472/22138. ABG; Chippewa C. F. - ERT Bldg. HVAC Upgrades

The Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking a contractor for HVAC upgrades at the Chippewa Correctional Facility's ERT Building located in Kincheloe, Michigan. The procurement involves comprehensive demolition, removal, and replacement of existing HVAC infrastructure, including heat exchangers, condensate pumps, piping, and direct digital controls. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the SIGMA VSS website by March 12, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with a mandatory pre-bid conference and project tour having occurred on February 26, 2025. The state will evaluate bids using a best value methodology, considering price and qualitative components such as technical approach, personnel quality, and management plans. Key requirements include compliance with state prevailing wage regulations, strict security protocols for working within a correctional facility, daily reporting, and tracking of recycled materials. The project has a 26-week (182-day) performance period from the notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays after substantial and final completion.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though Michigan-based businesses and the use of Michigan products are encouraged. Contractors must obtain all necessary permits, provide comprehensive insurance, and manage on-site supervision with working hours restricted to 6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday. The project includes a $150,000 provisional allowance and will be funded through the Department of Corrections with funding code 472URFMaintProj. Bidders are required to submit a five percent bid guarantee and comply with state regulations regarding workforce diversity and recycled materials usage. Special project procedures will address potential environmental considerations, including soil erosion, demolition, and potential hazardous materials management. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the provisional allowance and project scope suggest a substantial infrastructure investment for the correctional facility's HVAC system modernization.