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

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), State Facilities Administration, Design and Construction Division is procuring electrical contracting services for complete removal and replacement of electrical systems at the Sturgeon Point State Park Lighthouse in Harrisville, Michigan (Alcona County). The scope of work includes replacement of electrical panels, wiring, conduit, devices, and related systems throughout the lighthouse and keeper's quarters, with additional deliverables including one base bid item for an electrical duplex wall outlet and channel plaster wall or ceiling repairs with patching and painting. Key project objectives involve upgrading the facility's 60-amp service, eliminating original cloth-jacketed wiring, installing modern grounded receptacles, upgrading lighting systems to LED technology while retaining historically appropriate fixtures, and installing new exterior electrical outlets for the gift shop through buried conduit. Bidders were required to participate in a mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour on September 4, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at the project site, with questions accepted until September 6, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. Electronic bids were due on September 11, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. through the SIGMA VSS portal. The contract period extends from Notice to Proceed through November 2, 2019, with liquidated damages of $500.00 per calendar day assessed for delays beyond substantial completion. The project documents include a $10,000.00 contingency allowance and require unit pricing for ceiling light fixture electrical boxes and lead-based paint removal and disposal services.

Bidders must provide a 5% bid guarantee in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, money order, or bid bond, with performance and payment bonds required for contracts exceeding $50,000.00. The project includes set-aside requirements for Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) business representation certification and Michigan-based business certification for bids exceeding $100,000.00. Michigan residency requirements mandate that 50% of workers must be Michigan residents with at least one year of state residency. Contractors must comply with Michigan construction codes, MIOSHA safety requirements, soil erosion and sedimentation control procedures, and nondiscrimination provisions. All contractor personnel require security clearance through DTMB Facility Services, and the Department of Natural Resources has established special working conditions restricting weekend and holiday work without written permission. Prevailing wages are not required for this project, though contractors must maintain payroll records and provide access to payroll information. The specific award value or budget range for this project is not disclosed in the procurement documents.