472/19480. JBB-Baraga CF-Housing Security Level Conversion

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is procuring construction services for a Housing Unit Security Level Conversion project at Baraga Correctional Facility in Arenac County. The scope of work involves the removal and salvage of existing segregation cages and fenced walkway infrastructure at Housing Unit #3, including gates, posts, ceilings, and connectors, followed by installation of approximately 310 linear feet of new 16-foot-high yard security fence with one 14-foot by 14-foot access gate, with fence posts set in 18-inch diameter concrete footings at 60 inches deep. Additional deliverables include installation of 36-inch diameter detainer hook razor ribbon with 12-inch loop spacing on the new fence and restoration of all disturbed areas with topsoil, seed, and mulch. The project requires contractors to comply with Michigan prevailing wage requirements and must employ at least 50 percent Michigan residents for a minimum of one year prior to work commencement. The mandatory pre-bid meeting was held virtually on October 21, 2020 at 9:00 a.m., with questions accepted until October 28, 2020 at 12:00 p.m., and electronic bid submissions due on November 4, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. through SIGMA VSS. Contract specifications require 60 days after Notice to Proceed for substantial completion and 30 days thereafter for final completion, with liquidated damages assessed at $100 per calendar day for delays. A 5 percent bid security deposit is required, and performance and payment bonds are mandated for all bids exceeding $50,000.

This procurement includes a 10 percent evaluation preference for Qualified Disabled Veterans meeting specified requirements, representing the primary set-aside consideration for this competitive best-value selection. All contractor employees must undergo mandatory LEIN background checks and comply with Department of Corrections security protocols, including restricted work hours limited to 8-hour shifts within facility-designated times with no weekend work without written Warden permission. Special working conditions include body searches, equipment inspections, tool control procedures, and prohibition of weapons and contraband, with all work subject to MDOC safety and security policies. OHM Advisors serves as the Project and Construction Services Provider and may be contacted at (906) 482-0535 or deana.wuori@ohm-advisors.com for technical questions. Five firms attended the bidders conference on October 21, 2020, including Marquette Fence Co., Inc., MKC Group, JCS, Inc., Delta Fence & Construction, and Nationwide Construction Group. The project budget includes a $2,000 contingency allowance for unforeseen conditions, with total contract value not explicitly disclosed in available documentation.