751/18246. GAG Onaway SP Historic Pavilion Replacement

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Parks & Recreation Division is seeking bids for the Onaway State Park Historic Pavilion Replacement project located at 3622 N. M-211 in Onaway, Presque Isle County. The procurement involves constructing a new 2,537 square foot partially open/enclosed unheated pavilion with comprehensive site work, including concrete work, pre-engineered roof trusses, wood windows, wood siding, asphalt roof shingles, interior finishes, and minor mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure. A mandatory walk-through inspection was conducted on August 15, 2019, and electronic bids were due on August 28, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. local time through www.Buy4Michigan.com. The project requires a 5% bid security and includes potential bid alternates for a fireplace, water well, and septic system. The contract timeline specifies 140 days for substantial completion (by June 15, 2020) and 224 days for final completion (by July 3, 2020), with liquidated damages of $500 per day for substantial completion delays and $300 per day for final completion delays.

The procurement offers preferences for Michigan-based businesses, with a specific 10% bid preference for Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) businesses. Bidders must provide performance and payment bonds and meet various state and local regulatory requirements, including soil erosion control, environmental regulations, and accessibility standards. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project involves installing a new water well and septic system within the state park. Though the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the specifications include a $10,000 allowance and will be funded by the State of Michigan, with the Department of Technology, Management and Budget overseeing the project. The project documents indicate that multiple construction companies attended the pre-bid conference, including J.T. Maurer Builders, Tamarack Builders, and U.S. Vet Construction, suggesting potential competition for the contract. The architectural plans, prepared by Sanders & Czapski Associates, PLLC, detail a comprehensive replacement of an existing historic pavilion with a modern, accessible facility that maintains the park's architectural character.