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

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) State Facilities Administration is soliciting bids for the Woodland Center Correctional Utility Improvements project located in Whittemore Lake, Livingston County. The procurement involves comprehensive utility infrastructure upgrades, including replacement of campus-wide water main and sanitary sewer systems at the Woodland Correctional and Green Oaks Training Academy. Specific project deliverables include directional drilling, open cut utility construction, sanitary sewer lining, pavement repairs, sanitary lift station installation, and associated restoration work. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour was held on April 1, 2025, and the bid submission deadline is set for April 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time through the SIGMA VSS website. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive documentation including qualifications, references, subcontractor lists, and detailed project schedules, with a 5% bid security required. Evaluation criteria appear to include compliance with prevailing wage laws, technical capabilities, and potential preference for Michigan-based businesses. The project has a targeted substantial completion date of December 20, 2025, with final project closeout by January 20, 2026.

The contract includes specific provisions for qualified disabled veteran (QDV) bidders, who may receive a 10% preference in bid evaluation. Michigan-based businesses will be given priority consideration during the selection process. The project requires all contractor/vendor representatives to complete a mandatory Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) background check before site access. Two specific allowances are included in the contract: a $50,000 hydrovac allowance and a $165,000 provisional allowance. While a precise total contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive utility infrastructure scope suggests a significant investment. The project funding will be sourced through state infrastructure and corrections department budgets, with potential supplemental funding sources to be determined during the bidding process. Contractors must comply with Michigan prevailing wage laws, residency requirements, and nondiscrimination statutes, and will be expected to integrate new utility systems with existing infrastructure, including specific requirements for connecting to the facility's StarNet system and implementing new electrical and communication systems.