591/25413. JLM; Plainwell Garage Generator

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget is procuring construction services for the installation of a 125-kilowatt natural gas-fired generator system at the MDOT Plainwell Garage facility located at 596 11th Street, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. The scope of work includes providing and installing the new generator, accessories, a concrete pad, and reworking existing electrical service in accordance with provided technical drawings. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour scheduled for April 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET, with all prospective contractors required to submit a Vendor/Contractor LEIN Request five business days prior to this meeting. Electronic bids must be submitted through the SIGMA VSS website by May 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET, with questions regarding the project due to Steve Aman at saman@centuryae.com no later than April 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET. The contract period for substantial completion is 240 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $250 per calendar day for delays beyond this timeframe. Qualified bidders must demonstrate compliance with prevailing wage requirements for Allegan County skilled trades, obtain State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, maintain Michigan-based business certification for contracts exceeding $100,000, and submit a five percent bid guarantee with performance and payment bonds required for all bids exceeding $50,000. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible best value bidder, with consideration given to evaluation of cost, qualifications, and overall project value.

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) meeting the specified criteria—entities 51 percent or more owned by one or more veterans with a service-connected disability—are eligible to receive a 10 percent pricing preference on this contract pursuant to Public Act 91 of 2005. To claim this preference, SDVOBs must provide documentation including a DD214 or equivalent proof of service and discharge conditions, proof of service-connected disability through a DD214 or VA Rating Decision Letter, and proof of business ownership or National Veterans Business Development Council certification; the state does not accept federal verification databases for SDVOB eligibility. The project involves coordination with Michigan Gas Utilities for natural gas service connection, with the utility providing a new gas meter at no charge and the contractor responsible for connecting to a 2-inch 150-pound flange tie-in connection. All work must comply with applicable state and federal codes, including the National Electrical Code, Michigan Plumbing Code, Michigan Fuel Gas Code, and NFPA 110 standards. The bid package includes a $20,000 provisional/contingency allowance in the base bid, though the complete contract value or budget range is not explicitly stated in the available documentation. Bid documents may be obtained from Century A&E, represented by PSC Steve Aman, at 277 Crahen Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, by phone at 616-456-5227, or via email at saman@centuryae.com.