751/17428. HJD; Newaygo S. P. BAS - Site Improvements

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division is soliciting bids for site improvements at Newaygo State Park Boating Access Site, located at 2793 Beech Avenue in Newaygo, Michigan, with bids due August 5, 2026. A 10% pricing preference under Michigan Public Act 91 of 2005 applies to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB) that submit proof of service-connected disability and 51% or greater ownership by qualifying veterans; the state accepts DD214, VA Rating Decision Letters, or National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC) certification as verification and does not pre-certify SDVOB status or accept federal CVE database or SBA VetCert certifications.

The scope encompasses comprehensive site improvements including demolition, grading, drainage, erosion and sediment control, restoration, a boat launch ramp with reinforcement and prop deflector details, vault toilet facilities, dock structures, parking areas, staircases, a restroom building, and associated infrastructure such as culverts. The site spans elevations from approximately 822 to 847 feet. Detailed technical specifications cover ramp and vault toilet floor plans, exterior elevations, sections, concrete lid designs with rebar specifications, silt fence and turbidity curtain configurations, and barrier-free accessibility requirements throughout the design. The project drawings, prepared by VIRIDIS Design Group LLC with structural engineering by Nehil Sivak and geotechnical engineering by Soils and Structures, are included in the bid package.

Bidders must meet all specified insurance, bonding, and licensing requirements as outlined in the bid documents. Site visits and a pre-bid meeting are available. Contract award will be based on cost, qualifications, and project delivery methodology, with compliance required for applicable state and federal public works regulations. The funding source is the State of Michigan.