751/22438. ABG; TFSP Lower Falls - Well & Water Dist. Sys.

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, State Facilities Administration is soliciting competitive sealed bids for construction services related to the Tahquamenon Falls State Park Lower Falls Well & Water Distribution System project in Paradise, Michigan (Alger County). The project scope encompasses the abandonment of the existing water distribution system and two Lower Falls wells within the Hemlock Campground, followed by installation of two new wells, new directionally drilled water distribution lines, replacement of well house equipment and electrical systems, installation of new well house mechanical equipment, replacement of jug fillers, replacement of service connections to the Contact Station, replacement of shutoff valves at the Lower Falls sanitation station, and replacement of the existing underground pressure relief valve near the Portage Campground with a new above-ground unit and enclosure. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. EST at 41382 W. M-123, Paradise, Michigan 49768. Sealed bids are due electronically through the SIGMA VSS system on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time, with questions accepted until Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Substantial Completion is required by June 20, 2025, with critical operational requirements for wells and water distribution connections by April 18, 2025, and Final Completion by July 25, 2025. Bidders must submit a 5% bid security, and apparent low bidders will be evaluated for responsiveness and responsibility based on compliance with specifications, financial resources, technical capabilities, experience, past performance, insurance and bonding capacity, and business integrity.

The project is funded through ARPA II&M (American Rescue Plan Act Infrastructure, Improvement & Maintenance) and is subject to prevailing wage requirements under both federal Davis-Bacon Act standards and Michigan prevailing wage law. A Performance Bond and Payment Bond are required for contracts exceeding $50,000. Qualified Disabled Veteran bidders are eligible for a 10% veteran's preference, and Michigan-based business certification is required. Bidders must comply with Michigan Department of Transportation Standard Specifications (2020 Edition) and Michigan soil erosion and sedimentation control regulations, secure all necessary permits and bonds, and perform field verification of all dimensions and existing conditions. Bid submissions must be uploaded to SIGMA VSS with a maximum of two attachments, each less than 6 MB, with one containing bid documents and the other containing Qualified Disabled Veteran information if applicable. The project consultant is OHM Advisors, located at 424 Hancock Street, Hancock, Michigan 49930. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents, liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per calendar day for delays beyond the Substantial Completion date, indicating a substantial project with significant operational importance.