171/24438. JBB; Escanaba State Office Bldg. - RTU Replacement

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is procuring a comprehensive rooftop unit replacement project for the Escanaba State Office Building located at 305 Ludington Street in Escanaba, Michigan. The procurement involves replacing an existing indirect fired rooftop unit serving the entire building, which encompasses approximately 23,800 square feet of state office space. The project requires a new Carrier 48K3HM30 rooftop unit with specific technical specifications, including 13,500 CFM supply air capacity, 1,900 CFM outside air, 15 HP supply fan, DX cooling, and gas heating capabilities. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on August 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with bid responses due electronically on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time through the SIGMA VSS website. Bidders must submit a maximum of two attachments under 26 MB, provide 5% bid security, and comply with various technical requirements including building automation system integration, electrical service replacement, and adherence to prevailing wage rates and state regulations.

The procurement includes a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) preference program offering a 10% pricing preference for businesses owned by qualified service-disabled veterans. Qualified businesses must provide documentation proving service, service-connected disability, and business ownership, with a requirement that the business be 51% or more owned by one or more veterans with a service-connected disability. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project requires integration with the existing building automation system using a BACnet MSTP interface. Performance and payment bonds are required for contracts over $50,000, and builders risk insurance is mandatory. Although a precise project budget is not explicitly stated, the procurement includes a $10,000 allowance for electrical utility costs and a $10,000 contingency allowance. The total contract time is set at 180 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed, with additional provisions allowing a 240-calendar-day extension as noted in the project addendum.