RFP 210000002257 DMG Brine Tank.docx

Department of Transportation Proposal for Salt Brine Tank and Secondary Containment Request for Proposal No. RFP 210000002257 Solicitation Contact: Klatra Pickett Email: pickettk1@michigan.gov

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for:

Furnish and Install a 20’-0” x 32’x0” secondary containment structure and one 10,000 gallon, Twelve foot diameter Salt Brine Tank.

RFP Timeline

*A bidder’s proposal received at 3:00:01 p.m. Eastern is late and subject to disqualification.

This RFP is subject to change. Check www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS for current information.

Michigan.gov/MiProcurement

RFP 210000002257

proposal instructions

Version 11(5/2020)

Version 12 (10/2020) 2

1. PROPOSAL PREPARATION. The State recommends reading all RFP materials prior to preparing a proposal, particularly these Proposal Instructions and the Vendor Questions Worksheet. Bidders must follow these Proposal Instructions and provide a complete response to the items indicated in the table below. References and links to websites or external sources may not be used in lieu of providing the information requested in the RFP within the proposal. Include the bidder’s company name in the header of all documents submitted with your proposal.

RFP Structure and Documentation

20SP-205A-01 -Non-Hazardous Contaminated Material Informational

2. CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE STATE. The sole point of contact for the State concerning this RFP is listed on the Cover Page. Contacting any other State personnel, agent, consultant, or representative about this RFP may result in bidder disqualification.

3. MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING.

A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2021, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. EST.

Phone Conference: call in (audio only) +1 248-509-0316 United States Phone Conference ID: 495 667 211#

If needed Bidders can schedule an individual site visit during the meeting.

Scheduled viewings will be at: 1500 E Ferry Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48211

COVID-19

All employees and visitors entering a MDOT facility will require face mask and signature on a health screen questionnaire regarding principal symptoms of COVID-19. Employees and Visitors that have principal symptoms of COVID-19 will not be given entrance into the building.

The purpose of the pre-proposal meeting is to discuss the RFP and the work to be performed, and may include an inspection of the facility to receive the goods or services sought in this RFP.] Statements made by the Solicitation Manager or designee at a pre-proposal meeting are not considered modifications to the RFP. If, however, the Solicitation Manager determines modifications to the RFP are warranted after the meeting, modifications will be posted in writing on www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS as explained in the Modifications section of this document Attendance at the pre-proposal meeting is limited to [1] person per bidder. If the pre-proposal meeting is mandatory, a bidder may be disqualified by being late. Subcontractor sign-in is permitted in lieu of the bidder as evidence of attendance. Accessibility requests for reasonable accommodations at the pre-proposal meeting should be made with the Solicitation Manager at least 10 business days before the date of the meeting. Accommodation requests received outside this time period cannot be guaranteed.

4. MODIFICATIONS. The State may modify this RFP at any time. Modifications will be posted on www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS. This is the only method by which the RFP may be modified.

5. QUESTIONS. Bidder questions about this RFP must be posted on www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS] to the Solicitation Manager no later than the time and date specified on the Cover Page. In the interest of transparency, only written questions are accepted. Answers to questions will be posted on www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS. Submit questions using the format below; a Microsoft Excel format or similar is suggested.

6. DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL.

Electronic – The bidder must submit its proposal, all attachments, and any modifications or withdrawals electronically through www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS. The price proposal should be saved separately from all other proposal documents. The bidder should submit all documents in a modifiable (native) format (examples include but are not limited to Microsoft Word or Excel and Google Docs or Sheets). In addition to submitting documents in a modifiable format, the bidder may also submit copies of documents in PDF. Attachment file size is limited to 6 MB per document. Bidder’s failure to submit a proposal as required may result in disqualification. The proposal and attachments must be fully uploaded and submitted prior to the proposal deadline. Do not wait until the last minute to submit a proposal, as the SIGMA VSS system requires the creation of an account and entry of certain information, in addition to uploading and submitting the materials. The SIGMA VSS system will not allow a proposal to be submitted after the proposal deadline identified in the solicitation Closing On/Closing Date fields (Summary view/Detail view), even if a portion of the proposal has been uploaded.

Questions on how to submit information or how to navigate in the SIGMA VSS system can be answered by calling (517) 284-0540 or (888) 734-9749. The Solicitation Manager will not provide assistance related to the submittal of the proposal and all attachments on the day of the proposal deadline. Responsibility for a complete submission lies with the bidder.

