751/19418. JBB; Western UP Culvert Replacements

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the replacement of existing culverts located in several areas of Western Upper Peninsula, Michigan, including Bill Nicholls, Rockland, Bergland, and Ontonagon. The project is being managed by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), Facilities and Business Services Administration, Design and Construction Division. The scope of work includes the removal and replacement of four culverts ranging from 30 inches to 96 inches in diameter, as well as associated earthwork, grading, aggregate surface courses, and slope restoration. Bids must be submitted by July 26, 2023, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, and will be accepted via the SIGMA VSS online system. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on July 13, 2023. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible best value bidder.

The project documents do not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and no information is provided about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total value of the contract is not explicitly stated, though an allowance of $40,000 for contingencies is included in the bid schedule. The project is funded by the state of Michigan, but the specific funding sources and amounts are not detailed in the provided documentation.