171/23058. RLO; Travere City S. O. B. - Bathroom Upgrades

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, State Facilities Administration is soliciting bids for bathroom and plumbing upgrades at the Traverse City State Office Building (701 S. Elmwood) under Project 171/23058 RLO, with bids due August 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through and meeting occurred on July 20, 2026; attendance at the pre-bid meeting is required for bid consideration. A 10% preference is available for Qualified Disabled Veteran-Owned Companies under Public Act 22 of 2010, contingent upon submission of DD214 proof of service, Veterans Administration rating decision letter, proof of disability, and legal documentation of 51% natural-person ownership by a qualified disabled veteran.

The scope encompasses facility bathroom renovations, plumbing sanitary and water piping replacement, and associated plumbing, mechanical, and electrical improvements across all five building levels (ground through level 4) and tunnel. Work includes demolition of existing fixtures, installation of new accessible bathroom facilities compliant with ADA standards and ICC A117.1-2017 barrier-free requirements, gypsum board partitions with sound attenuation, resilient flooring, grab bars mounted at specified heights, and paper-towel dispensers. The project follows Michigan 2021 Building Rehabilitation Code and 2023 Michigan Part 8 Rules with construction type 3B requiring 60-minute fire-resistance ratings at stairwells and full fire suppression systems.

The contract time for substantial completion is 280 calendar days from Notice-to-Proceed, or by June 22, 2027, with liquidated damages at $1,000 per calendar day for delays. At least 50% of all working employees must be Michigan residents, and prevailing wage rates are required with certified payroll submitted to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Bid security of 5% is required. The project includes a $100,000 Provisional Contingency Allowance in the base bid. Questions were due July 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Bids must be submitted electronically through SIGMA VSS and remain valid for 60 calendar days following opening.