591/25210. AGY; Kalamazoo Garage - Exterior Renovation

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and Department of Transportation are seeking bids for an exterior renovation project at the Kalamazoo Garage located at 5673 W. Main St., Kalamazoo, MI. The procurement involves comprehensive exterior wall renovation, including preparation and repairs to existing EIFS, CMU, and metal siding, with new metal siding and trim to be installed over three exterior CMU walls. The project requires electronic bid submission through SIGMA VSS, with a mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour scheduled for September 16, 2025, at 9:30am. Bids are due on October 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time, with a contract time of 240 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed. Bidders must provide a 5% bid guarantee and submit proof of State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Liquidated damages are set at $150 per day for delays beyond the substantial completion date, and contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates and various state regulations including equal employment opportunity and worker safety requirements.

The contract includes specific provisions for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB), offering a 10% pricing preference for businesses that are 51% or more owned by veterans with service-connected disabilities. Qualifying businesses must provide documentation such as DD214 forms or Veterans Administration Rating Decision Letters, with National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC) certification accepted as an alternative verification method. The project utilizes NIGP Codes 91447, 90924, 91200, 90922, and 91065, and includes a base bid with a $5,000 lump-sum allowance. Performance and payment bonds are required for contracts over $50,000, and there are specific requirements for Michigan-based businesses. While a precise total project budget is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the exterior renovation suggests a significant investment in upgrading the Kalamazoo Garage's infrastructure and appearance, with work planned to begin in spring 2026.