591/26063. KMM; Aeronautics - HVAC Equipment Placement

Michigan's Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), State Facilities Administration, Design & Construction Division, is soliciting bids under File No. 591/26063.KMM for replacement of rooftop HVAC units, controls, and air-side rebalancing at the MDOT Aeronautics Building in Lansing, with bids due November 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. The project is a state construction bid prepared on behalf of the Department of Transportation and carries a Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) preference of 10% for eligible bidders. Bids exceeding $100,000 require Michigan-based business certification.

Under the DTMB service-disabled veteran program, a qualified business must be at least 51% owned by one or more veterans with a service-connected disability. Bidders claim the preference by indicating status in the bid and submitting a DD214 or equivalent, proof of service-connected disability, and ownership documentation. The state accepts National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC) certification under certain conditions but does not pre-certify businesses or accept federal CVE or VetCert certifications. Contractors and all subcontractors must hold State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, and the work is subject to prevailing wage under 2023 PA 10. Bid security is 5% of the base bid, and performance and payment bonds are required on contracts over $50,000.

The scope covers replacement of nine rooftop units at 2700 Port Lansing Road in two phases: six units serving the North/East portion and three serving the West portion. Work includes demolition, new units with DDC building automation system integration, ductwork modifications, control panels, and testing and balancing. The HVAC contractor furnishes control devices and wiring, and the electrical contractor powers the new equipment. Controls must come from manufacturers listed in the specifications, and RTU-5 and RTU-9 require manufacturer-provided single-zone VAV sequence controls. Contractors must furnish a BAS laptop in the Maintenance Manager's office. The building remains occupied during construction, and the contractor maintains heat except for brief switchovers. Crane operations near the airport must comply with FAA rules, with coordination with MDOT and Lansing Airport the contractor's responsibility. A pre-construction air-side testing and balancing report is required, along with formal post-balancing documentation at completion. An asbestos survey of 18 samples detected no asbestos, but materials in inaccessible areas must be treated as asbestos-containing until verified. Paint chip testing reported lead, cadmium, and chromium concentrations.

Construction is scheduled from March 15, 2027 to July 15, 2027. Substantial completion is 28 weeks (196 calendar days) from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delays. The Work is divided into General Trades, Mechanical, and Electrical divisions, each carrying a $30,000 base bid allowance. Place of performance is Lansing, Michigan.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting and walkthrough was scheduled for October 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Questions closed November 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern, submitted through Devon Pung at Matrix Consulting Engineers, Inc. Addendum 1 (October 23, 2026) added the asbestos survey, confirmed approved controls manufacturers, and identified Honeywell as the existing fire alarm vendor and Building Control Integrators as the existing controls manufacturer. Addendum 2 is an attendance record. Addendum 3 (November 6, 2026) adds five clarifications on equipment weight, FAA fees, RTU-5 and RTU-9 controls, crane coordination, and occupancy. Bidders must acknowledge all addenda in the Bid Summary and Bid Form, and omission may result in rejection. Bids are submitted electronically through SIGMA VSS, with up to two attachments under 25 MB each. Required forms are the Bid Summary, Bid Schedule, Bid Bond, and Certification forms, with QDV documentation as a second attachment if applicable.