472/20145. SDW; Saginaw CF-Parking Lot & Walkways Restoration

The State of Michigan, specifically the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) State Facilities Administration, is seeking bids for a parking lot and walkway restoration project at the Saginaw Correctional Facility located in Freeland, Michigan. The procurement involves comprehensive asphalt pavement maintenance, including cleaning, sweeping, weed control, crack sealing, crack filling, two-coat surface sealcoating, and pavement markings. Key project deliverables include restoring parking lot surfaces and walkways with specific material requirements such as ASTM D3405 parking lot joint sealant and latex waterborne pavement marking paint. The project requires a mandatory pre-bid conference held on May 11, 2021, with electronic bids due through the SIGMA VSS platform by May 19, 2021, at 2:00 PM local time. Contractors must submit LEIN Request forms and adhere to strict COVID-19 safety protocols. The contract duration is 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delays. Evaluation criteria include compliance with technical specifications, submission of required documentation, and adherence to Department of Corrections security requirements.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide a 5% bid guarantee and performance and payment bonds for bids exceeding $50,000. The project requires contractors to complete background checks through the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) and comply with daily health screenings and COVID-19 safety measures. Working hours are restricted to dawn until dusk, Monday through Friday, with additional hours requiring written permission. The project includes a $5,000 contingency allowance, and the engineering firm Beckett & Raeder, Inc. is serving as the point of contact. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the scope suggests a mid-scale infrastructure restoration project. Contractors must demonstrate capabilities in asphalt maintenance, surface restoration, and compliance with strict correctional facility access and safety protocols.