591/25369. AGY; MDOT North Region Roof and Dormer Window Repl

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), operating under the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and serving Ottawa County, is procuring construction services for the roof and dormer window replacement project at the MDOT North Region Office located at 1088 M-32 East, Gaylord, Michigan 49735 (File No. 591/25369.AGY, Project No. F000887CON). The scope of work includes complete removal and re-shingling of the roof with architectural shingles meeting section 07311 2.02 specifications or approved equivalents, replacement of dormer windows, removal and installation of new flashing to ensure a watertight roofing system, and repair of water-damaged drywall with installation of 10 sheets of 4x8 gypsum board. The contractor must provide a two-year watertight workmanship warranty with roofing products carrying limited lifetime warranties, and all work must comply with Michigan prevailing wage requirements under PA 10 of 2023, with rates ranging from $54.28 per hour for carpenters to specified rates for operating engineers. The base bid is structured as a lump sum allowance of $15,000.00 for all labor, materials, equipment, and related services, with contingent change order unit prices for additional plywood and water-damaged drywall replacement quoted per square foot. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through inspection is scheduled for October 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET at the project site, with electronic bid submissions required through the SIGMA VSS platform by October 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET; questions must be submitted to Vincent Cushing at cushingv@michigan.gov by October 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. ET. The contract term is 180 calendar days from Notice-to-Proceed with liquidated damages of $200.00 per calendar day for delays, and contract award is anticipated by December 17, 2025.

Bidders must submit a five percent (5%) bid guarantee and provide proof of State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, with performance and payment bonds required for all bids exceeding $50,000. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) are eligible for a 10% pricing preference when submitting proof of service-connected disability status via DD214 or Veterans Administration Rating Decision Letter and proof of business ownership; the State of Michigan does not pre-certify SDVOB businesses but accepts National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC) certification under certain conditions as defined under Michigan Public Act 91 of 2005. Contractors and subcontractors must comply with Michigan business status requirements or reciprocity provisions, maintain soil erosion and sedimentation control standards, follow asbestos abatement procedures per PA 59 of 2024, and adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations. All contractor and vendor representatives attending the mandatory pre-bid walk-through must submit a Vendor/Contractor LEIN Request form five business days prior to the October 8, 2025, meeting date. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the project documentation; however, all bidders must acknowledge receipt of Addendum #1, which provides clarifications regarding acceptable roofing manufacturers, color selection occurring during the post-bid submittal period, and approved equal products requiring approval seven days prior to bid opening. The project budget is identified as a base bid lump sum allowance of $15,000.00, with additional costs potentially incurred through the provisional allowance and contingent change orders for roof decking and drywall replacement work.