751/20042. GAG; Hartwick Pines State Park Grayling Sign Shop

This is a competitively bid construction project solicitation issued by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), State Facilities Administration, Design and Construction Division, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources for Crawford County. The project involves the renovation, expansion, and connection of two existing buildings at the Grayling Sign Shop located at 4216 Ranger Road, Grayling, Michigan 49738, within Hartwick Pines State Park. The scope of work encompasses demolition of existing structures, construction of a new 200-square-foot addition, structural modifications to the existing sign shop building, new roofing installation (with an alternate metal standing seam option), foundation work with concrete slabs and footings, wood framing with pre-engineered trusses, mechanical systems installation including HVAC equipment and ductwork, electrical system upgrades with new panels and circuits, plumbing modifications, site work including grading and drainage, and tree protection measures. The total project encompasses approximately 3,463 square feet across multiple functional spaces including the sign shop, storage, office, break room, and toilet facilities. Bidders must meet all qualified contractor standards and submit a mandatory 5% bid guarantee; Performance and Payment Bonds are required for all bids exceeding $50,000. The mandatory pre-bid meeting and walkthrough inspection is scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time at the project site, questions are due by Friday, February 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time directed to Sean Tabacsko at sean.tabacsko@ohm-advisors.com, and sealed bids must be uploaded to the SIGMA VSS system by Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. The contract term is 180 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $300 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion, and evaluation will be based on best value considering price and qualitative components.

This solicitation is open to all qualified bidders, including a ten percent preference consideration for Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) bidders who provide appropriate documentation meeting applicable criteria. Prevailing wage requirements apply in accordance with Michigan's state-funded project standards, with wage rates established by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. The bid documents include a $15,000 contingency allowance and require submission through the SIGMA VSS system with a maximum of two attachments, each under 26 megabytes in size. Bid documents must be obtained from https://sigma.michigan.gov/webapp/PRDVSS2X1/AltSelfService, with technical support provided by OHM Advisors located at 201 E. Ellsworth Street, Suite 100, Midland, Michigan 48640. No specific project budget or award value is disclosed in the preliminary bid documents, though the construction budget target reflects a 2,500 PSF soil bearing capacity and the project is funded through the State of Michigan via DTMB File No. 751/20042.GAG. The project design and specifications were prepared by OHM Advisors and include comprehensive architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical drawings prepared in accordance with the 2015 Michigan Building Code, with geotechnical investigations conducted by McDowell & Associates in November 2024.