472/25256. JBB; Alger C. F. Cooler/Freezer Replacement

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget is procuring construction services for the Alger Correctional Facility located in Wetmore, Michigan, specifically for the replacement of cooler and freezer units (Procurement ID: 472/25256.JBB). The project involves the removal and replacement of an existing walk-in cooler-freezer combination unit with two separate units: a cooler measuring 20 feet by 17 feet 6 inches by 10 feet high and a freezer measuring 30 feet by 17 feet 6 inches by 10 feet high, both featuring new LED lighting and remote refrigeration components located outside the building. Additional work includes roof replacement with EPDM roofing membrane, removal of unused roof curbs, electrical power upgrades in the warehouse and storage area, LED lighting upgrades, restroom renovations to separate men's and women's facilities, HVAC upgrades in the office area, conversion of the dry fire suppression system to a wet system, and removal of an existing unused building entrance and vestibule. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with the site tour beginning at 9:30 a.m., and bid responses are due on April 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Written questions must be submitted to Reid Anderson at randerson@upea.com no later than April 15, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The contract duration is 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $300 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion. The base bid includes an AUS Coordination allowance of $7,800 and an Owner-Directed Allowance of $10,000, for a total minimum base bid of $17,800, and bidders must provide a 5 percent bid guarantee with performance and payment bonds mandatory for bids exceeding $50,000.

The procurement includes a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) preference program under Michigan Public Act 91 of 2005, which provides eligible businesses with a 10 percent pricing advantage when bidding on this state project; eligible businesses must be 51 percent or more owned by one or more veterans with a service-connected disability and must submit appropriate documentation with their bid response, including proof of service and discharge status, proof of service-connected disability, and proof of business ownership, or alternatively provide National Veterans Business Development Council certification. Bidders must also submit certification as either a Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) or Michigan-Based Business if applicable and must comply with prevailing wage requirements under Michigan Public Act 10 of 2023. All contractor and vendor representatives attending the pre-bid conference must submit a LEIN Request (Michigan Law Enforcement Information Network criminal history check form) five business days prior to the meeting, and representatives may represent only one bidder. Contractor insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 minimum per occurrence, Vehicle Liability, Worker's Compensation at statutory limits, and Employer's Liability insurance. All work must comply with State Project Registration requirements from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, and bids must be uploaded to the SIGMA VSS portal with a maximum of two attachments, each less than 25 MB. The project is funded entirely by the State of Michigan with no federal funding involvement.