551/26185. KMM; MSP Police Training Academy - ADA Lift

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), State Facilities Administration is requesting bids for installation of a two-stop vertical platform lift at the Michigan State Police Training Academy to provide ADA-accessible access to the auditorium stage, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET and a mandatory pre-bid conference and facility tour on August 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) bidders receive a 10% evaluation discount on their bid amount if they meet certification requirements; bidders must submit a DD214, proof of service-connected disability, and proof of 51% or greater ownership, or provide National Veterans Business Development Council certification.

The scope encompasses complete lift installation with all electrical connections, lighting relocation, demolition of existing metal guardrails, temporary wall and door construction to isolate the work area during occupancy, and restoration of removed carpet tile flooring. All work must comply with the 2021 Michigan Building Code, 2021 Michigan Rehabilitation Code, 2023 National Electrical Code, and applicable ASME and NFPA standards. The new ADA lift controller requires a 20-ampere, 120-volt branch circuit connection to existing panel EPD1. The building will remain occupied during construction, requiring daily cleaning and debris removal to maintain clear exits and protect existing finishes. The project is classified as a Level 2 alteration; no structural changes are required.

Contract time is 150 calendar days from Notice-to-Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion. A 5% bid guarantee (certified check, money order, or bid bond) is required; performance and payment bonds are required for all bids exceeding $50,000. Bids exceeding $100,000 must include Michigan-Based Business Certification. Bidders must comply with Michigan Public Act 10 of 2023 prevailing wage requirements, maintain State Project Registration, and submit certified payrolls to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity database. Comprehensive insurance is required: Commercial General Liability ($1 million minimum per occurrence), Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, Employer's Liability ($1 million per accident), and property insurance at 100% replacement cost. The bid includes a $10,000 allowance for materials and equipment. Post-bid submittals from the apparent low bidder must include experience modification ratings, project superintendent identification with resume, and references for at least three similar completed projects. Technical questions are due September 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET to John Mortimore (jmortimore@hobbs-black.com). Addendum 1 has been issued.