C 219 Detroit Lead Service Line Removal

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District is issuing a pre‑solicitation notice for a Firm‑Fixed‑Price construction contract to remove lead service lines (approximately one foot each) from multiple corporation stops in Detroit’s public right‑of‑way. The contractor will mobilize to various neighborhood sites, excavate the stops, cut and abandon the lead sections, backfill, and restore the excavations. The solicitation will be a 100 % Small Business Set‑Aside and will be conducted as a Request for Quote (RFQ). • Scope: Cut and remove ~1 ft of lead service line at each corporation stop across several neighborhoods. • Work type: Demolition/removal of water‑utility infrastructure (PSC P500). • Contract: Firm‑Fixed‑Price, bid‑bond required, small‑business‑only (SBA set‑aside). • Anticipated timeline: RFQ to be released Fall 2026; award expected Fall/Winter 2026.