751/22315. JBB; SLC-Paint River Washout Repair Project

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is soliciting bids for the SLC-Paint River Washout Repair Project, File No. 751/22315.JBB, located in Crystal Falls, Michigan. The project involves repairing washout damage to the Paint River ORV Trail, including removing and disposing of washout material, installing culverts and riprap slope protection, and restoring the trail surface. Key deliverables include 120 CYD of aggregate surface course, 120 CYD of aggregate base, 10 SYD of riprap, 150 CYD of wetland washout material removal, 390 FT of erosion control silt fence, 28 FT of 18-inch CMP culvert, and 2 culvert end sections. The project has a Substantial Completion date of August 4, 2023, and a Final Completion date of September 1, 2023, with liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day for Substantial Completion and $150 per calendar day for Final Completion. Bids must be submitted electronically through the SIGMA VSS website by March 1, 2023, at 2:00 pm ET, and a mandatory pre-bid conference was held on February 15, 2023.

The project is funded by the State of Michigan and does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible best value bidder, and qualified disabled veteran businesses may be eligible for a pricing preference. The advertisement does not provide specific pricing terms, incumbent information, or budget ranges, but the project is expected to be awarded at a competitive value to address the necessary repairs.