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

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is soliciting bids for a comprehensive utility infrastructure improvement project at the Woodland Correctional Center and Green Oaks Training Academy located in Whittemore Lake, Michigan. The project involves replacing campus-wide water main and sanitary sewer systems through a combination of directional drilling and open cut utility construction, including sanitary sewer lining, pavement repairs, and sanitary lift station installation. Key project deliverables include complete utility infrastructure replacement with associated restoration work, to be accomplished by December 20, 2025, with final completion by January 20, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through inspection is scheduled for April 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with bid responses due electronically through the SIGMA VSS system on April 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern time. Bidders must submit a 5% bid security and comply with prevailing wage requirements, with all questions to be emailed to Steve Sutton at swsutton@nfe-engr.com by April 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern time. Evaluation criteria will likely include technical approach, personnel quality, and overall project management capabilities.

The procurement includes specific provisions for Qualified Disabled Veterans (QDV), offering a 10% bid adjustment for eligible veteran-owned businesses. Contractors must complete a Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) background check to access the secure correctional facility, with strict requirements for personnel screening and identification. The project has two specific allowances in the base bid: a $50,000 hydrovac allowance and a $165,000 provisional allowance, with liquidated damages set at $1,000 per day after substantial and final completion. While a precise total contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the utility infrastructure replacement suggests a significant investment in facility improvements. Bidders must demonstrate appropriate licensing, insurance, and compliance with Michigan residency regulations. The procurement emphasizes local business participation and incorporates non-discrimination requirements, with potential multi-source funding mechanisms supporting the infrastructure upgrade at the Woodland Correctional Center.