591/25329. AGY; Makeup Air Unit & Controls Replacement

The State of Michigan, specifically the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and the Department of Transportation (MDOT), is seeking bids for a Makeup Air Unit and Controls Replacement project located at the MDOT Fleet Administration & Operations Building in Lansing. The project involves a comprehensive replacement of an existing Absolutaire makeup air unit (Model R327-UBX) with an equivalent "in-kind" unit, including associated controls, ductwork, insulation, steel base support, service platform, access ladder, electrical and gas connections, and surface preparation. Contractors must provide complete documentation, including operations and maintenance manuals and testing and balancing reports. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection is scheduled for Friday, July 11, 2025, at 9:00 am ET, with bid responses due on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 2:00 pm ET. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid guarantee, comply with prevailing wage requirements, and upload their proposals to SIGMA VSS, including proof of State Project Registration. The project has a 150-calendar day completion timeline from the Notice-to-Proceed, and contractors must adhere to state building, mechanical, and electrical codes.

The contract opportunity includes special provisions for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB), offering a 10% pricing preference for businesses that are 51% or more owned by qualified service-disabled veterans. To qualify, businesses must provide documentation including proof of service, service-connected disability, and business ownership. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory for contracts over $50,000, and the project utilizes NIGP Codes 91036 and 91450. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the bid includes a $5,000 contingency allowance. Contractors must submit various certifications, including a Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) Business Representation and Michigan-Based Business Certification. Questions about the project must be emailed to Val Woodruff at woodruffv@michigan.gov by 2:00 pm Eastern on 07/16/2025. Bidders experiencing submission issues can contact the SIGMA Help Desk or email the Design and Construction Contract Specialists, with potential for emailed bid submissions on a case-by-case basis with DCD approval.