16344 Specifications.pdf

This is a bidding and contract document issued by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget State Facilities Administration Design and Construction Division for the Central Michigan Fire Alarm Upgrade project at St. Louis, MI (File No. 472.16344.RMP). The project involves a complete replacement of the existing fire alarm system including all devices, wire, and associated equipment, with reuse of existing conduit where possible and replacement as required. Bids must be submitted electronically through the SIGMA VSS website by November 8, 2017 at 2:00 pm Local Time. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour is scheduled for October 30, 2017 at 2:00 pm at 320 Hubbard Street, St. Louis, MI. The contract time is specified as 120 calendar days from Notice-to-Proceed.

The project includes a base bid with a $30,000 allowance and requires a 5% bid guarantee. Performance and payment bonds are required for all bids over $50,000. Liquidated damages are set at $1,000 per calendar day beyond the completion date. The contractor must maintain specific insurance requirements including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Vehicle Liability, Worker's Compensation, Employer's Liability ($1,000,000 each accident/employee/aggregate disease), and Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence). The bid package includes provisions for Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) business preference and Michigan-based business certification for bids over $100,000.