472/23129. SDW; Woodland Center C. F. - Utility Improvements

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) has issued a state contract opportunity for utility improvements at the Woodland Center Correctional Facility located in Whittemore Lake, Michigan. The procurement involves comprehensive infrastructure upgrades, specifically replacing campus-wide water main and sanitary sewer systems for both the Woodland Correctional and Green Oaks Training Academy facilities. Project scope includes directional drilling, open cut utility construction, sanitary sewer lining, pavement repairs, sanitary lift station installation, and associated restoration work. A mandatory pre-bid site walk-through is scheduled for April 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with electronic bid submissions due on April 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern time through the SIGMA VSS electronic submission system. Contractors must submit a maximum of two attachments under 6 MB, include 5% bid security, and all technical questions must be emailed to Steve Sutton at swsutton@nfe-engr.com by April 9, 2025. All contractor/vendor representatives are required to complete a Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) Check and submit a Vendor/Contractor LEIN Request form five business days prior to the pre-bid meeting.

The contract includes provisions for Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) bidders, who may receive a 10% bid preference, with a strong emphasis on Michigan-based businesses. Contractors must ensure that at least 50% of workers are Michigan residents and comply with prevailing wage requirements. The project has a contract completion date of December 20, 2025, with final completion expected by January 20, 2026. While specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, the bid documents indicate a $50,000 hydrovac allowance and a $165,000 provisional allowance, suggesting a substantial infrastructure investment. Potential funding sources include state facilities administration channels with possible federal funding considerations. Successful bidders will be required to provide various certifications, including proof of insurance, performance and payment bonds, and quality control documentation. The project will utilize electronic funds transfer for payments and is managed by NFE Engineers, located in Pontiac, Michigan.