591/19213. CDP; Coldwater WC - Ctr Well & Filtration Sys Rplc

This is a construction procurement issued by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), State Facilities Administration, Design & Construction Division, on behalf of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the Barry County jurisdiction. The project involves replacing the well and filtration system and constructing a building addition at the MDOT Coldwater Welcome Center located on I-69 Northbound near Mile Marker 6 in Coldwater, Michigan (DTMB File No. 591/19213.CDP, Contract No. Y20180). The scope of work encompasses installation of a new water treatment system designed to treat 105 gallons of drinking water per minute using prechlorination and greensand pressure filtration with full redundancy to remove arsenic and iron; modification of an existing maintenance storage outbuilding; construction of a new insulated concrete block and metal roof building addition of approximately 1,500 square feet to house equipment; removal of existing treatment vessels; electrical components and tie-ins to existing alarm and control systems; mechanical heating and ventilation systems; and comprehensive site work including new paving (approximately 1,860 square feet), regrading, lagoon construction for drainage, lawn restoration, and chain link fencing with an 8-foot slide gate. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through inspection was held on July 16, 2020, at 10:00 AM at the facility, with bidder registration required by July 15, 2020, at 2:00 PM by submitting company information to Scott Goodsell at sgoodsell@ghfaa.com. Electronic bids were due on July 29, 2020, at 2:00 PM through the SIGMA VSS website, with questions accepted until July 20, 2020, at 2:00 PM. The contract requires Substantial Completion by May 1, 2021, with final completion thirty (30) calendar days thereafter, and liquidated damages are assessed at five hundred dollars ($500) per calendar day for failure to meet these deadlines. A 5% bid security is required, and Performance and Payment Bonds are mandatory for all bids exceeding $50,000. Applicable NIGP codes range from 90922 to 91479, covering various construction and mechanical trades.

The procurement is subject to Michigan prevailing wage requirements where federal funding is involved, nondiscrimination compliance, and a mandatory fifty percent (50%) Michigan residency requirement for employees. All work must comply with the Michigan State Construction Code, applicable ASTM standards, ACI concrete specifications, Part 91 of PA 451 regarding soil erosion and sedimentation control, and environmental regulations for hazardous materials. The project includes a specified $50,000 provisionary allowance and is funded through MDOT Program No. 209317EPE. Contractors must coordinate with existing systems including connections to the Welcome Center's domestic water, hot water recirculation, and sanitary sewer systems, and must integrate with existing electrical alarm and control systems. The apparent low bidder must submit qualification submittals including a pre-award schedule and list of subcontractors within specified timeframes following bid opening, with Notice of Award issued to the responsive and responsible best value bidder. While no specific budget range is provided in the procurement documents, the project scope, complexity, bonding requirements, and building addition construction suggest a substantial contract value; the $50,000 provisionary allowance and $500 daily liquidated damages penalties indicate a project of significant scope and investment.