751/17301. BDW; Presque Isle Harbor - Fuel Tanks Rplcmt

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are seeking bids for the Presque Isle State Harbor Fuel Tanks Replacement project located at 5462 East Grand Lake Road in Presque Isle County, Michigan. The procurement involves the complete removal and replacement of two existing underground fuel storage tanks: one 10,000-gallon diesel tank and one 15,000-gallon gasoline tank, along with associated piping, electrical work, and monitoring systems. The project requires comprehensive tank removal and installation, ensuring compliance with Michigan Underground Storage Tank Rules and Bureau of Fire Services regulations. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour was held on February 11, 2019, with bid responses originally due on February 20, 2019, but subsequently rescheduled to February 27, 2019, at 2:00 PM local time. Bidders are required to provide a 5% bid guarantee and performance and payment bonds, with potential bid alternates including underground fuel piping replacement, fuel controller system upgrade, fuel pump replacement, and dock fuel piping modifications. The contract specifies a completion deadline of May 20, 2019, with liquidated damages of $600 per calendar day for delays.

The contract opportunity includes provisions for Michigan-based business preferences and a Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) preference. Potential bidders can obtain project documents through the SIGMA website and are permitted to submit questions until February 20, 2019, at 5:00 PM. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the bid includes a $10,000 contingency allowance within the base bid. The project is being managed by engineering firm C2AE and will be funded through the Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Division. Bidders must comply with multiple NIGP (National Institute of Governmental Purchasing) codes related to fuel systems and infrastructure work. The primary point of contact is Bruce Watkins from DTMB, with additional support from Larry Fox at C2AE. The project involves technical specifications for comprehensive underground tank replacement, including precise requirements for installation, testing, and environmental compliance, with an emphasis on minimizing disturbance to existing infrastructure.