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Macomb Township awards $4.2 million MA01 water‑system replacement to PayMar Enterprises
Summary
After an RFP and review process, the Macomb Township Board unanimously awarded the MA01 replacement contract to PayMar Enterprises for $4,215,612; staff emphasized a Feb. 1, 2025 GLWA reconnection deadline and noted the bid exceeds the $2.6 million budget estimate.
Macomb Township awarded the MA01 replacement construction contract to PayMar Enterprises for $4,215,612 following a competitive RFP process and an internal review panel.
Kevin Johnson, representing DPW and engineering, told the board the RFP opened Nov. 26 and two bids were received. A seven‑member review team scored proposals on professional qualifications, past experience, proposed work plan and schedule; interviews were held Dec. 6. Johnson said PayMar demonstrated strong qualifications and recent related projects, including a Shelby Township storage tank job completed "within budget," and that PayMar is familiar with Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) processes.
Johnson underscored schedule risk: "February 1, 2025 is a key date because we need to make sure this connection... we have adequate pressure to the township residents for the springtime," and indicated crews must reconnect by that date to protect water pressure for irrigation season. He said the contractor expects to start paperwork immediately and that the project goal for full completion is July 1, 2025.
The presented low bid exceeded the budgeted amount: staff noted the capital plan included a $2,600,000 estimate, and Johnson explained that earlier budget figures were preliminary and pre‑design. The board discussed the scoring approach (which emphasizes qualifications and experience over cost in the professional category) and accepted staff recommendations. Trustee Oliver moved to award the construction to PayMar Enterprises at $4,215,612; the motion passed unanimously.
Board members stressed the need to order long‑lead items promptly and to maintain close communication with GLWA and utility partners to avoid interruptions. Staff said they will continue to monitor schedule and coordinate required permits and interconnections.
