591/24470. JBB; MDOT M&T Building Ventilation

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), in coordination with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), is soliciting competitive sealed bids for mechanical and construction services to upgrade ventilation systems at the M&T Building located at 120 Tobin-Alpha Road, Crystal Falls, Michigan. The project scope includes providing and installing a mechanical exhaust fan with a capacity of 1,910 CFM, a 36 by 36 inch intake louver, wall demolition and header installation to create openings for mechanical equipment, metal stud framing, insulation, and integration of a carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide detection system with motorized damper controls. All work must comply with the 2021 Michigan Rehabilitation Code, Michigan Mechanical Code, and 2023 Electrical Code, and contractors must obtain all required building, electrical, and mechanical permits. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site walkthrough was held on March 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time at the project site, with attendance required for bid eligibility. Bids must be submitted electronically through the SIGMA VSS portal by April 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with a 5% bid security required. Substantial completion is required by August 21, 2026, and final completion by September 18, 2026, with liquidated damages of $300 per calendar day for delays. Contractors must provide proof of State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 coverage, Vehicle Liability insurance, Worker's Compensation insurance, and Employer's Liability Insurance. All work is subject to prevailing wage requirements under 2023 PA 10 with specified wage rates for multiple construction classifications.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB) that meet the qualification criteria receive a 10% pricing preference under Michigan Public Act 91 of 2005, requiring submission of documentation including DD214, proof of service-connected disability through VA Rating Decision Letters, and proof of 51% or greater ownership by one or more service-disabled veterans. For bids exceeding $100,000, bidders must provide certifications for Qualified Disabled Veteran status and Michigan-Based Business status. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible best value bidder, with performance and payment bonds required for contracts exceeding $50,000. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The project includes a $5,000 provisional/contingency allowance, and a specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the available documentation, though the requirement for bonds on contracts over $50,000 suggests the estimated contract value exceeds that threshold. All questions regarding the solicitation must be directed to Aaron Janke at ajanke@upea.com or (906) 482-4810 prior to the April 8, 2026 submission deadline.