................................................................................... 9
Article 16- Opening of Bids ......................................................................................................................... 9
Article 17- Bids to Remain Subject to Acceptance ..................................................................................... 9
Article 18- Evaluation of Bids and Award of Contract ................................................................................ 9
Article 19- Bonds and Insurance ............................................................................................................... 10
Article 20- Signing of Agreement .............................................................................................................. 10
EJCDC(R) C-200, Instructions to Bidders for Construction Contract.
Copyright(C) 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies,
and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved.
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Charter Township of Waterford DLZ Job No. 2545-7977-00
Local Road Water Main Replacement 2026
ARTICLE 1-DEFINED TERMS
1.01 Terms used in these Instructions to Bidders have the meanings indicated in the General Conditions
and Supplementary Conditions. Additional terms used in these Instructions to Bidders have the
meanings indicated below:
A. Issuing Office-The office from which the Bidding Documents are to be issued, and which
registers plan holders.
ARTICLE 2-BIDDING DOCUMENTS
2.01 Bidder shall obtain a complete set of Bidding Requirements and proposed Contract Documents
(together, the Bidding Documents). See the Agreement for a list of the Contract Documents. It is
Bidder's responsibility to determine that it is using a complete set of documents in the preparation
of a Bid. Bidder assumes sole responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use
of incomplete documents, by Bidder itself or by its prospective Subcontractors and Suppliers.
2.02 Bidding Documents are made available for the sole purpose of obtaining Bids for completion of
the Project and permission to download or distribution of the Bidding Documents does not confer
a license or grant permission or authorization for any other use. Authorization to download
documents, or other distribution, includes the right for plan holders to print documents solely for
their use, and the use of their prospective Subcontractors and Suppliers, provided the plan holder
pays all costs associated with printing or reproduction. Printed documents may not be re-sold
under any circumstances.
2.03 Bidder may register as a plan holder and obtain complete sets of Bidding Documents, in the
number and format stated in the Advertisement or invitation to bid, from the Issuing Office.
Bidders may rely that sets of Bidding Documents obtained from the Issuing Office are complete,
unless an omission is blatant. Registered plan holders will receive Addenda issued by Owner.
2.04 Electronic Documents
A. When the Bidding Requirements indicate that electronic (digital) copies of the Bidding
Documents are available, such documents will be made available to the Bidders as Electronic
Documents in the manner specified.
1. Bidding Documents will be provided in Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) (.pdf)
format. It is the intent of the Engineer and Owner that such Electronic Documents are
to be exactly representative of the paper copies of the documents. However, because
the Owner and Engineer cannot totally control the transmission and receipt of
Electronic Documents nor the Contractor's means of reproduction of such documents,
the Owner and Engineer cannot and do not guarantee that Electronic Documents and
reproductions prepared from those versions are identical in every manner to the paper
copies.
B. Unless otherwise stated in the Bidding Documents, the Bidder may use and rely upon
complete sets of Electronic Documents of the Bidding Documents, described in
Paragraph 2.06.A above. However, Bidder assumes all risks associated with differences
arising from transmission/receipt of Electronic Documents versions of Bidding Documents
and reproductions prepared from those versions and, further, assumes all risks, costs, and
EJCDC(R) C-200, Instructions to Bidders for Construction Contract.
Copyright(C) 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies,
and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved.
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