7. MANDATORY MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. To avoid disqualification, the bidder must provide documentation to support the following:

Must be currently listed as a Licensed General Contractor within the Michigan Department of License and Regulatory Affairs.

Reference LARA link: https://aca-prod.accela.com/LARA/Default.aspx Only proposals meeting the mandatory minimum requirements will be considered for evaluation.

8. EVALUATION PROCESS.

The results of this RFP will result in one single award.

Step 1:

Pass or Fail given for:

a. Completion of Confidential Treatment Form (CIF)

b. Completion of Vendor Questionnaire and Worksheet

c. Completion of Schedule A with or without exception

d. Acceptance to State Terms and Conditions

Step 2: After receiving a Pass for Step 1

e. MDOT will first review bid responses that accept Schedule A without exception.

f. It will be at the discretion of MDOT to review bidder exceptions for consideration of award.

Step 3: Bid responses will receive a technical evaluation as stated below.

1. Sample Project Plan on RFP deliverables AND

2. Copy of Contractor’s Safety AND

3. Copy of Contractor’s Health program for handling Hazardous Material

Proposals receiving a score of 75 or more evaluation points will have pricing evaluated and considered for award.

The State may utilize all bidder information, without regard to a proposal’s technical score, to determine fair market value for goods or services sought. The State is not obligated to accept the lowest price proposal. If applicable, the State’s evaluation will include consideration of a bidder’s qualified disabled veterans/service-disabled veteran owned business(QDV/SDVOB) status under MCL 18.1261(8). Additional information on the SDVOB preference is available at: Michigan.gov/SDVOB.

The State strongly encourages strict adherence to the Contract Terms. The State reserves the right to deem a bid non-responsive for failure to accept the Contract Terms. Nevertheless, the bidder may submit proposed changes to the Contract Terms in track changes (i.e., visible edits) with an explanation of the bidder’s need for each proposed change. Failure to include track changes with an explanation of the bidder’s need for the proposed change constitutes the bidder’s acceptance of the Contract Terms. General statements, such as that the bidder reserves the right to negotiate the terms and conditions, may be considered non-responsive.

The State may but is not required to conduct an on-site visit to tour and inspect the bidder’s facilities; require an oral presentation of the bidder's proposal; conduct interviews, research, reference checks, and background checks; and request additional price concessions at any point during the evaluation process.

9. NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY. The State reserves the right to issue a Notice of Deficiency to bidders if the State determines after the proposal deadline that a portion of the RFP was deficient, unclear, or ambiguous. Failure to respond to a Notice of Deficiency timely may be cause for disqualification.

10. CLARIFICATION REQUEST. The State reserves the right to issue a Clarification Request to a bidder to clarify its proposal if the State determines the proposal is not clear. Failure to respond to a Clarification Request timely may be cause for disqualification.

11. RESERVATIONS. The State reserves the right to:

a. Disqualify a bidder for failure to follow these instructions.

b. Discontinue the RFP process at any time for any or no reason. The issuance of an RFP, your preparation and submission of a proposal, and the State’s subsequent receipt and evaluation of your proposal does not commit the State to award a contract to you or anyone, even if all the requirements in the RFP are met.

c. Consider late proposals if: (i) no other proposals are received; (ii) no complete proposals are received; (iii) the State received complete proposals, but the proposals did not meet mandatory minimum requirements or technical criteria; or (iv) the award process fails to result in an award.

d. Consider an otherwise disqualified proposal if no other proposals are received.

e. Disqualify a proposal based on: (i) information provided by the bidder in response to this RFP; (2) the bidder’s failure to complete registration on www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS ; or (3) if it is determined that a bidder purposely or willfully submitted false or misleading information in response to the RFP.

f. Consider prior performance with the State in making its award decision.

g. Consider overall economic impact to the State when evaluating proposal pricing and in the final award recommendation. This includes but is not limited to: considering principal place of performance, number of Michigan citizens employed or potentially employed, dollars paid to Michigan residents, Michigan capital investments, job creation, tax revenue implications, and economically disadvantaged businesses.

h. Consider total-cost-of-ownership factors (e.g., transition and training costs) when evaluating proposal pricing and in the final award recommendation.

i. Refuse to award a contract to any bidder that has failed to pay State taxes or has outstanding debt with the State.

j. Enter into negotiations with one or more bidders on price, terms, technical requirements, or other deliverables.

k. Award multiple, optional-use contracts, or award by Contract Activity.

l. Evaluate the proposal outside the scope identified in the Evaluation Process section of this document if the State receives only one proposal.

