The Board of Water and Light (BWL) is seeking sealed proposals from qualified contractors to perform supplemental overhead and underground electric line crew work within its service area. The scope includes construction, material standards, compliance with electric transmission and distribution policies, and adherence to BWL’s standard terms and conditions. Bidders must submit a full proposal through the IonWave system by September 29, 2026, respond to any questions by September 25, 2026, and may be required to attend a mandatory bidder‑meeting and site tour (date to be announced). Proposals will be evaluated on responsiveness, price, schedule, experience, financial stability, and other factors at BWL’s discretion. The contract will be awarded to the best‑evaluated bidder, with a local‑preference provision for Lansing‑based firms on contracts ≥ $100,000.
• Sealed RFP for supplemental overhead & underground electric line crew services.
• Issued by Board of Water and Light (Lansing, MI).
• Submission via IonWave; no email proposals accepted.
• Deadline: 9/29/2026 (2 PM ET); questions due 9/25/2026.
• Possible mandatory bidder‑meeting and site walk‑through.
• Evaluation factors: price, schedule, experience, financial stability, compliance.
• Local‑business preference applies for contracts ≥ $100k.
• Contractor responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, insurance, and compliance with BWL safety manual.