Surveying, Drafting, and Design Services for the Installation of Water Main at Multiple Locations

The Lansing Board of Water and Light (BWL) seeks a qualified consulting firm to provide comprehensive surveying, base mapping, design, permitting, geotechnical, and construction‑engineering services for the replacement and installation of multiple water mains throughout the city. The scope covers topographic surveys, detailed design drawings (including plans, profiles, traffic and erosion control), permit acquisition, core sampling and geotechnical analysis, construction‑phase engineering support, and final as‑built documentation. The consultant must submit phased design deliverables (50%, 75%, 95%, and final), three budgetary design scenarios per segment, and a full fee proposal with a not‑to‑exceed cap. The work must be completed by mid‑January 2027 for design tasks, with construction engineering to begin in spring 2027. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting 10/14/2026 (in‑person or virtual). • Surveying of existing utilities, curb lines, and right‑of‑way conditions. • Design of 8‑inch and 6‑inch ductile‑iron water mains, hydrants, valves, and service tie‑ins across three street segments. • Preparation of construction‑ready plans at 1" = 40' scale, including traffic, erosion, and environmental controls. • Permit assistance and coordination with City of Lansing and state agencies. • Geotechnical coring, soil classification, and reporting. • Construction‑phase engineering, inspection, CCTV, and final punch‑list. • Fee proposal based on actual cost plus overhead/profit, with required insurance.