751/19103. BDW Sleepy Hollow SP - Electrical Improvements

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources, is procuring construction services for electrical system improvements at Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground located at 7835 E. Price Road in Laingsburg, Michigan. The project encompasses upgrading the electrical infrastructure within the modern campground's north loop, including demolition of existing electrical systems and installation of approximately 100 new electrical pedestals, underground conduit systems, distribution switchboards, wiring, distribution cabinets, and associated electrical infrastructure. The scope also includes civil work consisting of ADA-compliant campsite improvements with concrete pad construction (reinforced 6-inch pads measuring 30 feet by 32 feet), asphalt and gravel pathway repairs and installation, grading and drainage improvements, culvert work, and site restoration to original condition. Key technical requirements include installation of Schedule 40 PVC or HDPE conduit with minimum 24-inch ground cover using directional drilling methods, load balancing between Phase A and Phase B electrical feeds, alternating 30-ampere and 20-ampere receptacle installations, and all work must comply with NFPA 70 standards and Michigan construction codes. Required qualifications include compliance with prevailing wage rates, safety regulations, environmental protection requirements, and submission of performance and payment bonds for bids exceeding $50,000. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site inspection was scheduled for January 21, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., with questions accepted until January 23, 2020, at noon, electronic bid submission deadline of January 30, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. through the SIGMA VSS website, and contract completion required within 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed with liquidated damages of $900 per day for delays.

The procurement requires bidders to submit a five percent bid guarantee with their proposals and includes two deductive alternates addressing grading and drainage improvements and HMA/gravel section elimination. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all addenda and are required to provide qualified disabled veteran and Michigan-based business certifications where applicable. The project documentation specifies that no substitutions or "or equal" proposals are permitted after bid opening except as provided in the General Conditions, and all electrical components must be UL-listed for wet locations. The contract includes a base bid with a Schedule of Values covering all work items, including a Provisional Allowance for Construction Contingency of $40,000 and a Service Provider Improvement Allowance of $5,000. The project requires coordination with existing utility infrastructure including Consumers Energy for electrical service disconnection and transformer removal, as well as coordination with water mains, sanitary sewer lines, and existing park operations to minimize disruption. While a specific total project budget is not explicitly stated in the procurement documents, the presence of mandatory performance bonds for bids exceeding $50,000 and the substantial scope of work across three designated campground areas indicates an anticipated contract value in the range of $150,000 to $300,000 or higher.