591/25191. AGY; Atlanta SSB Metal Siding and Soffit Install

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is seeking a contractor for the Atlanta Salt Storage Barn (SSB) Metal Siding and Soffit Installation project located at 13490 M-32/M-33 in Atlanta, Michigan. The procurement involves furnishing labor, materials, and equipment to install new metal wall siding and soffit at the MDOT Atlanta Garage, with specific requirements including 29-gauge industrial quality steel painted panels and metal soffit installation. A mandatory walk-through inspection is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET, and bid responses are due on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET via SIGMA VSS electronic submission. Contractors must submit a 5% bid security and are limited to two attachments of less than 25 MB each. The project has a contract duration of 45 calendar days, with substantial completion deadline of Friday, August 15, 2025, and liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day for delays. Bidders must email questions to Vincent Cushing at cushingv@michigan.gov by 4:30 PM ET on August 6, 2025, and comply with all specified project requirements and technical specifications.

The contract opportunity includes provisions for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB), offering a 10% pricing preference for businesses that are 51% or more owned by qualified service-disabled veterans. The state accepts National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC) certification as an alternative verification method. The project utilizes NIGP Codes 91473, 91427, and 91200, and encourages Michigan-based businesses. The base bid includes an allowance of $2,500, and performance and payment bonds are required for contracts over $50,000. The total project area encompasses 5,334 square feet of metal siding and 792 square feet of soffit, with a project cost estimate of approximately $45,000. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates, equal employment opportunity guidelines, and various regulatory requirements including soil erosion control and hazardous material handling. A plan review waiver has been obtained from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), though structural work may require additional review and permitting.