751/16464. SMD; Sturgeon Pt SP- Lighthouse Elec Improvements

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) State Facilities Administration is seeking sealed electronic bids for comprehensive electrical improvements at the Sturgeon Point Lighthouse located in Harrisville, Alcona County. The project involves complete removal and replacement of electrical panels, wiring, conduit, devices, and other electrical components throughout the lighthouse facility. Key deliverables include installing new electrical systems while maintaining the historical integrity of the structure, with specific requirements for electrical upgrades in the lighthouse, keeper's quarters, and surrounding areas. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit was held on September 4, 2019, with electronic bid submissions due on September 11, 2019, at 2:00 PM local time through the SIGMA VSS website. The contract period runs from Notice to Proceed through November 2, 2019, with a $10,000 contingency allowance required in the base bid price. Bidders must submit a five percent bid guarantee and provide both performance and payment bonds for bids over $50,000. The project requires careful coordination with the Department of Natural Resources to minimize interference with normal lighthouse operations, with strict limitations on work hours.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder qualifications mentioned in the documents. The project appears open to qualified electrical contractors capable of working in a sensitive historical environment. One contractor, J Kurick Electric, was noted as attending the pre-bid meeting, suggesting potential interest from local electrical firms. The existing electrical infrastructure is aged, with the assessment report highlighting an old 60-amp, 120/240-volt service, outdated Push-O-Matic panel, and original cloth-jacketed wiring that will require careful replacement. While a specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, the documents indicate a contingency allowance of $10,000 and suggest a project of moderate complexity and cost. The electrical improvements are part of a broader preservation and upgrade effort for the Sturgeon Point Lighthouse, with the work designed to modernize electrical systems while maintaining the historical characteristics of the structure.