12. AWARD RECOMMENDATION. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who offers the lowest bid to the State, as determined by the State. Low bid will be determined by the bidder meeting the minimum point threshold and offering the best combination of the factors stated in the Evaluation Process section of this document, and price, as demonstrated by the proposal. The State will post an Award Recommendation and Evaluation Synopsis on www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS.

13. BID PROTEST. If you wish to initiate a protest of the award, you must submit your written protest electronically to the Contract Service Division, Purchasing Unit, Administrator, Mrs. Carol Rademacher, at rademacherc@michigan.gov no later than 3:00 p.m., three (3) calendar days after posting the Notice of Recommendation for Award on SIGMA VSS, or by 3:00 p.m. the next business day if that date falls on a state holiday or weekend.

The State reserves the right to adjust this timing and will publish any change on the SIGMA VSS.

Additional information about the protest process is available at www.michigan.gov/micontractconnect under the “Programs and Policies” link.

14. STATE ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD. Contracts equal to $250,000 or greater than require approval by the State Administrative Board. The State Administrative Board’s decision is final; however, its approval does not constitute a contract. The award process is not complete until the awarded contractor receives a contract fully executed by all parties.

15. GENERAL CONDITIONS. The State will not be liable for any costs, expenses, or damages incurred by a bidder participating in this solicitation. The bidder agrees that its proposal will be considered an offer to do business with the State in accordance with its proposal, including the Contract Terms, and that its proposal will be irrevocable and binding for a period of [180] calendar days from date of submission. If a contract is awarded to the bidder, the State may, at its option, incorporate any part of the bidder’s proposal into a contract. This RFP is not an offer to enter into a contract. This RFP may not provide a complete statement of the State’s environment or contain all matters upon which agreement must be reached. Other than verified trade secrets, proposals submitted via www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS are the State’s property.

16. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT FORM AND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT. All portions of the bidder’s proposal and resulting contract are subject to disclosure as required under Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231, et seq. However, some information may be exempt from disclosure. Under MCL 18.1261(13)(b), records containing “a trade secret as defined under section 2 of the uniform trade secrets act, 1998 PA 448, MCL 445.1902,” are exempt from disclosure under FOIA. In addition, “financial or proprietary information” submitted with a bidder’s proposal is exempt from disclosure under FOIA. A bidder’s failure to comply with this Section is grounds for rejecting a bidder’s proposal as non-responsive. As a part of its proposal, each bidder must follow the procedure below.

SUBMIT A COMPLETED “CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT FORM” (CT FORM) WITH YOUR BID. Completion and submission of the CT Form is required regardless of whether the bidder seeks confidential treatment of information. Failure to submit a completed CT Form may be cause for disqualification from the solicitation process.

Complete and sign Section 1 of the CT Form if the bidder does NOT request confidential treatment of information contained in its proposal; or

i. Complete and sign Section 2 of the CT Form if the bidder requests confidential treatment of certain information. Bidder must also submit a “Public Copy” of the proposal with the trade secret, financial, and proprietary information redacted and clearly labeled as the “Public Copy.”

b. FOIA REQUESTS. If a FOIA request is made for a bidder’s proposal, the Public Copy may be distributed to the public along with the bidder’s CT Form. The CT Form is a public document and serves as an explanation for the redactions to the Public Copy. Do not put any trade secret, financial, or proprietary information in the CT Form. Do not redact the CT Form itself.

c. NO ADVICE. The State will not advise a bidder as to the nature or content of documents entitled to protection from disclosure under FOIA or other laws, as to the interpretation of such laws, or as to the definition of trade secret or financial or proprietary information. Nothing contained in this provision will modify or amend requirements and obligations imposed on the State by FOIA or other applicable law.

d. FAILURE TO REQUEST CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT. Failure to request material be treated as confidential as specified herein relieves the State, its agencies, and personnel from any responsibility for maintaining material in confidence.

e. Bids containing a request to maintain an entire proposal as confidential may be rejected as non-responsive. Bidders may not request confidential treatment with respect to resumes, pricing, and marketing materials. The State reserves the right to determine whether material designated as exempt by a bidder falls under MCL 18.1261 or other applicable FOIA exemptions. If a FOIA request is made for materials that the bidder has identified as trade secret, financial, or proprietary information, the State has the final authority to determine whether the materials are exempt from disclosure under FOIA.

