Public Works Regular and Emergency Excavation and Related Services

The Grand Traverse County Public Works department in Traverse, Michigan is seeking a contractor to provide regular and emergency excavation and related services. The agency requires these services to maintain infrastructure integrity, address urgent utility failures, and ensure continuous service to customers. The selected provider will handle both scheduled capital improvements and rapid-response emergency repairs for the local utility systems. The scope of work covers excavating to the lines, grades, and dimensions shown on approved plans or as directed by the Engineer of Record. The contractor must maintain stable excavation slopes to prevent cave-ins, utilize compliant backfill materials, and perform televised inspections of sewer lines after repairs to verify integrity. For service continuity, the agency requires the installation of temporary bypass pumping for sewer systems, temporary water service connections, and temporary or permanent erosion control devices. Emergency requirements demand twenty-four-hour on-call response for utility repairs, including water main breaks and sewer collapses. The contractor must maintain adequate staffing, equipment, and materials to address these emergency conditions promptly. Additionally, the provider must implement temporary measures such as traffic control, temporary water service, and electrical bypasses to mitigate hazards and restore essential services quickly. Eligible bidders must be based onshore within the United States. The agency will allow the performance of the work to occur offsite from the bidder's primary facilities, though physical execution occurs at the designated infrastructure sites in Traverse, Michigan. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to determine the cost. The contract period will run for three years from the date of award. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 1, 2026. The agency will evaluate proposals based on the bidder's ability to meet the technical specifications and emergency response requirements.