591/25413. JLM; Plainwell Garage Generator

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget is procuring construction services for a generator addition project at the MDOT Plainwell Garage located at 596 11th Street, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. The scope of work includes furnishing and installing a new 125 kilowatt natural gas-fired generator, automatic transfer switch, accessories, concrete pad with reinforced specifications, reworking existing electrical service, and providing new natural gas piping with coordination with the local utility company for service upgrades. The project requires contractors to provide comprehensive commissioning, shop drawing submissions, record drawing documentation, and manufacturer warranties (one year for general work and two years for generator and transfer switch equipment). Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the SIGMA VSS website by May 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time, with questions accepted until April 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site walk-through inspection is scheduled for April 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time; all attendees must submit a LEIN Request five business days prior to this meeting. The contract time for completion is 240 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed, with liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion. Working hours are restricted to Monday through Thursday, 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (four 10-hour days), with Friday work requiring advance coordination. All work must comply with Michigan prevailing wage requirements under 2023 PA 10, the National Electrical Code, Michigan construction codes, NFPA 110 and NFPA 70 standards, and the 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code and Michigan Fuel Gas Code.

The State of Michigan offers a 10% pricing preference to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) that meet eligibility requirements and provide appropriate documentation including DD214 verification, proof of service-connected disability, and proof of ownership. All bidders must submit a 5% bid security, proof of State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, and certification of Michigan-based business status for awards exceeding $100,000. Bids exceeding $50,000 must include performance and payment bonds. Contractors and all subcontractors must maintain current SIGMA VSS registration. The project incorporates a $20,000 contingency allowance in the base bid and requires coordination with existing facility infrastructure at a Department of Transportation facility subject to special security and working condition procedures. Prospective bidders should obtain project documents from the SIGMA system or contact Project Specialist Steve Aman at Century A&E via phone at 616-456-5227 or email at saman@centuryae.com. The estimated budget for this project is not explicitly disclosed in the procurement documents; however, the specification references suggest a moderate-to-large scale construction contract typical of state facility infrastructure improvements.