472/24069. JGH; Ionia C. F. - Generator, Switchgear, and AST

The State of Michigan, Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), State Facilities Administration is procuring construction services for generator and switchgear replacement along with above-ground storage tank (AST) installation at the Ionia Correctional Facility located at 1576 W. Bluewater Highway, Ionia, Michigan. The scope of work encompasses demolition of existing generator, generator fuel systems, and electrical gear; construction of a new 1,942 square-foot building addition containing a generator room, future water filtration room, and vehicle storage space; construction of a new concrete service driveway; installation and rework of buried utilities; and installation of new HVAC, electrical systems, generator, generator fuel system, and electrical equipment including a new 800 kW diesel generator with day tank and a 1000 kVA transformer with 1600A automatic transfer switch. The project requires substantial completion within 540 calendar days from the date of commencement (approximately January 27, 2028) and final completion within 30 additional calendar days (approximately February 27, 2028), with liquidated damages assessed at $500.00 per calendar day for failure to meet either deadline. A mandatory pre-bid conference and walk-through is scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. local time, which all prospective bidders must attend; questions must be submitted by May 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time to Joe Sovis at jsovis@matrixceinc.com; and bids must be submitted electronically through the SIGMA VSS website by May 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Bidders must submit proof of State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and provide a 5% bid security in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, money order, or bid bond; the project includes a contingency allowance of $125,000.00 and one unit price item for removal and replacement of unsatisfactory soil. All work is subject to prevailing wage requirements as specified in Appendix III with rates updated as of November 2025, and contractors must comply with soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements, asbestos abatement procedures if applicable, and all federal and state prevailing wage laws.

The State of Michigan offers a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) preference program providing eligible businesses a 10% pricing advantage when competing for state contracts; to claim this preference, a business must be 51% or more owned by one or more veterans with a service-connected disability and must submit required documentation including DD214 or equivalent proof of service and discharge conditions, DD214 or VA Rating Decision Letter proof of service-connected disability, proof of business ownership through appropriate legal documents, or alternatively provide National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC) certification. The contract requires all contractor and vendor representatives to pass mandatory Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) criminal history checks prior to facility access, and all parties attending the pre-bid meeting must be lien clean five days prior to the meeting; the project is being administered by Matrix Consulting Engineers, Inc., located at 544 Cherbourg Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48917. Contractors must comply with extensive special working conditions detailed in the specification, including restricted tool policies, security procedures, and limitations on work hours and days at the secure correctional facility; all work must be performed by licensed contractors and subcontractors as required by Michigan law, and materials and workmanship are guaranteed for a minimum of one year from system acceptance. No incumbent vendors or existing contract information is provided in the available documentation. The bid documents do not specify an award value or budget range; however, the project scope, 540-day timeline, and significant infrastructure requirements suggest a substantial construction contract. Bid documents are available through the SIGMA system, and prospective bidders should reference all attached specifications including Civil & Architectural plans, Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical bid sets, and the comprehensive project specification for complete scope details.