f. Bidder forever releases the State, its departments, subdivisions, officers, and employees from all claims, rights, actions, demands, damages, liabilities, expenses and fees, which arise out of or relate to the disclosure of all or a portion of bidder’s proposal submitted under this RFP. Bidder must defend, indemnify and hold the State, its departments, subdivisions, officers, and employees harmless, without limitation, from and against all actions, claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, attorney fees, and expenses (including those required to establish the right to indemnification), arising out of or relating to any FOIA request, including potential litigation and appeals, related to the portion of bidder’s proposal submitted under this RFP that bidder has identified as a trade secret, or financial or proprietary information. The State will notify bidder in writing if indemnification is sought. The State is entitled to: (i) regular updates on proceeding status; (ii) participate in the defense of the proceeding; (iii) employ its own counsel; and to (iv) retain control of the defense, or any portion thereof, if the State deems necessary. Bidder will not, without the State’s written consent (not to be unreasonably withheld), settle, compromise, or consent to the entry of any judgment in or otherwise seek to terminate any claim, action, or proceeding. If a State employee, official, or law is involved or challenged, the State may control the defense of that portion of the claim. Any litigation activity on behalf of the State, or any of its subdivisions under this Section, must be coordinated with the Department of Attorney General. An attorney designated to represent the State may not do so until approved by the Michigan Attorney General and appointed as a Special Assistant Attorney General.

INSTRUCTIONS. Complete either Section 1 or Section 2 of this CT Form and sign where indicated. This CT Form must be signed by the individual who signed the bidder’s proposal. A completed CT Form must be submitted with your proposal, regardless of whether your proposal contains confidential information.

Failure to submit a completed CT Form with your bid is grounds for rejecting the proposal as non-responsive. See the Confidential Treatment Form and The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) sections of the Proposal Instructions for additional information.

Section 1. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT IS NOT REQUESTED This section must be completed, signed, and submitted with the proposal if the bidder does not request confidential treatment of any material contained in the proposal.

By signing below, the bidder affirms that confidential treatment of material contained in their proposal is not requested.

RFP Number

RFP Title

Signature

Date

Printed Name, Title, Company confidential treatment form

Section 2. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT IS REQUESTED This section must be completed, signed, and submitted with the proposal if bidder requests confidential treatment of any material contained in the proposal. Submission of a completed CT Form is required to request confidential treatment.

Provide the information in the table below. Bidder may add rows or additional pages using the same format shown in the table. Bidder must specifically identify the information to be protected as confidential and state the reasons why protection is necessary.

The CT Form will not be considered fully complete unless, for each confidentiality request, the bidder: (1) Identifies the Proposal Page #, Section #, and Paragraph #, (2) Identifies whether the material is a Trade Secret (TS), Proprietary Financial Information (FI), or Proprietary Information (PI), (3) Explains the specific legal grounds that support treatment of the material as TS, FI, or PI. Bidders must provide a complete justification as to how the material falls within the scope of an applicable FOIA Exemption or relevant case law. Bidders must not simply cite to an applicable exemption or case name, and (4) Provides the contact information for the person at Bidder’s organization authorized to respond to inquiries by the State concerning the material.

(1) Proposal Page #, Section #, Paragraph # (2) Material is Trade Secret (TS), Proprietary Financial Information (FI), Proprietary Information (PI) (3) Applicable FOIA Exemption with Written Justification (4) Bidder Contact Information

By signing below, the bidder affirms that confidential treatment of material contained in their proposal is requested and has attached to this form a redacted “Public Copy” of the bidder’s proposal.

RFP Number

RFP Title

Signature

Date

Printed Name, Title, Company confidential treatment form

Provide a detailed response to each question. “You” and “company” refers to the bidder.

1. Contact Information

Bidder’s sole contact person during the RFP process. Include name, title, address, email, and phone number.

Person authorized to receive and sign a resulting contract. Include name, title, address, email, phone number and vendor customer code in SIGMA VSS.

2. Company Background Information

Legal business name and address. Include business entity designation, e.g., sole proprietor, Inc., LLC, or LLP.

What state was the company formed in?

Phone number.

Website address.

Number of years in business and number of employees.

Legal business name and address of parent company, if any.

