472/18414. SMD; Lakeland CF - Deaerator Replacement

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is seeking a contractor for a deaerator replacement project at the Lakeland Correctional Facility located in Coldwater, MI. The procurement involves installing a new packaged deaerator with new boiler feed pumps and updated control systems. Specific project deliverables include mechanical and electrical system modifications, installation of a new deaerator on a 4" concrete pad, connecting to the existing SCADA system, installing a new chemical pump, and modifying various piping systems. The project requires a mandatory pre-bid conference and site walk-through held on May 15, 2019, with electronic bids due by May 22, 2019, at 2:00 PM. Key evaluation criteria include best value bidding based on price and qualitative components, with an approximate project start date of July 1, 2019, and substantial completion required within 180 days (by December 27, 2019). Contractors must submit Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) background checks for all workers and adhere to special working conditions specific to the correctional facility environment.

The contract encourages participation from Michigan-based businesses, with preference given to businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. A 5% bid security is required, and performance and payment bonds are mandatory for bids over $50,000. The project includes a $50,000 allowance and has specific constraints regarding work hours, tool usage, and facility access. Contractors must be prepared to work between 6:30 AM - 3 PM, with limited temporary system shutdowns allowed. The project involves potential asbestos and lead abatement, with materials testing already conducted to identify potential hazardous materials. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project requires careful integration with existing boiler and steam systems at the correctional facility. The total project budget is not explicitly stated, but the $50,000 allowance suggests a moderate-scale infrastructure improvement project focused on critical mechanical system upgrades.