591/25297. AGY; Kalamazoo Garage - Window Replacement

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), State Facilities Administration, Design & Construction Division is seeking bids for a window replacement project at the MDOT Kalamazoo Garage located at 5673 W. Main St. in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The procurement involves removing and replacing exterior windows, including aluminum fixed, sliding, awning, and aluminum clad wood fixed/awning windows, along with replacing one concrete windowsill. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour was held on July 31, 2025, at 10:30 AM ET, with eight potential contractors in attendance. Sealed electronic bids are due on August 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET through the SIGMA VSS system. The contract has a specified completion time of 75 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed, and includes a base bid schedule with a $2,500 lump-sum allowance. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid guarantee and provide builders risk insurance. Contractors must have a State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and are limited to submitting a maximum of two attachments under 25 MB.

The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB), which can receive a 10% pricing preference if they are 51% or more owned by service-disabled veterans. Businesses must provide documentation including proof of military service, service-connected disability, and business ownership to qualify for this preference. The project utilizes NIGP Codes 91447, 90924, 91200, 90922, and 91065, and requires compliance with state and federal labor, environmental, and safety regulations. Contractors must submit various certifications, including those related to disabled veteran status, Michigan business qualification, and asbestos abatement attestation. While a specific budget is not explicitly stated, the project involves window replacement at a government facility, suggesting a moderate-scale construction project. Questions regarding the bid will be accepted until August 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with contact information provided for Jeannette Reinhardt at reinhardtj@michigan.gov and the SIGMA Help Desk for technical support.