Has there been a recent change in organizational structure (e.g., management team) or control (e.g., merger or acquisition) of your company? If the answer is yes: (a) explain why the change occurred and (b) how this change has affected your company.

Discuss your company’s history. Has growth been organic, through mergers and acquisitions, or both?

Has bidder ever been debarred, suspended, or disqualified from bidding or contracting with any entity, including the State of Michigan? If yes, provide the date, the entity, and details about the situation.

Has your company been a party to litigation against the State of Michigan? If the answer is yes, then state the date of initial filing, case name and court number, and jurisdiction.

Within the last 5 years, has your company or any of its related business entities defaulted on a contract or had a contract terminated for cause? If yes, provide the date, contracting entity, type of contract, and details about the termination or default.

State your gross annual sales for each of the last 5 years.

If receiving a contract under this RFP will increase your gross revenue by more than 25% from last year’s sales, explain how the company will scale-up to manage this increase.

Describe partnerships and strategic relationships you think will bring significant value to the State.

State the physical address of the place of business that would have primary responsibility for this account if bidder is awarded a contract under this RFP.

3. Qualified Disabled Veteran/Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program

To demonstrate qualification as a qualified disabled veteran, you must provide:

(a) Proof of service and conditions of discharge (DD214 or equivalent);

(b) Proof of service-connected disability (DD214 if the disability was documented at discharge or Veterans Administration Rating Decision Letter or equivalent if the disability was documented after discharge); and

(c) Legal documents setting forth the ownership of the business entity.

In lieu of the documentation identified above, you may provide proof of certification by the National Veterans Business Development Council.

Enter the names of documents submitted with your proposal to demonstrate status as a qualified disabled veteran.

4. Participation in RFP Development or Evaluation

If you enter “YES”, you are not eligible for contract award or to work as a subcontractor for the awarded vendor.

If you enter “YES,” you are not eligible for contract award. An awarded vendor may not partner or subcontract with anyone to provide goods and services required under a resulting contract if that subcontractor or partner assisted in the development of this solicitation.

If you enter “YES”, you are not eligible for contract award or to work as a subcontractor for the awarded vendor.

5. State of Michigan Experience

Does your company have experience working with the State of Michigan? If so, please provide a list (including the contract number) of the contracts you hold or have held with the State for the last 10 years.

BIDDER to provide State Issued Purchase Order or Contract number – Solicitation number(s) will not be accepted.

Prior Experience

Describe at least two (2) relevant experiences from the last 2 years supporting your ability to successfully excavate, install underground containment structures and purchase brine tanks for the work described in this RFP.

Experience 1

Company name.

Contact name.

Contact role at time of project.

Contact phone.

Contact email.

City.

State.

Zip.

1. Project name and description of the scope of the project.

2. What role did your company play?

3. How is this project experience relevant to the subject of this RFP?

Dollar value.

Start and end date (mm/yy – mm/yy)

Status (completed, live, other – specify phase)

Results obtained.

Experience 2

Company name.

Contact role at time of project.

City.

1. Project name and description of the scope of the project.

Dollar value.

Start and end date (mm/yy – mm/yy)

Status (completed, live, other – specify phase)

Results obtained.

Experience 3

Company name.

Contact role at time of project.

City.

1. Project name and description of the scope of the project.

Dollar value.

Start and end date (mm/yy – mm/yy)

Status (completed, live, other – specify phase)

Results obtained.

5. Standard Contract Terms

Bidder must affirm agreement with the attached Contract Terms. If not in agreement, written exceptions in accordance with the Evaluation Process section of the Proposal Instructions must be provided with Bidder’s proposal.

6. Michigan Economic Impact

Number of employees currently employed at locations within the State of Michigan.

Number of additional employees to be employed at locations within the State of Michigan if awarded this Contract (if any)

Minimum wage paid to employees employed at locations within the State of Michigan.

Average wage paid to employees employed at locations within the State of Michigan.

Percentage of employees employed at locations within the State of Michigan that are covered by employer-provided health insurance.

7. Other

DTMB 4/21kp vendor questions worksheet

Contractor must enter company name here.

Request for Proposal (RFP) No.

Salt Brine Tank and Secondary Containment This schedule identifies the anticipated requirements of any Contract resulting from this RFP. The term “Contractor” in this document refers to a bidder responding to this RFP, as well as the Contractor who is awarded the contract. The term “bidder” is used to identify where specific responses to the RFP are required.

