511/26444. AGY; Camp Grayling - Construct Tie Down Pads

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, State Facilities Administration is requesting bids for construction of tie-down pads and related work at Grayling Army Airfield within Camp Grayling Training Center, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour on August 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Building 1135, McNamara Road. A 10% pricing preference applies to Qualified Disabled Veterans (service-disabled veteran-owned businesses at 51% or greater ownership) upon submission of DD214, VA Rating Decision Letter, and proof of business ownership; Michigan-based businesses receive favorable evaluation under state reciprocity provisions.

The scope encompasses excavation, aggregate base course, Portland cement concrete pavement (8-inch non-reinforced), bituminous pavement (two lifts at 165 lbs/SYD each), tie-down anchor systems, ground rod installations, drainage structures (144 linear feet of 12-inch concrete culvert and two leaching basins), electrical conduit, lighting, grounding systems, pavement markings, and site restoration including topsoil, seeding, and mulching. Work must comply with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-2G, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality regulations, Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards, and EPA hazardous materials handling requirements. Substantial completion is due April 30, 2027; liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion. The contract term is 210 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

A 5% bid security (certified or cashier's check, money order, or bid bond payable to the State of Michigan) is required. Performance and payment bonds are required for contracts exceeding $50,000. The base bid includes a $20,000 allowance with provisions for alternates and unit price schedules. All bids must include a non-collusion affidavit, asbestos abatement attestation, and state project registration documentation. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates for Crawford County apply. Build America, Buy America Act compliance is mandatory—all iron, steel, and manufactured products must be U.S.-produced. Commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence, worker's compensation, employer's liability, and builder's risk insurance at 100% replacement cost are required. Questions are due August 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. Registration for the pre-bid conference must be submitted to Melissa Mead at meadm4@michigan.gov by 5:00 p.m. on August 4. Bids are submitted through SIGMA VSS.