472/19214. MNB; Macomb CF - Propane Blender Upgrades

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is conducting a design-build procurement for propane blender upgrades at the Macomb Correctional Facility located at 34625 26 Mile Road in Lenox Township. The project requires replacing and installing a new propane blender system, which includes a propane air Venturi mixing system supplying 30 MM BTU per hour of mixed gas, propane flow pumps, and a propane water bath vaporization unit. A mandatory walk-through inspection was held on August 13, 2019, and the bid proposals were due on August 28, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Bidders were required to submit comprehensive documentation including business organization, team composition, project understanding, work plan, key personnel information, and hourly billing rates. The state will evaluate bids based on both price and qualitative components, with specific consideration given to technical approach, personnel quality, and management plans. The project requires compliance with various federal and state agency codes, including permits and approvals from the State of Michigan's Bureau of Construction Codes and Bureau of Fire Services.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project includes a $40,000 cash allowance related to water bath vaporizer and mixer unit replacement, and performance and payment bonds are required for bids over $50,000. The contract is structured as a design-build format, meaning the selected contractor will be responsible for both design and construction elements, with a contract completion timeline of 120 days from the Notice to Proceed. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the project involves upgrading existing infrastructure at the Macomb Correctional Facility, specifically restoring the existing propane plant to fully functional status. Bidders must use the SIGMA VSS system for submission, with individual attachments limited to 6 MB, and potential proposers were instructed to utilize NIGP codes 90692, 90924, 90977, 91036, 91356, 91389, and 92595 when preparing their submissions.