591/26017. JLM; Coldwater Welcome Center - HVAC Repairs

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget is requesting bids for HVAC repairs at the MDOT Coldwater Welcome Center under file number 591/26017.JLM, with bids due August 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site walk-through held July 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. A 10% pricing preference applies to qualified service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOBs) under Public Act 91 of 2005; eligible bidders must provide DD214, VA Rating Decision Letter, and proof of business ownership or NVBDC certification, and the state does not recognize federal CVE or SBA VetCert certifications for this purpose.

The project scope is full replacement of six air handling units, six condensing units, two boiler systems, and two boiler pumps at the facility located at I-69 Northbound, Mile Marker 6, Coldwater, Michigan 49036. Work includes associated ductwork, hydronic and DX refrigerant piping, controls, and thermostats, with compliance required to Michigan Mechanical Code and ASHRAE, NFPA, and NEC standards. The phasing schedule requires separate coordination for summer cooling work (June 1–October 1, 2026) and heating season work (October 1, 2026–June 1, 2027), with minimum building temperature maintenance at 60 degrees Fahrenheit and at least five air handling units operational during heating season. Contract time is 28 weeks (196 calendar days) from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delay.

Bid security of 5% is required. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory for bids exceeding $50,000. Michigan-based business certification is required for bids exceeding $100,000. Prevailing wage and state project registration under 2023 PA 10 apply. Questions are due August 5, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern to Devon Pung at Matrix Consulting Engineers (dpung@matrixceinc.com or 517-487-2511). Bidders must submit experience modification ratings, project superintendent qualifications, three completed similar projects with references, and a subcontractor list. Evaluation is based on price and qualitative factors including technical approach, personnel quality, management plans, and past performance. Bids are submitted electronically through SIGMA VSS.