472/25271. CTS; Saginaw CF - Warehouse Concrete Repair

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) State Facilities Administration is seeking bids for a concrete repair project at the Saginaw Correctional Facility located at 9625 Pierce Road in Freeland, Michigan. The project involves removing and replacing approximately 1,600 square yards of concrete pavement, including 1,550 square yards of 8" heavy-duty concrete and 60 square yards of 6" standard-duty concrete at the maintenance building warehouse loading dock. Key deliverables include removing existing concrete stairs and handrails, installing a safety rail, and adding bollards, with an alternate bid option for additional concrete expansion areas. The bid is due on August 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time, with a mandatory pre-bid site walk-through scheduled for August 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Potential bidders must submit electronic bids through SIGMA VSS, provide a 5% bid security, and complete a Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) check for any representatives attending the pre-bid walk-through. Questions about the project must be submitted via email to Kristofer Enlow at kenlow@bria2.com no later than 2:00 p.m. on August 14, 2025.

The contract opportunity includes provisions for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB), offering a 10% pricing preference for businesses meeting specific qualification criteria. Bidders must provide documentation proving military service, service-connected disability, and business ownership. The project has a base bid allowance of $25,000 and a contract time of 60 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays beyond the substantial completion date. Performance and payment bonds will be required for bids over $50,000. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates, state and federal regulations, and various certification requirements, including Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) and Michigan-Based Business certifications. The project will require 100% on-site contractor supervision and adherence to specific work hours (7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday). A soils investigation has been completed, revealing potential subsurface challenges that contractors should carefully review, including recommendations for site preparation and pavement reconstruction based on soil conditions.