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

This is a design-build procurement issued by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) on behalf of the Department of Corrections for Chippewa County. The project involves the complete design and replacement of an existing steam surge tank located in the powerplant at Chippewa Correctional Facility in Kincheloe, Michigan. Deliverables include Phase 500 Final Design documents, Phase 600 and 700 Construction Administration services, removal of the existing surge tank and associated piping and equipment, installation of a new Cleaver Brooks steam purge tank with piping, valves, and controls integrated with the existing DA tank for system redundancy, reworking of a high-pressure drip line, removal and reinstallation of exterior insulated metal panel wall systems for equipment access, and preparation and submission of all required permit applications including LARA Plan Review Permits and Construction Code approvals. Proposals must include a graphic bar chart schedule in weeks based on a January 6, 2025 contract start date, documentation of proposed meetings during each phase, comprehensive description of the firm's experience and qualifications with similar projects, and identification of all consultants and subordinate elements. Key evaluation criteria include the organization's understanding of project scope, personnel and relevant experience, general design-build entity information, and demonstration of suitability for the work. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting was held on July 31, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the facility, with written questions due by 12:00 p.m. Eastern on August 8, 2025, directed to Alan Goschka. Bid responses must be submitted through SIGMA VSS by 2:00 p.m. Eastern on August 20, 2025, with a maximum of two attachments, and the Ad Hoc Advisory Committee will award the contract by the end of August 2025. Substantial completion is scheduled for June 1, 2026, with final completion by July 1, 2026, and liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day apply for delays beyond substantial completion. A critical operational restriction prohibits any construction activities requiring boiler or steam system shutdown during the heating season, defined as October 1 through May 15.

Bidders must comply with Michigan Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) business requirements and provide Michigan business certifications for contracts over $250,000 if applicable. All contractors must obtain criminal history clearance through a LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) request submitted five business days prior to the pre-proposal meeting, as facility access requires security screening for work within a Department of Corrections secure perimeter. The project requires compliance with federal codes and standards administered by EPA, OSHA, DOT, and state agencies including DHHS, EGLE, DNR, and MIOSHA, with prevailing wage rates mandated for all construction mechanics. A 5% bid security is required, and performance and payment bonds are mandated for all bids exceeding $50,000. The base bid must be structured as a not-to-exceed amount broken down into compensation categories including design services, construction and trade labor, general conditions, overhead and profit, and management services, with a $25,000 provisional allowance included within the Construction, Trade Labor, and Subcontractors line item for unforeseen costs. Specific award values or total project budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation.