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

This procurement opportunity involves a competitive sealed bid solicitation issued by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) on behalf of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finishing System) restoration and painting work at the St. Ignace Garage facility located at 500 Ferry Lane, St. Ignace, Michigan in Lake County. The scope of work requires the contractor to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and related services necessary to complete the removal and replacement of the existing EIFS, joint sealant repairs, and comprehensive painting of two garage structures and a salt storage building, with all work to be completed within 45 calendar days following issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Key deliverables include cleaning all exterior surfaces using EIFS manufacturer-approved methods, removing EIFS to approximately six inches above grade while repairing visibly damaged areas, removing and replacing sealants for all joints, and painting all surfaces including EIFS, awnings, doors, frames, chimneys, bollards, utility boxes, and fascia, with specific color requirements designating one color for EIFS and window sills and a separate color for awnings, doors, and frames, with bollards painted safety yellow. The contract requires qualified contractors to carry liability insurance, provide a one-year minimum warranty covering all labor and materials, and comply with all applicable Michigan building codes and Americans with Disabilities Act standards. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on April 21, 2020, at 10:30 AM local time, with electronic bids due on April 29, 2020, at 2:00 PM local time; questions were accepted until seven calendar days prior to the original bid due date. The base bid consists of three lump-sum line items for EIFS restoration, EIFS painting, and salt storage building painting, plus a $10,000 contingency allowance, with a five-percent bid guarantee required at submission.

The procurement documents indicate that qualified disabled veteran-owned businesses and Michigan-based businesses were required to submit applicable certifications with their bids. The contract incorporates performance and payment bonds as mandatory requirements for bids exceeding $50,000, and liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per calendar day for failure to achieve substantial completion within the 45-day contract period. The apparent low bidder is obligated to submit post-bid documentation including an experience modification rating, proposed project superintendent information, references for at least three similar projects completed within the last three years, and a complete list of nominated subcontractors. While the specific award value is not explicitly stated in the available documents, the contract structure and bond requirements indicate a project valued above $50,000. The project is funded through Michigan state funding and is accessible through the SIGMA Michigan portal at https://sigma.michigan.gov/webapp/PRDVSS2X1/AltSelfService, with project inquiries directed to Project Manager Nick Shattuck at MDOT Office of Operations and Asset Services, 425 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan 48909, by phone at (517) 599-0073 or email at ShattuckN1@michigan.gov.