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

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is seeking a contractor to perform an in-ground hoist installation at the MDOT Atlanta Garage located at 13490 M 32/M33 in Atlanta, Michigan. The procurement involves a comprehensive vehicle lift replacement project, which includes demolishing existing monorail and hoist equipment, installing a new Skylift 780-9 FM APC JB hoist by Stertil-Koni USA, reconfiguring the mono-rail system, and relocating ceiling fans. Mandatory requirements include a pre-bid conference and facility tour, which was held on October 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with bid responses due by November 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. Contractors must submit bids electronically through the SIGMA VSS website and maintain bid validity for 60 calendar days after the bid opening. Key qualifications include compliance with prevailing wage rates, OSHA requirements, and Michigan occupational safety standards, with contractors required to submit certified payroll reports and comply with state project registration requirements.

The contract opportunity includes provisions for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB), offering a 10% pricing preference for qualified veterans' businesses. To qualify, businesses must be 51% owned by service-disabled veterans and provide documentation including DD214 and proof of service-connected disability. The project has a base bid with a $218,000 allowance for the in-ground hoist and a $25,000 contingency allowance, totaling $243,000. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory for contracts over $50,000, with a required five percent bid guarantee. Builders risk insurance at 100 percent actual cash replacement value is required, and liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day will be assessed for delays beyond the contract completion date of October 30, 2026. Applicable NIGP codes include 90921, 90922, 90924, 90977, 91051, and 91240, with project documents available through the SIGMA Michigan website or by contacting Sidock Group, Inc.