The Contractor must respond to each requirement or question and explain how it will fulfill each requirement. Attach any supplemental information and appropriately reference within your response.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO CONTRACTORS/BIDDERS: There are specific requirements for which acceptance must be simply acknowledged through a checkbox(es), and others that require further explanation. Click one checkbox and complete the entries as identified.

BACKGROUND

The MDOT Detroit Maintenance Garage operates and maintains State Trunkline Roadways within the City of Detroit. These services include anti-icing solution application during winter maintenance operations. Ant-icing/salt brine is currently stored on-site using temporary facilities. This solicitation will provide permanent storage facilities and appropriate secondary containment for anti-icing/salt brine solution to support future winter maintenance operations.

SCOPE

Furnish and install a 20’-0” x 32’-0” secondary containment structure and one 10,000 gallon twelve-foot diameter salt brine tank at the MDOT Detroit Maintenance Garage. Work will include all parts, material, labor, and disposal necessary to meet contract requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

1. General Requirements A. The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, supervision, and any incidental services or items required to perform the scope of work. Except where otherwise indicated within this contract all materials and workmanship shall be according to the Michigan Department of Transportation currently published Standard Specifications for Construction

B. The MDOT standard specifications can be viewed at www.michigan.gov/mdot.

C. Miss Dig. Contractor shall call Miss Dig a minimum of 72 hours prior to commencing work.

D. The Contractor will not leave equipment/or store equipment overnight on construction site, any trunk line, State Right-of-Way or Public Recreational Property during the performance of this Contract.

E. Contractor shall take any other actions themselves or as directed by the MDOT, to protect the safety and health of the public, state employees, State property and property of the local unit of government during the performance of this Contract. The Contractor shall conduct and supervise work as to ensure its completion in accordance with the terms of this contract and the approved progress schedule.

F. All local noise, dust, and work hour ordinances shall apply to this project.

G. Clean Up. Upon completion of the actual work of construction the Contractor shall clean up and leave in a neat condition all the premises which he has occupied during the construction period. The Contractor shall remove all debris, rubbish, tools, traffic control devices, and equipment from the premises to the satisfaction of MDOT.

H. MDOT will not be responsible for any cost associated with the disposal of any service provided in this contract. MDOT will not be responsible for any citations, fines or tickets received, while performing Contract activities.

I. Prevailing Wages Effective June 2018, the 1965 PA 166, Michigan’s Prevailing Wage Act was repealed for construction or maintenance projects NOT paid in whole or part with federal funds.

This contract will not be impacted with federal funds.

J. Performance Bonds Contractor must provide a performance, lien and endorsement bonds for each individual project that exceeds $50,000. Creation and acceptance of bonds will be subject to review and approval by the MDOT, Construction Section.

Stated bonds will be required within 24 hours of award recommendation.

K. Electronic Signature for Bonds Effective with the June 4, 2021, Contractor will use the “New Electronic Contract Award Process. Reference link: https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,4616,7-151-9625_78316---,00.html

1. General Requirements Bidder must check only 1 box below, and identify exception(s)

2. Work Deliverables

Contractor will furnish and install a 20’-0” x 32’-0” secondary containment structure and one (1) 10,000 gallon twelve-foot diameter salt brine tank.

Contractor will assign at minimum one (1) person specifically responsible for handling and disposing Hazardous material. Reference Schedule A, item 2.2.

Material:

a) All concrete used will be 4,000 psi grade S1.

b) Volclay Waterstop-RX or equal must be used at all construction joints.

Bidder must check only 1 box below, and identify exception(s)

Applicable contaminated/hazardous soil maybe discovered, Contractor will disposed according to applicable state and local laws.

2.1.1. Excavation

Bidder must check only 1 box below, and identify exception(s)

(b) Heat and house all walls and slabs for a minimum of 7 days. Using heaters, an enclosure, and insulating blankets the concrete temperature shall be maintained at 50 degrees Fahrenheit or above.

(c) Construction of 2’-8” wide footings 8” thick around the entire perimeter of the structure. The footings must be reinforced with #5 rebar at 12” E.W. A #5 hook bar must be used every 12”, alternating bends each way.

(e) #5 corner bars are required every 12” at each end.

