511/25414. AGY; GAAF - Construct Perimeter Roads/Parking Lots

The State of Michigan, specifically the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) and the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB), is seeking a contractor to construct perimeter roads and parking lots at the Grayling Army Airfield (GAAF) located in Grayling, Michigan. The project, identified as DMVA Project No. 2651524024, encompasses site clearing, earthwork, asphalt paving, pavement markings, utility work, and electrical infrastructure improvements. Deliverables include the construction of multiple parking lots and road sections, with a total project completion timeline of 270 calendar days after the preconstruction meeting. Bidders must be pre-qualified, with specific requirements including having journeyman linemen, maintaining proper apprentice-to-journeyman ratios, and demonstrating at least five years of experience in medium voltage electrical utility work. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour was held on August 13, 2025, at 10:30 am, with bid submissions due electronically through SIGMA VSS by August 27, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern time. The project includes three deductive alternates for potential scope reduction and requires a 5% bid security bond. Evaluation criteria will emphasize best value selection, considering both price and qualitative factors such as technical approach, personnel quality, and management plans.

The procurement offers a 10% pricing preference for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB) as established by Public Act 91 of 2005, with specific certification requirements including proof of military service, service-connected disability, and business ownership. Businesses must be at least 51% owned by one or more veterans with a service-connected disability, with National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC) certification accepted as an alternative verification method. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements and must comply with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA). A $100,000 contingency allowance is included in the project budget, with liquidated damages of $200 per day for project delays. The project requires a comprehensive construction waste management plan with a goal to salvage/recycle 60% of non-hazardous solid waste. Contractors must maintain a full-time on-site superintendent and coordinate work to ensure continuous armory operations. While no specific incumbent vendors were listed, the project involves extensive infrastructure improvements at an existing military training site, requiring careful integration with current facilities and operational requirements.