Design Build Advertisement 24226.pdf

DTMB-0415 (R 9/24)

DESIGN BUILD PROJECT ADVERTISEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY, MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

STATE FACILITIES ADMINISTRATION

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION DIVISION

This form is required for the advertisement of all construction projects. (1984 PA 431)

DTMB FILE NO.

751/24226.SAA

DATE

8/14/25

ADVERTISEMENT DATE

August 14, 2025 – September 17, 2025

BID DUE DATE

September 17, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m. EASTERN time

PROJECT NAME AND LOCATION (INCLUDE STREET ADDRESS)

Department of Natural Resources – Parks & Recreation Division – Solar Arrays:

Straits State Harbor 409 S Huron St, Mackinaw City, MI 49701

WALK-THROUGH INSPECTION DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION

A MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING will be conducted at 9:00am on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the site: Straits State Harbor, 409 S Huron St, Mackinaw City, MI 49701

MANDATORY Yes No

NOTE: An individual is only permitted to represent one bidder at a mandatory walk-through.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Requesting a Design Build Entity (DBE) to provide services for proposed placement, design and construction of new solar arrays at the Straights State Harbor site. Canopy-style steel structure panels to run east-west along existing sidewalk, and additional ground-mounted panels will be located on existing island / North Pier. (see site sketch for approximate locations). Solar panel locations will also note points of interconnect, PV concept, and address possible utility location conflicts. Phase 100 Report is attached for subsurface conditions at canopy location only. Ground mounted array to be a Deduct Alternate.

Additional Considerations:

• Ground penetrating radar may be needed to locate existing utilities

• Proposed locations will need field verification

• Include topography survey, push-pull testing and soil borings as needed to perform the work

• Energy production is intended to maximize the offset allowed by the Utility and maximize savings to the DNR.

• Connection of new service to the existing service shall be underground for ground mounted locations. DBE to work with local utility company for electrical interconnection

• DBE to provide all items necessary for design and construction, including grading and soil considerations, foundation design, solar array design targeted goals

• DBE to submit 50% and 90% contract document design review drawings for owner review 7 days prior to review meeting. Virtual Teams meetings are acceptable for document review.

• DBE to provide updated schedule at each meeting

• Subsurface conditions will need analysis for footing design. See attached Phase 100 Report

• Include time for team meetings – twice a month progress meetings are required during the construction phase. Virtual Teams meetings are acceptable.

• Meet State and local codes including SESC and EGLE as required. Submit sealed plans to LARA plan review and permits.

• Additional requirements as outlined in the Design Build Contract

Proposed project schedule:

September 17, 2025 Bids Due October 21, 2025 State Ad Board contract approval November, 2025 Design Build Entity under contract

May, 2026 Substantial Completion

Attachments:

01 – Straights State Harbor Triangle Phase 100 Report 02 – Proposed Solar Array Locations 03 – Interval Data FY24 & FY25 04 – Existing Site Plan

Please NOTE:

• All bid responses require proof of State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.

• Bid responses and bid attachments MUST be uploaded to SIGMA VSS.

• Contractors should only submit a maximum of two (2) attachments (both being less than 25 MB) for bid responses. One attachment is to be bid documents (i.e., Bid Summary, Bid Schedule, Bid Bond, Certification forms, Signature Authority, etc.) and if applicable, the other attachment should be Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) information (DD214, Proof of 51% Ownership and Proof of Service-Connected Disability).

•• Do not wait until just before the 2:00 p.m. solicitation deadline to submit your bid response. SIGMA VSS will not allow a proposal to be submitted after 2:00 p.m., even if a portion of the bid response has been uploaded.

•• If you experience issues or have questions regarding your electronic submission, you must contact the SIGMA Help Desk for assistance prior to the 2:00 p.m., solicitation deadline. You may contact the SIGMA Help Desk by telephone at 517.284.0540 or toll-free at 888.734.9749.

You may also email the SIGMA Help Desk at sigma-procurement-helpdesk@michigan.gov

• Please email the Design and Construction Contract Specialists if you are having SIGMA VSS issues. Please include your SIGMA ticket number and any supporting documentation (i.e., screenshots) to Anne Watros (WatrosA@michigan.gov) and Don Klein (KleinD4@michigan.gov).

• You may be asked by our contract specialists to email your bid response. Emailed submissions will require DCD approval and will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

• Approved emailed submissions MUST be received prior to 2:00 p.m. deadline to be considered responsive and responsible.

• Bid Responses should not be emailed to the Project Director.

5% BID SECURITY REQUIRED

NIGP CODES: 90625,90628,90692, 90921, 92531, 92533, 90924, 92578, 92595, 91016, 91438, 91479

ACCEPTING QUESTIONS UNTIL:

Please do not submit online questions via SIGMA VSS. ALL questions should be emailed to Sheryl Ananich at ananichs@michigan.gov address no later than 2:00 p.m., Eastern on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

REFERENCE STANDARDS: This project will comply with all codes, standards, regulations, and workers’ safety rules that are administered by federal agencies (EPA, OSHA and DOT), state agencies (DHHS, EGLE, DNR, and MIOSHA), and any other local regulations and standards that may apply.

Documents & Bid Results may be obtained from:

https://sigma.michigan.gov/webapp/PRDVSS2X1/AltSelfService

Project Director: Sheryl Ananich

Address: 3111 W St Joseph Street, Lansing, MI 48917

Phone: (517) 243-7605

Email: ananichs@michigan.gov mailto:sigma-procurement-helpdesk@michigan.gov mailto:WatrosA@michigan.gov mailto:KleinD4@michigan.gov mailto:ananichs@michigan.gov https://sigma.michigan.gov/webapp/PRDVSS2X1/AltSelfService

Approved by: Sheryl Ananich