751/20154. BDW; Port Austin State Harbor Breakwater Extension

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is procuring construction services for the Port Austin State Harbor Breakwater Extension project (State File No. 751/20154.BDW) located at 8774 Lake Street, Port Austin, Michigan in Huron County. This competitive sealed bid procurement requires the contractor to furnish and install a 160 linear foot armor stone extension to the eastern detached armor stone breakwater at the harbor entrance, replace a navigation marker base, relocate an existing navigation marker, perform isolated dredging of approximately 150 cubic yards with spoils removal, and complete related site work. The deliverables include placement of approximately 9,450 tons of armor stone, 2,300 tons of subarmor stone, and 3,000 tons of core stone, all of which must undergo pre-production testing and meet specified ASTM standards for quality assurance. The contractor must develop and submit a Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Implementation Plan prior to commencing work, coordinate with the U.S. Coast Guard for Notice of Mariner issuance, maintain boat traffic access during construction, comply with Michigan residency requirements for fifty percent of on-site workers, and submit detailed submittals including shop drawings, material lists, test reports, dredging plans, and construction schedules within twenty days of contract award. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on May 22, 2023, via Microsoft Teams, with electronic bids originally due June 7, 2023, extended to June 14, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time through the SIGMA VSS website; questions must be submitted by May 25, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. ET to Colin Hassenger at chassenger@edgewaterresources.com. The project requires substantial completion by June 15, 2024, and final completion by June 30, 2024, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per calendar day for delays, and anticipated contract issuance by August 1, 2023.

The contract is restricted to qualified construction contractors meeting prevailing wage requirements as specified in the bid documents and capable of complying with all applicable federal and state laws, including the Michigan State Construction Code and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) permit conditions. Bidders must submit 5% bid security and are required to provide performance and payment bonds equal to one hundred percent of the contract price, along with comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and pollution liability insurance. The project incorporates existing infrastructure requirements including coordination with active permits (EGLE Permit No. WRP034736 v.1 valid through September 26, 2027, and USACE Permit No. LRE-2007-00842-16-S21 valid through December 31, 2028) and integration with the existing USACE navigation channel, which must remain open during construction. The solicitation specifically indicates that qualified disabled veteran-owned business documentation may be submitted optionally. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents; however, the contract encompasses a capital construction project funded by the State of Michigan with funding code 1117, and the estimated scope suggests a substantial project involving significant stone materials, dredging operations, and marine construction expertise.