751/16198. RAA Fort Wilkins SP Lighthouse Masonry Repairs

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and Department of Technology, Management and Budget are seeking qualified contractors for masonry repairs at the Fort Wilkins Historic State Park Lighthouse in Copper Harbor, Michigan. The project, identified as File #751/16198.RAA, involves comprehensive masonry restoration including the replacement of approximately 824 bricks (660 yellow and 164 orange), repointing of 596 square feet of masonry across all elevations, and repair of cracked mortar joints, loose parging, and fractured stones. Key deliverables include structural reinforcement of the lighthouse and residence, with specific focus on timber supports and comprehensive masonry treatment. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on July 10, 2019, with electronic bids due on July 24, 2019, at 2:00 pm local time through the SIGMA VSS website. Contractors were required to attend the site visit and submit a 5% bid guarantee. The project must be completed by October 18, 2019, with liquidated damages of $150 per calendar day for work extending beyond the completion date.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly noted in the procurement documents. U.P. Engineers & Architects, Inc. of Houghton, MI serves as the PSC/Agency for the project, handling technical specifications and addendum communications. The project includes funding codes 51023 and 5510, and requires contractors to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), vehicle liability, worker's compensation, and employer's liability ($1,000,000 per accident/employee/aggregate). While a specific budget range was not provided, the detailed specifications suggest a substantial restoration project focusing on preserving the historic lighthouse infrastructure. An addendum issued on July 16, 2019, clarified that the DNR would clear brush from the north side of the lighthouse and that contractors could potentially use lake water as a water source, subject to meeting specified requirements.