591/26310. AGY; Mio Garage Exhaust Fans

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, State Facilities Administration Design and Construction Division is soliciting bids for replacement of three exhaust fans and installation of an occupancy sensor at the salt storage building at 1161 M-72, Mio, Michigan (File No. 591/26310.AGY), with bids due July 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour is scheduled for July 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET at the project location. Qualified disabled veteran-owned businesses receive a 10% pricing preference under Michigan Public Act 91 of 2005; to claim this preference, bidders must provide DD214 or equivalent proving service and service-connected disability, plus proof of business ownership, or alternatively submit National Veterans Business Development Council certification.

The scope requires replacement of three existing exhaust fans and installation of an occupancy sensor to control fan operation, with all work complying with current Michigan State Building Codes, manufacturer recommendations, and industry standards as directed by the MDOT Project Manager. Substantial completion is required by September 30, 2026, with liquidated damages at $150 per calendar day for delays.

Bidders must submit a 5% bid guarantee as a certified or cashier's check, money order, or bid bond. Performance and payment bonds are required for contracts exceeding $50,000. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence, vehicle liability, workers' compensation, employer's liability, and builder's risk insurance covering 100% of replacement cost value. Prevailing wage requirements apply under 2023 PA 10, with certified payrolls required. Questions are due July 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET to Matthew Lusby at LusbyM@michigan.gov. Bids must be submitted electronically through SIGMA VSS with a maximum of two attachments under 25 MB each. Addendum 1 modifies the original solicitation; bidders must incorporate addendum requirements into proposals.