472/19114. ABG; Newberry Upgrade Perimater Security Head End

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, State Facilities Administration, Design and Construction Division is soliciting bids for construction services at the Newberry Correctional Facility located at 13747 County Road 428, Newberry, Michigan 49868, under project file number 472/19114.ABG. The scope of work involves adding two new rooms to the existing Visiting Room to enclose a body scanner and control unit, including construction of gypsum board and metal stud walls, three new doors and frames with a borrowed light, abatement of existing resilient tile flooring, partial ceiling removal, and mechanical, plumbing, and electrical modifications with new finishes. The project encompasses approximately 1,469 square feet of alteration space and must comply with the 2015 Michigan Rehabilitation Code (Alterations Level 2), 2021 Michigan Mechanical Code, 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code, 2023 National Electrical Code, and Department of Corrections security protocols, including LEIN clearance requirements for all workers. Bids must be submitted electronically through the SIGMA VSS system by December 18, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time, with a mandatory pre-bid conference and site walk-through scheduled for December 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time; attendance is required for all prospective bidders. Questions regarding the project must be directed to Richard Mann at rmann@straubpettittyaste.com no later than December 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. The contract time is 120 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed, with construction scheduled to begin approximately April 15, 2025, and substantial completion required by May 17, 2025. A five percent bid guarantee is required with all bids, and performance and payment bonds are mandatory for bids exceeding $50,000, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per calendar day for delays beyond the contract completion date.

The procurement documents do not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular organizational categories, though all contractor representatives must obtain LEIN clearance through the Michigan Law Enforcement Information Network prior to accessing the secure correctional facility. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements per Michigan Public Act 10 of 2023 and applicable federal Davis-Bacon Act requirements if federal funds are involved. Apparent low bidders must submit detailed project experience documentation, including a proposed project superintendent, references for at least three similar completed projects, and a list of nominated subcontractors. The project includes a $10,000 contingency allowance in the base bid with unused amounts to be deducted through change order; however, specific award values or total contract budget ranges are not disclosed in the procurement documents. The owner will remove and reinstall existing body scanner equipment before and after contract work, and the facility has spare LED light fixtures available for reuse at new fixture locations. Construction storage is prohibited inside the building, requiring all materials and tools to be stored in secure trailers outside the facility, with the work area roped off with caution tape when work is not occurring.