591/19322. JBB; Houghton & L'Anse Garage - Roof Repairs

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) is procuring construction services for roof repairs and structural improvements at two Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) maintenance facilities. The project encompasses work at the L'Anse Maintenance Garage (301 Winter Street, L'Anse, MI 49946) and the Houghton Maintenance Garage (51750 Industrial Drive, Calumet, MI 49913). At L'Anse, the scope includes installation of a new protective steel entrance canopy on the east side of the building, installation of a protective steel screen in front of mechanical units, and relocation of an existing ADA parking spot. At Houghton, work includes removal of a portion of the existing eave on the truck wash bay, installation of a new 23-foot parapet wall, masonry joint sealing, wall insulation, membrane roofing, and installation of a roof drain system with PVC conductors and MDOT Type D cover relocated 10 to 15 feet north of the building. The mandatory pre-bid walkthrough was held on November 17, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., beginning at L'Anse and proceeding to Houghton, with attendance at both sites required. Electronic bids were originally due December 8, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., but were extended via Addendum 2 to December 15, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Questions were accepted until December 1, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. The contractor must comply with prevailing wage requirements for Houghton County, MIOSHA safety standards, Michigan Building Code, and environmental protection regulations, with contract completion required by September 30, 2022, and liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day assessed for delays beyond substantial completion.

Contractors responding to this opportunity must submit a 5% bid security and performance and payment bonds for contracts exceeding $50,000, with a $3,000 contingency allowance included in the base bid. Qualified Disabled Veteran status certifications and Michigan Business certifications are required for bids exceeding $100,000. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with consideration given to best value factors including technical approach, personnel qualifications, and management plans. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the available documentation. Post-bid submittals from the apparent low bidder must include experience modification ratings, project superintendent qualifications, and lists of similar completed projects. Bids must be submitted electronically through the SIGMA VSS system with individual attachments not exceeding 6 megabytes, and documents may be obtained through the SIGMA procurement system or from the project engineer, OHM Advisors (deana.wuori@ohm-advisors.com, 906-482-0535). No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents.