751/17049. BDW Allegan SGA Fennville Farms Zone 7 Dike Repair

This competitive sealed bid procurement is issued by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), State Facilities Administration on behalf of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for dike repair work at Fennville Farms Zone 7 in the Allegan State Game Area, located in Allegan County, Michigan. The project scope encompasses approximately 2,240 linear feet of dike embankment restoration, removal and replacement of two existing water control structures, undercutting and subgrade stabilization, placement of geotextile and granular backfill materials, installation of 24-inch Agri-Drain inline control structures, riprap placement, installation of a mobile pump platform, and site restoration including topsoil replacement and seeding. The base bid includes 15 line items with quantities including 5,950 cubic yards of subgrade undercut, 9,800 square yards of geotextile stabilization, 5,950 cubic yards of aggregate base placement, 2,170 cubic yards of engineered fill below full service water level, and 2,240 cubic yards of engineered fill above full service water level, with a provisional allowance of $50,000. The contractor must complete work within 90 consecutive calendar days between May 15 and September 15, 2019, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day assessed for delays beyond substantial completion. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour was held on April 9, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Fennville Farm Unit Office. Electronic bids were due on April 17, 2019 at 2:00 PM through the SIGMA VSS system, and questions regarding bidding documents were accepted until April 12, 2019 at 2:00 PM, directed to Daniel Capone at The Mannik and Smith Group, Inc. Bid security of 5 percent of the base bid price is required, and all bids exceeding $100,000 must include Michigan-based business certification.

Bids exceeding $50,000 require performance and payment bonds. No prevailing wage requirements apply to this project, as clarified in Addendum 1. Bidders must base proposals on specified materials and equipment only, with no "or equal" or substitution proposals permitted after bid opening except as provided in the General Conditions. The contractor must maintain a competent superintendent on-site during working hours, obtain all required permits and certifications prior to commencing work, comply with Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act standards and soil erosion and sedimentation control regulations, implement invasive species decontamination protocols, and coordinate work to minimize interference with the boating access site. The project design includes two alternatives: a base design with a 2-foot thick geo-reinforced aggregate subgrade and an alternative design with a 1.5-foot thick subgrade, with the owner making the final selection. While no specific budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents, the project is funded under Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division Funding Code 751W95612, and the $50,000 provisional allowance and 5 percent bid security requirement suggest a total project value likely exceeding $100,000.