751/22391. MAA; Harrisville State Park - Foot Bridge

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This state and local contract opportunity is for the replacement of a footbridge within the Harrisville State Park in Alcona County, Michigan. The project is being managed by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The scope of work includes the demolition and removal of the existing abutments, installation of new foundations/abutments, and the installation of a new bridge structure. The bridge components will be fabricated by the Industrial Arts Institute in Onaway, MI, and the contractor will be responsible for transporting and installing the bridge. Bids are due by 2:00 pm on February 8, 2023 and must be uploaded to the SIGMA VSS system. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough was held on January 26, 2023. Questions must be emailed to the designated contact, Brad Butcher. The project has a 45-calendar day completion timeframe from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per day.

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The contract is open to all qualified contractors, with potential preferences for Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) and Michigan-based businesses. Bidders must provide a 5% bid guarantee, as well as performance and payment bonds for bids over $50,000. Contractors may be required to submit additional documentation within two business days, such as experience modification rating, proposed superintendent, list of similar past projects, and list of nominated subcontractors. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible best value bidder. The project is funded by the State of Michigan, but the specific budget and award value range is not provided in the available documentation.