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

This procurement involves the replacement of an indirect-fired rooftop unit (RTU) serving the Escanaba State Office Building located at 305 Ludington Street, Escanaba, Michigan, issued by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), Division of Design and Construction, with jurisdiction over Clinton County and Edmore Village. The scope of work includes mechanical demolition of the existing rooftop HVAC unit, installation of a new Carrier 48K3HM30-2-6A1F6D0 unit rated at 13,500 CFM supply air with 312 MBH total cooling capacity and 86 MBH heating output, replacement of gas piping and ductwork, electrical connections rated at 460V/3-phase/60Hz with 88 MCA and 110 MOCP, roof curb replacement, coordination with existing VAV boxes and BACnet building automation controls, and all associated patching, capping, and roof warranty maintenance. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of documented experience performing similar work, conduct field verification of existing conditions prior to bid submission, and provide constructability analysis; the contract will be awarded based on best value considering both price and qualitative components, with evaluation favoring responsive and responsible bidders. The mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection occurred on August 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time; questions must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, to Sean Tabacsko at sean.tabacsko@ohm-advisors.com; and electronic bids through the SIGMA VSS website are due by 2:00 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, with bid opening on the same date. The contract timeline allows for 240 calendar days from Notice-to-Proceed for project completion, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per calendar day for delays beyond the Substantial Completion date.

This procurement offers a 10 percent preference to Qualified Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB) that provide appropriate documentation including DD214 proof of service, service-connected disability verification, and proof of business ownership, or alternatively, NVBDC certification. All bidders must obtain State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and comply with prevailing wage requirements for applicable craft classifications; Michigan-based business certification is required for bids exceeding $100,000. Bids exceeding $50,000 require Performance and Payment Bonds; all bids require a five percent bid security, a Bid Summary Form, Bid Schedule, asbestos abatement attestation, and builders risk insurance. The project manual specifies compliance with current National Electrical Code, Michigan Electrical Code Part 8, local amendments, and DTMB security clearance procedures, with the contractor required to provide three weeks' advance notification for electrical or HVAC system shutdowns and maintain electrical utility representation at the pre-construction meeting. A limited asbestos and lead survey conducted May 21, 2025, by TriMedia Environmental & Engineering Services, Inc., determined that asbestos was not detected at regulated levels in any sampled materials and no suspect lead-based paint was identified in areas to be disturbed. No specific budget or award value range has been disclosed in the available procurement documents.