472/23129. KMM; Woodland C. F. - Site Mechanical Underground

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, State Facilities Administration, Design & Construction Division is soliciting bids for site mechanical underground work at Woodland Correctional Facility, located at 9036 M-36, Whitmore Lake, Michigan, with bids due November 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for October 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., and a 10% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) pricing preference applies to eligible bidders under Public Act 91 of 2005.

The scope encompasses design and installation of underground sanitary sewer and water main systems, including piping, HVAC distribution systems, utility conduits, and related mechanical infrastructure. Work must comply with Michigan Building Code standards, ASTM material specifications, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Contractors must adhere to all technical and performance standards detailed in the specifications documents and provide as-built drawings and material certifications documenting compliance.

Questions must be submitted to Steve Sutton, P.E., Nowak and Fraus Engineers (ssutton@nf-engr.com) no later than November 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. Contractors attending the mandatory pre-bid walk-through must submit a Vendor/Contractor LEIN Request Form CAJ-1037 five business days prior to the October 22 meeting to allow criminal history and background screening required for facility access. Bid security of 5% is required. All proposals must be uploaded to SIGMA VSS with a maximum of two attachments, each under 25 MB.

Bidders must provide proof of State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and hold valid Michigan mechanical contracting licenses and insurance. SDVOB bidders claiming the preference must submit proof of service-connected disability (DD214, VA Rating Decision Letter, or equivalent) and ownership documentation; the state does not recognize federal CVE or SBA VetCert certifications. NIGP codes applicable to this project are 91356, 91360, and 91381. The Project Director is Steve Sutton, P.E., Nowak and Fraus Engineers, 46777 Woodward Ave., Pontiac, Michigan 48342 (248-635-6571).