551/20249. CDP-MSP Coldwater Detachment-Utility Improvements

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is seeking bids for utility improvements at the Michigan State Police (MSP) Coldwater Detachment located at 186 E. State St., Coldwater, Michigan. The project involves comprehensive infrastructure upgrades, including abandoning existing post sewer and well system connections and installing new water main/water service and sewer lead/sewage grinder station. Specific deliverables include HDPE pipe installation through open cut and directional drilling methods, pavement repairs, and associated restoration work. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through inspection was conducted on September 28, 2020, with electronic bids due on October 7, 2020, at 2:00 PM local time. Bidders were required to submit through SIGMA VSS with a 5% bid security, and questions were accepted until September 30, 2020, at 5:00 PM. The project requires contractors to comply with Michigan Residency requirements, mandating that 50% of workers must be Michigan residents, and involves special working conditions including background checks and security protocols for work at a State Police facility.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The project requires contractors to have substantial technical capabilities, including experience with utility infrastructure, HDPE pipe installation, and working in sensitive government facilities. The total project duration is 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with specific phased completion requirements: water main work must be completed within 30 calendar days, and all asphalt pavement and greenbelt restoration must be completed by May 14, 2021. A $20,000 construction contingency allowance is included, and contractors must provide performance and payment bonds for bids over $50,000. While a specific total project budget is not disclosed, the project is classified under multiple NIGP codes including 90903, 90976, 91200, 91216, 91336, 91389, and 91392, indicating a complex infrastructure improvement project. The project is located in Barry County and managed by Chris Parsons, P.E., with the project file number 551/20249.CDP.