751/22240. GAG; Platte River - Lower Weir Repair

The State of Michigan, through the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Division, is procuring a contractor to repair the Platte River Lower Weir in Lake Township, Benzie County, Michigan. The project involves constructing a sheet pile retaining wall along the north face of the existing weir, filling the annular space between the sheet piling and weir concrete pile cap with pea stone, installing riprap along the south face of the weir, and restoring any areas disturbed during construction. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on August 18, 2023, and bids are due by 2:00 pm ET on August 30, 2023, via electronic submission through the SIGMA VSS website. The contract completion date is March 1, 2024, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for late completion.

The project is classified under NIGP codes 90976, 91356, 91389, 91479, and 98814. A 10% preference will be given to Qualified Disabled Veteran Owned Companies, and at least 50% of all working employees must be Michigan residents. Prevailing wage rates apply to this project. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, and the successful contractor will be required to provide performance and payment bonds. Progress payments will be processed not more than once per month, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible best value bidder as recommended by Spicer Group, the project manager. No specific budget range or incumbent vendor information is provided.