511/23322. AGY; Montague Armory - Renovate Armory

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) are procuring comprehensive renovation services for the Montague Armory located at 8061 Cook Street, Montague, Michigan, through an invitation for bids (DMVA Project No. 26C2024005, DTMB File No. 511/23322.AGY). The project scope encompasses extensive demolition and reconstruction work across approximately 6.12 acres, including site improvements such as removal of three fuel storage tanks, installation of 8,640 square yards of new asphalt pavement, 5,935 square yards of gravel surface, new storm drainage infrastructure with 254 linear feet of 12-inch reinforced concrete pipe, 1,025 linear feet of chain-link fencing with anti-climb features, and a 24-foot sliding vehicle gate. Interior work includes comprehensive renovation of latrines, shower rooms, and locker rooms with new fixtures; creation of a lactation room; reconstruction of the drill hall with new flooring and ceiling; installation of ceramic tile and vinyl composition tile flooring in multiple areas; new gypsum board walls and ceilings; plumbing and electrical system upgrades; installation of an 8,000-gallon diesel fuel tank with dispensing equipment; force protection barriers; and concrete sidewalks and miscellaneous site amenities. The mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour was held on July 11, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., with electronic bids required through the SIGMA VSS website by July 26, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Requests for Information submissions were due by July 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., directed to Kurt Maiberger at maibergerk@michigan.gov. The contract requires completion within 365 calendar days from the date of Notice-to-Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $200 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion. Successful bidders must comply with Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements, Michigan residency requirements, Michigan Building Code standards, and prevailing wage provisions, with post-bid submittals including Experience Modification Rating, project superintendent qualifications, references for similar projects, and nominated subcontractor lists required within two business days of request. A full-time superintendent or project manager must remain on-site during construction, with work hours restricted to 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The bidding documents require submission of a 5 percent bid security bond and mandate that bidders certify compliance with Michigan-based business and prevailing wage requirements. Prospective bidders may be required to demonstrate Qualified Disabled Veteran status or Michigan-Based Business certification where applicable. The contractor must obtain a Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) permit and coordinate with the Michigan Department of Regulatory and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) for fuel dispensing and storage permits upon contract award. Payment and performance bonds are waived if the bid is less than $50,000; otherwise, both bonds are required for contracts exceeding $50,000. The project includes a $100,000 contingency allowance and establishes a 60 percent salvage and recycling requirement by weight for non-hazardous solid waste management. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is identified in the procurement documents. The estimated contract value is not explicitly stated in the available documentation; however, the project's comprehensive scope encompassing site work, building demolition, extensive interior and exterior renovations, and specialized systems installation suggests a substantial capital construction investment, with the $100,000 contingency and liquidated damages structure of $200 per day indicating a significant project budget typical of state armory renovation initiatives.