Otsego Lake ARPA Project Statement-final.pdf

DNR PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION

Otsego Lake State Park

Sewer, Electric and Toilet/Shower Replacement and Upgrades Project Statement, September 2022

The DNR Parks and Recreation Division (PRD) is requesting assistance with the Otsego Lake State Park sewer, electric, and toilet/shower building replacement and upgrades. It is anticipated all work associated with this project will occur in a coordinated fashion at the same time.

PROJECT BACKGOUND:

Otsego Lake State Park is located along old US 27 just south of Gaylord, in Otsego County Michigan. The area is known for its great fishing, lake side picnic area, and more than a half-mile of sandy beaches. The park features a 156-site campground, picnic shelters, mini cabin, fishing pier and boat launch.

Many of the park sewer systems were constructed in the mid-1930’s. All park buildings and the sanitation station are connected to a combination of dosing chambers, septic tanks, and drain fields. Over the years these systems have been modified and updated as buildings were replaced or added to the site. The last upgrade was in 2011 when the south campground toilet/shower (T/S) building and drain field was replaced. Many of these systems have exceeded their intended design life and need to be addressed to provide updated facilities that meet current codes. The park campground electric distribution system was last updated in 1987. The electrical system provides shared pedestals between sites which do not meet the demands of today’s camping public. In addition, there is a need for 50-amp power for larger recreational vehicles. The north toilet/shower building was constructed in 1975. Its plumbing systems are becoming outdated with plumbing parts difficult to find and the building does not meet current ADA accessibility requirements.

PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK:

Interested bidders shall provide a complete PSC Proposal for all required Professional Services to evaluate for removal, replacement and upgrade existing park sewer distribution system, campground electrical distribution system and north toilet shower building. Consulting services shall follow the State of Michigan, Department of Management and Budget Contract for Professional Services and DMB Facilities Administration, Design and Construction Division policies and procedures for the development of Contract Bid Documents and Construction Administration. phase 400 - 700 services as required to produce selected improvements including advantages and disadvantages of options, option cost comparisons, and comparative life cycle considerations with a professional recommendation for DNR and DTMB consideration.

Proposals shall include evaluation of north toilet room replacement vs full hook up (water, sewer) for campsites 34-79. Include preliminary assessment and schematic design and estimate of cost to demolish existing north campground, north toilet/shower building and provide individual campsite water and sewer service to approximately 46 campsites within the campground in lieu of new toilet shower building.

All design alternatives shall be based on and take into consideration State and Federal Barrier Free Standards, EGLE campground rules and permit requirements, State and Federal Environmental permits and requirements and State of Michigan License and Regulatory Affairs construction codes and permitting.

The successful consultant shall provide brief bi-weekly design progress updates for the project team. The successful consultant shall provide brief bi-weekly design progress updates for the project team.

Professional services for Otsego Lake State Park shall include but are not limited to:

Sewer System:

• Sewer system analysis and recommendations for upgrades including planning, design, permitting and contract document preparation including construction oversight.

• Evaluation for upgrade or replacement all existing sewer distribution lines, manholes, tanks, dosing chambers and pumps.

• Provide as necessary hour meters and/or waste monitoring system to meet EGLE reporting requirements.

• New connections to existing toilet shower buildings, sanitation station, bathhouse, community building, and park HQ.

• New sanitary connection for Host site in south campground.

• Evaluation for upgrade if determined necessary the existing park sewer lines and lift stations

• All new distribution lines shall be directly bored to minimize environmental impact and campsite restoration.

Water Distribution

• Extension of water distribution system and add water spigot at Host site in south campground.

Electric Distribution:

• Electric system analysis and recommendations for upgrades including planning, design, permitting and contract document preparation including construction oversight

• Electrical services and new Switchboard Panels shall be sized to accommodate connected electrical loads and to meet the minimum quantity (20%) of 50A camper pedestals will be installed to meet current National Electrical Code requirements.

• Provide additional cost breakdown and analysis to increase the number of 50A pedestals to 26%.

• Provide a circuit breaker for the toilet-shower building feed of increased capacity to accommodate future renovations.

• Provide new feeds as necessary for proposed sanitary improvements, existing fish cleaning station, bath house, community building. The toilet shower feeds and circuit breaker to be sized with additional capacity for future replacement.

• Increase the electrical service and distribution panel capacity for campground to meet current code requirement. Include Surge Protection Devices to protect against voltage spikes, transients, lightning strikes and to aid in protecting camper owned electronic equipment will be installed in each distribution panel.

• All feeders to camper pedestals and camp buildings will be installed in conduit to meet current installation practices and to provide a more maintenance friendly system for future use.

• Site Improvements shall include but not be limited to the following:

o Provide updates to 5% of the existing campsites sites to meet the requirements for ADA access according to the Outdoor Developed Areas Guide.

o Provide design assistance to DNR staff to accommodate required grading of campsites to aid in providing additional useable campsite camping area.

• Additional Electrical Considerations:

o All campground electric system conductors are intended to be aluminum/copper.

o All new electric distribution conduit and conductors shall be directly bored to minimize environmental impact and campsite restoration.

o All conduit and conductors are desired to be installed a minimum of 30 inches below grade and traceable.

Toilet/Shower Building:

• Remove and replace existing north toilet/shower building.

• Soil borings topographic survey in support of the proposed toilet/shower buildings.

• Evaluation and integration of standard toilet plans to incorporate site specific details including recommendations for improvements.

• Site improvements shall include but not be limited to the following:

o Accessible walkways o Parking spaces

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Preparation and submission of all required permit applications and permit application fees including but not limited to EGLE, LARA, EGLE Campground Unit, SESC shall be included.

• A minimum of 3 face to face project team meetings with meetings likely to be Project kick off meeting and site analysis, Phase 400 50% and Phase 500 50%.

• All potential bidders are required to have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) registered in SIGMA.

• Include in your Phase 400 or 500 reimbursable line items for the following Allowance(s) o Permitting Allowance: $2500 o Testing Allowance: $2500

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:

• E98_Topographic map_1.12-1935

• E107_SANITATION STATION PLANS_08.19.1965

• E109_Campground Electrical (North & South) As-Built_1.1.1987

• U1_Utilities (sheet1)_1987

• Otsego Lake State Park CG-Map

Standard Toilet Shower Plan and Specifications and all existing park utility drawings will be made available to the successful bidder including sewer distribution, water distribution and electric distribution.

PROJECT SCHEDULE:

The camping use season is from April 1st – October it is anticipated that the consulting data collection and planning may take place in a coordinated and conscientious manner during this time frame as needed.

A proposed project schedule shown in weeks shall be provided as part of the proposal submission. Biweekly PSC progress updates will be required for the project team.

DNR Parks and Recreation Regional Field Planner is Ronda Osga (989) 619-6426.