(f) Construction of a 33’-4” x 5’-8” North wall 8” thick reinforced with #5 rebar at 12” E.W. A 2” deep by 3” wide keyway must be formed into the wall to accommodate the 8” slab. #5 hook bars must be installed every 12” at the keyway for the slab. #5 corner bars are required every 12” at each end.

(g) Construction of a 21’-4” x 5’-8” East wall 8” thick reinforced with #5 rebar at 12” E.W. A 2” deep by 3” wide keyway must be formed into the wall to accommodate the 8” slab. #5 hook bars must be installed every 12” at the keyway for the slab. #5 corner bars are required every 12” at each end.

(h) Construction of a 21’-4” x 5’-8” West wall 8” thick reinforced with #5 rebar at 12” E.W. A 2” deep by 3” wide keyway must be formed into the wall to accommodate the 8” slab. #5 hook bars must be installed every 12” at the keyway for the slab. #5 corner bars are required every 12” at each end.

(i) Construction of a 32’-0” x 20’-0” slab 8” thick reinforced with #5 rebar at 12” E.W.

Form a 12” diameter 8” deep sump and incorporate a removable plastic grate.

(j) Construction of a 5’-0” x 8’-0” x 3’-0” concrete pump pad reinforced with one mat of #5 rebar at 12” E.W.

(k) Placement and compaction of 22A aggregate compacted to 95% of maximum density along the outside perimeter of the South, East, and West walls.

(l) All concrete wall surfaces must be rubbed and bagged. Form marks and surface defects must be removed by rubbing with a carborundum stone. All voids and honeycombed areas shall be filled with mortar. The slab shall receive a broom finish and be sloped toward the sump at 0.5”/10’.

(m) All concrete used will be 4000 psi grade S1.

(n) Volclay Waterstop-RX or equal must be used at all construction joints

2.1.2 Concrete Secondary Containment

Bidder must check only 1 box below, and identify exception(s)

2.1.3 Salt brine tank

Contractor will review construction of Concrete Secondary Containment with MDOT Project (Program) Manager prior to installing tank.

a) Tank must be approximately twelve feet in diameter.

b) Capacity: 10,000 gallon

c) Polyethylene Single Wall construction

d) 2” stainless steel NPT threaded outlet complete with stainless steel valve located at the bottom of the tank.

e) Cover must be furnished for the manway in the top of the tank

2.1.3 Salt brine tank

Bidder must check only 1 box below, and identify exception(s)

Bidder to provide proposed Brine Tank, Make and Model number on Pricing Sheet – attached Schedule B.

2.2 Non-Hazardous Contaminated Material Handling and Disposal

2.2.1 Description

Contaminated material has been identified on this property. The Contractor must handle this material in accordance with the MIOSHA Standard for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) and any other applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and according to section 107 of the Standard Specifications for Construction.

This work consists of all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to handle the non-hazardous contaminated material. The nonhazardous contaminated material can be reused within the areas of contamination identified for this project and/or disposed of back in the locations where the contaminated material was removed.

Reference attached Special Provisions - 20SP-205A-01.

Hazardous Material Handling and Disposal, item 2. thru 2.2.3 Bidder must check only 1 box below, and identify exception(s)

3. Warranties Bidder to provide requested information below regarding proposed Warranty.

Describe any warranties included in the bid (if none, write N/A):

Provide the length of the warranty:

Explain the process for reporting warranty issues:

Explain how any repairs or replacements are made, including timing, etc.:

If the warranty is provided through a third-party or manufacturer, the Contractor must confirm that the manufacturer’s warranty passes through to the State:

Provide the name, address, contact name, phone number and email address of the party responsible for the warranty:

The State reserves the right to require additional warranties other than those identified by the Contractor in its response to this RFP.

3.2. Quality Assurance Program

Quality Assurance will be performed based on the requirements in MDOT currently published Standard Specifications for Construction.

The contractor is responsible for providing an effective quality control plan for all production and placement on the project.

Explain your Quality Assurance Program(s).

Bidder must provide detailed information as requested in the above requirement(s):

4. Service Requirements 4.1.Timeframes All Contract Activities must be completed by September 15, 2021.

5. Staffing

5.1. Work Hours

Work hours are normal business hours.

Meetings will be scheduled Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

5.1.2. Contractor Representative

The Contractor must appoint an individual specifically assigned to this Contract, who will respond to State inquiries regarding the Contract Activities, answer questions related to ordering and delivery, etc. (the “Contractor Representative”).

