591/25210. AGY; Kalamazoo Garage - Exterior Renovation

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) State Facilities Administration is seeking bids for an exterior renovation project at the Kalamazoo Garage located at 5673 W. Main St., Kalamazoo, Michigan. The project involves comprehensive exterior wall renovations, including power washing existing CMU, EIFS, and metal wall panels, tuck pointing CMU block walls, applying primer and paint, and installing approximately 2,800 square feet of new metal wall panels. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through SIGMA VSS by August 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time, with a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough scheduled for July 31, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. The contract time is 270 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $150 per day for delays beyond the substantial completion date. Evaluation criteria will include pricing and qualitative components, with bidders required to provide a 5% bid guarantee and meet various state regulatory requirements. Contractors must submit proof of State Project Registration and comply with prevailing wage rates and insurance requirements.

The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB), offering a 10% pricing preference for businesses that are at least 51% owned by veterans with service-connected disabilities. To qualify for this preference, businesses must provide documentation including DD214 proof of service, proof of service-connected disability, and business ownership verification. The project accepts NVBDC certification as an alternative verification method and does not pre-certify businesses or accept federal certification databases. Bidders must submit electronic bids with performance and payment bonds for bids over $50,000, and the project includes a base bid with a $5,000 allowance. While no specific total project budget is explicitly stated, the comprehensive renovation and extensive documentation suggest a significant investment in upgrading the Kalamazoo Garage's exterior infrastructure. The work is scheduled to begin in spring 2026, with potential integration requirements for existing garage systems and structures.