171/25046. CTS; Hart SOB - Exterior Entrance Replacement

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is seeking bids for the Jerome T. Hart State Office Building Exterior Entrance Replacement project located at 411 E. Genesee Ave in Saginaw County. The procurement involves a comprehensive exterior renovation, including storefront replacement, exterior ramp and stair renovations, paving, snow melt system installation, site lighting upgrades, and associated landscaping improvements. Key deliverables include complete architectural and engineering modifications to the building's entrance areas, with specific focus on ADA compliance, accessibility features, and site infrastructure enhancement. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on October 7, 2025, with bid responses due on October 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time through the SIGMA VSS electronic submission platform. Bidders must provide a 5% bid security, proof of State Project Registration, and comply with detailed technical specifications prepared by WTA Architects. The project requires 150 calendar days for substantial completion, with final completion 30 days thereafter, and includes specific working conditions limiting construction to daylight hours between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM on business days.

The procurement includes provisions for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB), offering a 10% pricing preference for qualified businesses that are at least 51% owned by service-disabled veterans. Bidders must provide documentation including proof of service-connected disability and business ownership, with certification accepted through the National Veterans Business Development Council. The project emphasizes the use of Michigan products and environmentally friendly materials, with an allowance of $75,000 for provisional or contingency scope. Liquidated damages are set at $500 per day after substantial completion, and the contractor is responsible for obtaining necessary permits and conducting required testing. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the renovation and multiple project alternates suggest a significant investment in modernizing the state office building. The procurement encourages participation from minority-owned, women-owned, and disabled veteran-owned businesses, with potential additional preference considerations for these categories of vendors.