The Contractor must appoint a Field Supervisor, that will respond to State inquiries regarding this stated Contract Activities; and a 2nd a secondary employee to support the field supervisor and respond to emergency calls.

The Contractor must appoint a Hazardous Material Contact.

The Contractor Representative will notify the MDOT Project Manager within 24 hours when stated personnel is replaced regardless of reason to include (illness, retirement, resignation, or non-voluntary termination).

BIDDER TO PROVIDE – Contractor Representative Information Employee Name:

Employee Title:

Employee Office phone:

Employee Cell phone:

Employee email:

5.1.3. Field/Project Supervisor

Contractor’s Supervisor must be on-site at all times during active construction.

Field Supervisor Employee Name:

Employee Title:

Employee Office phone:

Employee Cell phone:

Employee email:

Secondary and Emergency Contact Employee Name:

Employee Title:

Employee Office phone:

Employee Cell phone:

Employee email:

5.1.4. Hazardous Material Contact

Employee Name:

Employee Title:

Employee Office phone:

Employee Cell phone:

Employee email:

List Employees applicable license/certification here:

5.1.5. Organizational Chart

The Bidder must provide an overall organizational chart that details staff members, by name and title, and subcontractors - either in this response box or identified here as an attachment to this RFP

5.1.6. Disclosure of Subcontractors

If the Contractor intends to utilize subcontractors, subcontractor information to be provided in table below:

Bidder must provide detailed information as requested in the table

The legal business name, address, telephone number of the subcontractor(s).

A description of subcontractor’s organization and the services it will provide and information concerning subcontractor’s ability to provide the Contract Activities.

The relationship of the subcontractor to the Bidder.

Whether the Bidder has a previous working experience with the subcontractor.

If yes, provide the details of that previous relationship.

A complete description of the Contract Activities that will be performed or provided by the subcontractor.

List applicable license(s) in respective trade

5.1.7. Security

The contract activities will require interaction with MDOT personnel at MDOT facilities. The Contractor’s personnel will be easily identifiable via a Contractor’s vehicle and/or Contractor issue badge.

In the event of an incident, upon request by the State, the Contractor shall provide the results of all security background checks of any employee that performs contract activities.

The State may decide to also perform a security background check. If so, the Contractor will be required to provide to the State a list of all personnel that will perform stated contract activities to include name, date of birth and social security number.

COVID - 19

Effective, March 29th, all employees and visitors entering a MDOT facility or working outside within MDOT right-of-way may be required to wear a face mask and may require a signature on a health screen questionnaire regarding principal symptoms of COVID-19;

Employees and Visitors that have principal symptoms of COVID-19 will not be granted access to facilities and or participation in outside meetings.

Bidder to describe how personnel will be identified.

Bidder to describe current employee policy and company procedure regarding COVID-19.

5.1.7. Security

Bidder must check only 1 box below, and identify exception(s)

5.1.8. Project Plan

Progress Schedule The Contractor will carry out this project under the direction and control of the Project Manager. Within three days of issued delivery order and prior to start of work the Contractor must submit a project plan to the Program Manager for final approval. The plan must include:

(a) the Contractor's organizational chart with names, title and applicable phone numbers of personnel assigned to the project, (i.e. Field Supervisor),

(b) the project breakdown showing sub-projects, tasks, and resources required,

(c) supplier of materials,

(d) Concrete Mix Design,

(e) Hazardous Material personnel and sub project task

(e) equipment and

(f) 24 hour emergency contact information.

MDOT Project Manager (and or MDOT designee) and Contractor will reference the following attachments for providing contract activities:

1. Schedule C Exhibits – Drawings, Aerial Site and Special Provisions 20SP-205A-01

The progress schedule shall exhibit the continuous progress toward completion of work once construction begins.

The Contractor's approved progress schedule governs the work to be performed by the Contractor, but it is not binding on MOOT. The Contractor's progress schedule does not alter or increase the obligations of MDOT as they exist under the other provisions of this contract.

Failure on the part of the Contractor to carry out the provisions of the mutually agreed upon Progress Schedule as established may be considered sufficient cause to prevent the Contractor from being eligible to bid on future projects until a satisfactory rate of progress is again established.

5.1.8. Project Plan

Bidder must check only 1 box below, and identify exception(s)

5.1.9. Meetings

The Contractor must attend the following meetings:

Kick Off Prior to commencement of work the Contractor is required to meet with the PM and/or designee at…