751/17288. TAP Oden Fish Hatchery- Discharge UV Sterilization

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget and Department of Natural Resources are procuring a comprehensive discharge UV sterilization upgrade for the Oden Fish Hatchery located in Alanson, Emmet County. The project involves furnishing and installing a complex water treatment infrastructure, including a duplex submersible pumping system, wet well, three bag filter housings, two ultraviolet sterilization units, controls, instrumentation, piping, and valves within the Isolation Building. Key project deliverables include a fully functional water discharge system with enhanced sterilization capabilities, requiring precise technical specifications for equipment installation and integration. The procurement is a formal bid process with electronic submissions due on January 2, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. local time, following a mandatory walk-through inspection held on December 10, 2018. Bidders were required to submit questions by December 19, 2018, at 4:00 p.m., and the project demands a 5% bid security. The contract specifies a 120-calendar day completion timeline, with substantial project completion targeted for May 1, 2019, and is classified under multiple NIGP Codes including 89016, 89024, 91468, 91438, and 91200.

The contract includes provisions for qualified disabled veteran (QDV) businesses, offering a 10% preference for such bidders. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory for bids exceeding $50,000, with a $10,000 contingency allowance. Bidders must comply with Michigan residency requirements, nondiscrimination policies, and environmental protection standards. The project will be funded by the State of Michigan, with potential federal funding involvement. Contractors must adhere to strict representation guidelines, including limiting site visit participation to one individual per bidding entity. The project management is being handled by Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr and Huber, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and bidding documents are available through the SIGMA Michigan procurement website. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project represents a significant infrastructure upgrade for the Oden Fish Hatchery, focusing on improving water discharge and sterilization systems. Though an exact budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical specifications and required equipment suggest a substantial investment in upgrading the hatchery's water treatment infrastructure.