591/25335. AGY; Brighton Garage- HSB Window Replacement

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is procuring window replacement services for the Brighton Garage Heated Storage Building located at 10102 East Grand River Avenue, Brighton, Michigan 48116. The procurement encompasses the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, and related services for the removal and replacement of exterior windows with new double-pane, low-emissivity, argon-filled aluminum frame windows, including all associated sealants and related work. Prospective bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour on July 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET at the project location, with failure to attend potentially resulting in bid rejection. Bids are due electronically through the SIGMA VSS website on August 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with questions must be submitted by July 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET to Project Manager Jeannette Reinhardt. The contract time for completion is 60 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $150.00 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion, and contract award is scheduled by August 10, 2025. Bidders must submit a five percent bid guarantee, provide Experience Modification Ratings, identify the proposed project superintendent with resume, list at least three completed similar projects with references, and comply with prevailing wage rates as specified for Livingston County. Performance and payment bonds are required for all contracts exceeding $50,000, and apparent low bidders must submit subcontractor nominations and ensure State Project Registration compliance per 2023 PA 10.

The procurement includes a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) preference program that provides a 10% pricing advantage for qualified firms, with eligible businesses defined as entities 51% or more owned by veterans with service-connected disabilities. To claim this preference, bidders must document SDVOB status with a DD214, proof of service-connected disability through a VA Rating Decision Letter, and proof of business ownership, or alternatively provide National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC) certification. Bidders with contract values exceeding $100,000 must obtain Michigan-based business certification, and all contractors must provide proof of State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. The bid documents specify a provisionary allowance of $5,000.00 for contingency work included in the base bid, with all costs for labor, materials, construction equipment, general conditions, permits, insurance, and bonds incorporated into the bid price. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents, and no specific award value or budget range is disclosed. Bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of Addendum 1 in their bid submission, with bids remaining valid for 60 calendar days following the bid opening date.