751/17264. ABG; Cheboygan Lock Facility Repairs

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) are soliciting bids for the Cheboygan Lock Downstream Wall Replacement project, located at 101 E Lincoln St. in Cheboygan, Michigan. The project involves replacing an existing steel sheet pile wall with a new drilled soldier pile and lagging wall, requiring precise engineering and construction techniques with careful monitoring of adjacent structures, particularly the Great Lakes Tissue Power Plant. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 30, 2025, at 1:00 pm at the DNR Cheboygan Field Office, with bid responses due on August 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time via SIGMA VSS electronic submission. Contractors must provide detailed installation procedures, use specific materials like HP12x102 steel sections and NZ 21 sheet piling, and adhere to strict construction tolerances. The project has a substantial completion date of January 30, 2026, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day after substantial completion. Evaluation will be based on best value, considering both price and qualitative components, with a 5% bid security requirement.

The procurement includes a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) preference, offering a 10% pricing advantage for businesses owned by qualified service-disabled veterans. Qualified disabled veteran (QDV) bidders may receive preferential treatment in bid evaluation. The project encourages the use of Michigan-based businesses and products, with specific requirements for Michigan residency for employees. A $200,000 provisional allowance is included, and contractors must obtain necessary permits, provide performance and payment bonds, and comply with prevailing wage rates and environmental regulations. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project involves detailed historical geotechnical investigations dating back to 2004, indicating prior engineering work at the site. The total project scope involves demolition of the existing wall, excavation, installation of a new downstream wall, and site restoration, with careful consideration of environmental impact and adjacent infrastructure. Contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in marine construction, soil stabilization, and complex infrastructure replacement in a sensitive riverine environment.