472/25259. ABG; Kinross CF - Buffer Fence & Entrance Gate

The State of Michigan, specifically the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), is seeking a contractor to complete buffer fence extension and entrance gate upgrades at the Kinross Correctional Facility located at 4533 W. Industrial Park Drive in Kincheloe, Michigan. The project involves removing the existing entrance gate, installing a new tube steel entrance gate and fence, and extending the buffer fence along the east and south sides of the facility. Key deliverables include constructing a 6' tall chain link fence with black slat privacy screen, installing a 32' swinging double gate with locking mechanism, and implementing specific construction requirements such as using hydro excavation for all holes. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on September 10, 2025, and electronic bid submissions are due on October 1, 2025, at 2:00 pm through the SIGMA VSS website. Contractors must obtain a State Project Registration (SPR) with LEO Wage and Hour, provide a 5% bid security, and comply with prevailing wage rate requirements. Evaluation criteria will include compliance with bid specifications, financial resources, technical capabilities, experience, past performance, insurance and bonding capacity, and business integrity.

The contract opportunity includes several set-aside and preference provisions, particularly for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOB), which may receive a 10% pricing preference. Bidders are encouraged to use Michigan products and environmentally friendly options when possible, and the project requires that 50% of employees be Michigan residents. A comprehensive LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) background check is mandatory for all contractor representatives seeking facility access. The project requires a jobsite superintendent to be present 100% of the time during work activities, and contractors must submit additional forms such as the Qualified Disabled Veteran Business Representation Form and Certification of a Michigan Based Business Form. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the project includes a $20,000 hydrovac allowance and a $25,000 project allowance in the base bid amount. Liquidated damages are set at $250 per calendar day after substantial and final completion, with the project timeline targeting substantial completion by May 19, 2026, and final completion by June 18, 2026.