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

This procurement is a competitively bid construction project issued by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), State Facilities Administration, Design and Construction Division, on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Division, for Presque Isle County. The project involves the removal and replacement of two underground storage tanks at Presque Isle State Harbor located at 5462 East Grand Lake Road in Presque Isle, Michigan, specifically a 10,000-gallon diesel tank and a 15,000-gallon gasoline tank, along with associated piping, electrical systems, secondary containment systems, and miscellaneous appurtenant equipment necessary for a complete and functioning fuel system. Deliverables include complete demolition of existing tank systems and installation of new double-walled tanks with all associated infrastructure, with the work structured as a lump sum contract that must be completed prior to spring 2019 startup and no later than May 20, 2019, with liquidated damages of $600 per calendar day assessed for delays beyond substantial completion. Required qualifications include certification and licensure for underground storage tank removal and installation under Michigan Underground Storage Tank Rules (MUSTR), compliance with Michigan Bureau of Fire Services storage tank regulations, and adherence to MDOT 2012 Standard Specifications for Construction and NFPA flammable storage standards. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, managing dewatering operations, sheeting and bracing, soil erosion and sedimentation control (with estimated silt fence requirements of 800 linear feet), and coordination with state authorities for product removal and system testing. A mandatory pre-bid conference and facility tour were held on February 11, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., with the original bid submission deadline of February 20, 2019 extended to February 27, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. following Addendum #1; questions were due February 20, 2019 at end of business. The base bid includes a $10,000 contractor-supplied contingency allowance with four optional bid alternates addressing fuel piping replacement, fuel controller system replacement, new fuel pump installation, and dock-related piping modifications.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting participation to particular types of organizations; the opportunity appears open to all qualified contractors meeting the licensure and certification requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Contractors must integrate with existing infrastructure at Presque Isle State Harbor, including coordination with utility providers (Presque Isle Electric & Gas, Frontier Communications, and the State Harbor facility itself) and potential coordination with the Presque Isle County Road Commission for any necessary road closures. All work must comply with state and local environmental protection requirements, OSHA standards, and the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act, with the state assuming responsibility for removal of existing fuel products prior to contractor mobilization and refilling tanks following system testing and completion. Each bid requires a five percent bid guarantee, and performance and payment bonds are required for all bids exceeding $50,000. The estimated contract value is not explicitly stated in the available documents, though the project scope and complexity suggest a contract value likely exceeding the $50,000 bond threshold, with the base bid and alternates available for individual pricing consideration by prospective bidders.