591/25210. AGY; Kalamazoo Garage - Exterior Renovation

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is soliciting bids for an exterior renovation project at the MDOT-Kalamazoo Garage located at 5673 W. Main St., Kalamazoo, Michigan. The procurement involves comprehensive exterior wall renovation, including preparing and repairing existing EIFS, concrete masonry unit (CMU), and metal siding for painting, as well as installing new metal siding and trim over three exterior CMU walls. The project requires electronic bid submission through SIGMA VSS, with a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough scheduled for September 16, 2025, at 9:30 am and bids due on October 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Bidders must provide a 5% bid security and submit a maximum of two attachments under 25 MB, along with proof of State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Evaluation criteria will consider both price and qualitative components, with the total contract time estimated at 240 calendar days and work planned to begin in spring 2026. The project utilizes NIGP Codes 91447, 90924, 91200, 90922, and 91065, and requires specific technical capabilities for exterior wall renovation.

The contract opportunity includes a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) preference program, offering a 10% pricing preference for businesses owned by qualified service-disabled veterans. To qualify, businesses must be at least 51% owned by one or more veterans with a service-connected disability and provide documentation including military service proof, disability verification, and business ownership evidence. Alternatively, businesses can obtain certification through the National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC). While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bid includes a $5,000 lump sum allowance and requires performance and payment bonds for bids over $50,000. The procurement encourages Michigan-based businesses and provides special consideration for disabled veteran-owned enterprises. Successful bidders will need to submit post-bid documentation, including experience modification ratings, project superintendent details, similar project references, and a list of subcontractors. The project emphasizes local economic participation and supports veteran-owned business opportunities within the state procurement process.