The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, State Facilities Administration Design and Construction Division issued this construction procurement (File No. 472/17433.JAG) for generator building improvements at the Central Michigan Correctional Facility in St. Louis, Michigan. The scope of work includes temporary relocation of an existing on-site generator, complete demolition of the generator enclosure, reconstruction of the enclosure with foundation replacement, drainage improvements, and re-installation of the generator, with an optional deductible alternate for carport installation improvements. The contract deliverables require work completion within 150 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed, with comprehensive compliance to Michigan State Construction Code Act and OSHA regulations, including soil erosion and sedimentation control measures per Part 91 of PA 451 of 1994. Bidders were required to attend a mandatory pre-bid conference and facility tour on August 9, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., with electronic bids due through the SIGMA VSS website by August 21, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Post-bid submittals from the apparent low bidder must include an experience modification rating, proposed project superintendent information, and references for at least three similar completed projects. The project imposes liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for failure to achieve substantial completion within the contract period, and all bids exceeding $50,000 require performance and payment bonds along with a five percent bid guarantee.
Bidders must comply with specialized Department of Corrections security requirements, including mandatory LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) criminal background clearance for all employees prior to facility access, restricted work hours limited to 8-hour shifts with no weekend work without written permission, tool and equipment control measures, and prohibition of fraternization with inmates. Certifications regarding qualified disabled veteran status and Michigan-based business status are required where applicable, though prevailing wages are not mandated for this project. The contract documents do not identify specific incumbent vendors or set-aside restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises in the available materials. The base bid includes a $30,000 provisionary allowance for construction contingency, though the overall contract award value or budget range is not explicitly stated in the procurement documents. The Engineer of Record, Steve Sutton of Nowak & Fraus Engineers, is available at 248-635-6571 or swsutton@nfe-engr.com for additional project information and clarifications.