751/16198. RAA Fort Wilkins SP Lighthouse Masonry Repairs

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, is soliciting sealed bids for masonry repairs and restoration work at Fort Wilkins State Park Lighthouse in Copper Harbor, Michigan (DTMB File #751/16198.RAA). The procurement encompasses comprehensive brick and stone repointing, joint repair, material replacement, and minor structural reinforcement for both the historic lighthouse structure and the adjacent 1848 Keeper's Dwelling. Specific deliverables include brick replacement on all four lighthouse elevations (totaling 824 bricks minimum), repointing of approximately 596 square feet on the lighthouse, and stone repair work on the residence including removal of loose parging, repointing of cracks wider than 3/16 inches, mortar wash application, and replacement of fractured stone at 12 locations. Bids must include a Schedule of Unit Prices for labor associated with brick replacement (Milwaukee Cream and Chicago Common varieties) and repointing work, plus a base bid cash allowance of $10,000. Bidders must submit electronic sealed bids through the SIGMA VSS website by 2:00 p.m. on July 24, 2019, with a mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour held on July 10, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Park Headquarters; questions from potential bidders were accepted until July 16, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. All bids require a five percent bid guarantee and will be evaluated for best value based on price and qualitative components including technical approach, quality of proposed personnel, and management plans. Qualifying bidders must demonstrate experience modification ratings, superintendent credentials, and provide three references for similar completed projects of comparable size and complexity, while the project contract time is specified as October 18, 2019 based on Notice-to-Proceed with liquidated damages assessed at $150.00 per calendar day for delays.

The procurement contains a ten percent bid preference deduction for qualified disabled veteran bidders, though the original bid amount applies if awarded. Bidders must certify Michigan business status for bids exceeding $100,000 and comply with the Michigan Residency requirement mandating that fifty percent of employed workers be Michigan residents. All contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 commercial general liability, pollution liability, and workers' compensation insurance, with the State of Michigan listed as additional insured on all liability policies. Performance and payment bonds are required for all contracts exceeding $50,000. The project is funded through Michigan Department of Natural Resources allocations (Funding Code 51023), and all work must comply with State Construction Code, federal environmental regulations, and soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements. Bid documents and specifications are available through https://sigma.michigan.gov/webapp/PRDVSS2X1/AltSelfService or from the project manager at U.P. Engineers & Architects, Inc. (100 Portage Street, Houghton, Michigan 49931; phone: 906-482-4810; email: kcooper@upea.com). While no incumbent vendor or award value is specified in the procurement documents, the project's scope and complexity suggest a contract value exceeding the $50,000 bond requirement threshold.