472/21164. TAP; Baraga CF - Building 200 HVAC Upgrades

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and the Michigan Department of Corrections (DOC) are procuring a contract for HVAC upgrades to Building 200 at the Baraga Correctional Facility in Baraga County, Michigan. The scope of work includes the replacement of a freezer, masonry wall, and door within the secure perimeter, as well as associated general trade construction, mechanical, and electrical work. Key deliverables include new condensing units, evaporators, ductwork, and controls. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on December 14, 2023, and bids are due on January 17, 2024, by 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Contractors must submit their bids electronically through the SIGMA Vendor Self Service (VSS) system, with a maximum of two attachments, each less than 6 MB in size. Questions must be emailed to Louis Meyette at OHM Advisors by January 4, 2024.

The contract includes a $15,000 contingency allowance, and qualified disabled veteran (QDV) businesses will receive a 10% bid preference if they meet the requirements. The contract duration is 180 days from the Notice to Proceed, and the selected contractor must have a full-time, qualified superintendent on-site. Bidders are limited to the specified or Addendum-approved materials and equipment only, as no "or equal" or substitution proposals will be permitted after the bid opening. The project is funded by the State of Michigan and will involve coordination between the selected contractor and the facility staff to minimize disruptions during the construction process.