472/25355. CTS; Saginaw C. F. - Sewer Screening Improvements

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, State Facilities Administration Design and Construction Division is procuring construction services for sewer screening improvements at the Saginaw Correctional Facility located at 9625 Pierce Road, Freeland, Michigan. The project scope encompasses installation of a new sewer diversion chamber, replacement of an existing Muffin Monster macerator, and upgrading of sewer screening equipment to enhance system reliability and flow management, along with associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing improvements including electrical system updates, ventilation modifications, sewer line cleaning, exterior concrete replacement, and minor project restoration. The contract duration is 150 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed with anticipated substantial completion by November 19, 2026, and final completion 30 days thereafter. Bids must be submitted electronically through the SIGMA website by April 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, with questions accepted until April 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. A mandatory pre-bid conference and facility tour is required and was held on April 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. Contractors must provide proof of State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, acknowledge receipt of all addenda, certify compliance with prevailing wage requirements under MCL 408.1101 et seq., and submit a five percent bid guarantee with each bid submission. Performance and payment bonds are required for bids exceeding $50,000, and all personnel accessing the secure facility must obtain LEIN clearance through the Michigan Department of Corrections.

The procurement includes a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business preference program offering a 10% pricing preference for qualified service-disabled veteran-owned businesses under Public Act 91 of 2005, with documentation requirements including DD214 proof of service and disability or VA Rating Decision Letter. Michigan-based businesses receive preference for materials and equipment when price and quality are equal or superior. The contract requires compliance with Michigan Plumbing Code, Michigan Mechanical Code, 2023 Michigan Electrical Code, and MDOC security standards, with particular emphasis on Class 1 Division 1 hazardous location equipment and tamper-proof fasteners. Contractors must integrate work with the existing JCI DDC building automation control system and coordinate with MDOC security requirements including prohibition of exposed fasteners accessible to inmates. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability with minimum $1,000,000 limits, Workers Compensation with statutory limits, and Builder's Risk Insurance covering 100 percent of replacement cost value. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per calendar day for delays beyond the contract completion date. The contract includes a Base Bid with a $75,000 Provision Allowance and a $25,000 Hydrovac Allowance for discovered underground conflicts, with the total contract value not specified but subject to funding availability.