551/24241. CAK; Grass Lake Weigh Station Eastbound Addition

The State of Michigan's Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and Michigan State Police are seeking bids for the Grass Lake Weigh Station Eastbound Addition project, located on I-94 in Jackson County. The procurement involves constructing a 382-square-foot wood-framed, brick-veneered addition to an existing weigh station facility, with a comprehensive set of architectural and engineering specifications. The project requires a mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour scheduled for June 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, with both on-site and remote Microsoft Teams attendance options. Bid responses are due on July 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern time and must be uploaded to SIGMA VSS, with contractors limited to two attachments of less than 25 MB each. Evaluation criteria include compliance with technical specifications, adherence to Michigan Building Code standards, and submission of required documentation such as a 5% bid guarantee, certified payroll documentation, and asbestos abatement verification. The contract time is set at 152 calendar days, with bidders required to provide detailed qualifications, meet prevailing wage requirements, and demonstrate technical and safety competencies for transportation infrastructure construction.

The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions for Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) contractors, with potential preference given to businesses owned by service-disabled veterans. The State of Michigan offers a 10% pricing preference for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) under Public Act 91 of 2005, requiring businesses to demonstrate at least 51% ownership by service-disabled veterans and provide appropriate documentation. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the project involves upgrading existing transportation infrastructure with new electrical, mechanical, and structural systems. The base bid includes a $25,000 contingency allowance, and bidders must comply with specific requirements related to the Public Entity Asbestos Removal Verification Act (PA 59 of 2024), which mandates background investigations for asbestos abatement contractors. The total project budget appears to be managed through the State Facilities Administration Design and Construction Division, with funding likely derived from state infrastructure or transportation funds. Potential bidders must also demonstrate environmental compliance history and be prepared to meet stringent technical specifications for the weigh station addition.