472/25324. ABG; Chippewa CF - Pwrplnt Steam Surge Tank Rplc

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) State Facilities Administration is seeking a design-build entity to replace the steam surge tank at the Chippewa Correctional Facility located in Kincheloe, Clare County. The project, identified by file number 472/25324.ABG, requires comprehensive professional and construction services including removing the existing steam surge tank, associated piping, and equipment, and installing a new steam purge tank with Cleaver Brooks controls. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting was held on July 31, 2025, at 1:00 pm via Teams, with proposals due on August 20, 2025, by 2:00 p.m. EST. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the SIGMA website and include documentation covering the organization's details, project understanding, personnel qualifications, and project experience. Evaluation criteria will focus on the design-build entity's general information, project comprehension, personnel qualifications, and project suitability. The substantial completion date is scheduled for June 1, 2026, with critical restrictions on construction activities during the heating season (October 1 to May 15).

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid guarantee, and performance and payment bonds are mandatory for contracts exceeding $50,000. The contract includes a $25,000 DTMB provisionary allowance and imposes liquidated damages of $500 per day past substantial and final completion. Contractors must comply with Michigan-based business certification, prevailing wage regulations, and specific working conditions for correctional facility projects. The project requires obtaining LARA Plan Review Permit and Construction Code approvals, submitting 50% and 90% phase documents for owner review, and providing biweekly progress summaries. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the design-build services and the infrastructure replacement suggest a significant investment in modernizing the correctional facility's powerplant infrastructure.