591/25100. RLO; MDOT In-Ground Hoist Installation

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and State Facilities Administration are seeking qualified contractors for an in-ground truck hoist installation project at the MDOT facility located at 13490 M 32/M33 in Atlanta, Michigan. The procurement involves providing and installing a Stertil-Koni 780-9 FM APC JB in-ground hoist with automatic pit covers, performing mono-rail reconfiguration, and relocating a ceiling fan. A mandatory pre-bid site walk-through is scheduled for October 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., and bid responses are due on November 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Contractors must submit bids electronically through SIGMA VSS, limited to two attachments of less than 25 MB each. Bidders are required to provide proof of State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and submit a 5% bid security. Questions about the project must be emailed to Gint Gaska at ggaska@sidockgroup.com no later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern on October 31, 2025. The project has a total contract time of 320 days, with targeted completion by October 30, 2026.

The procurement includes provisions for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB), offering a 10% pricing preference for businesses at least 51% owned by qualified service-disabled veterans. The project base bid includes a $218,000 allowance for the platform lift and a $25,000 contingency allowance. Bidders must comply with domestic preference requirements, ensuring materials and products are predominantly produced in the United States. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with potential preference given to qualified disabled veteran-owned businesses. Additional requirements include adherence to prevailing wage rates, obtaining performance and payment bonds, and following state labor laws and soil erosion control procedures. The project will utilize state funding and is managed by Sidock Group, Inc., located in Gaylord, MI. The existing garage, classified as a "Major" repair facility, will maintain its current S-1 occupancy classification throughout the renovation process.