591/17307. AGY; St Ignace Garage - EIFS Repairs

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) are seeking a qualified contractor for EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) restoration and painting at the St. Ignace Garage located at 500 Ferry Lane in St. Ignace, Michigan. The project requires comprehensive exterior restoration work, including cleaning, repairing, and painting EIFS surfaces, awnings, doors, frames, and other exterior elements for two buildings (main garage and storage building) with approximate dimensions of 100' x 162' and 72' x 178' respectively. Bidders must have specific qualifications, including completing at least two similar EIFS restoration projects totaling over 5,000 square feet within the last five years and being manufacturer-approved for the EIFS system. The electronic bid submission was due on April 22, 2020, at 2:00 PM local time through the SIGMA VSS website, with a mandatory pre-bid site inspection held on April 21, 2020, at 10:30 AM. The contract specifies a 45-day completion timeline from the Notice-to-Proceed, with a $500 per day deduction for work not completed within the specified timeframe and potential extensions for material delays.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project includes a $10,000 contingency allowance and requires a 5% bid security for participation. Bid bonds and performance/payment bonds are mandatory for contracts over $50,000. The contractor must provide a minimum one-year warranty on labor and materials from final acceptance. While specific incumbent vendors are not detailed, the pre-bid sign-in sheet indicates potential interest from companies including Ripman Construction and MPM Painting LLC. The project is funded under code 3080 and classified under NIGP codes 91051, 91075, and 91078. The total project budget is not explicitly stated, but the comprehensive restoration scope, contingency allowance, and detailed specifications suggest a significant investment in maintaining the St. Ignace Garage facility's exterior infrastructure.