511/26117. AGY; GAAF - Construct Roads/ Parking Lots

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) seek qualified contractors to construct perimeter roads and parking lots at Grayling Army Airfield (GAAF) in Grayling, Michigan under Project No. 2651524024. The procurement encompasses site clearing, earthwork, grading, installation of approximately 11,198 square yards of hot mix asphalt pavement, concrete work, electrical infrastructure including medium voltage distribution systems with new padmount transformers and lighting controls, drainage systems, security fencing with chain-link fabric and concrete gates, and associated site improvements across 9.1 acres of disturbance area. Deliverables include 180 military vehicle parking spaces, 179 square feet of concrete sidewalk, installation of 1,492 linear feet of guardrail, seven exterior lighting fixtures with poles, and five directional signs, with a contract duration of 270 calendar days from Notice-to-Proceed and working hours from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements under state law and federal Davis-Bacon Act provisions, obtain State Project Registration, maintain certified payroll records, and submit shop drawings prior to construction; the project will be evaluated on a best value basis considering both price and qualitative factors. A mandatory pre-bid conference and facility tour is required on April 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Building 1135, McNamara Road, GAAF, with attendance mandatory for bid acceptance. Bidder questions must be submitted by April 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., and electronic bids are due through the SIGMA VSS system by April 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with bid opening on the same date.

The contract includes a ten percent pricing preference for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) as defined under Michigan Public Act 91 of 2005, requiring documentation such as DD214 proof of service-connected disability or VA Rating Decision Letters and proof of 51 percent or greater business ownership; alternatively, National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC) certification is accepted. All contractors must comply with Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements mandating that all iron, steel, and manufactured products contain a minimum of 55 percent domestic content by cost and that all construction materials be manufactured entirely within the United States. Bid security of five percent of the awarded base bid cost is required, with performance and payment bonds required for contracts exceeding $50,000. The project includes a $100,000 contingency allowance and four deductive alternates allowing bidders to reduce costs by removing specific parking lot and road sections; liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for delays beyond the contract completion date. While no incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements with existing technology are identified, contractors must coordinate with Michael Halcomb at Camp Grayling Engineering (requiring 72 hours notice before excavation) and comply with special DMVA working conditions including security requirements and access badge requirements for personnel. The estimated project value is not explicitly stated in the available documents, though the base bid structure with the $100,000 provisionary allowance and deductive alternates suggests a substantial construction contract typical of military installation infrastructure projects.