591/25210. AGY; Kalamazoo Garage - Exterior Renovation

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), State Facilities Administration, Design & Construction Division is 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 renovations, including preparing and repairing existing EIFS, CMU, and metal siding for painting, and installing new metal siding and trim over three exterior CMU walls. Key deliverables include power washing overhead doors, painting specific interior CMU block wall sections, and installing metal wall panels. The project has a 240-day completion timeline, with bids due on October 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour was held on September 16, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Evaluation criteria will focus on price, technical approach, personnel quality, and past performance. Bidders must submit responses via SIGMA VSS with a maximum of two attachments under 25 MB and provide a 5% bid guarantee.

The procurement includes special provisions for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB), offering a 10% pricing preference for businesses that are 51% or more owned by service-disabled veterans. To qualify, businesses must provide documentation including proof of military service, service-connected disability, and business ownership. The state accepts National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC) certification as an alternative verification method. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the project emphasizes the use of Michigan-based businesses and products. A $5,000 lump sum allowance is included in the base bid, and performance and payment bonds are required for contracts over $50,000. Builders' risk insurance is mandatory, and prevailing wage rates are specified in detail. The project will utilize NIGP Codes 91447, 90924, 91200, 90922, and 91065, with work planned to begin in spring 2026.