751/22464. JBB; Menominee River RA - Piers Gorge Access

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are procuring a construction project for the Menominee River Recreation Area - Piers Gorge Access, located approximately 2.7 miles southwest of Norway, Michigan. The project involves removing two existing wood timber bridge structures and constructing a new treated wood boardwalk and an engineered Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Bridge to improve site accessibility. Key deliverables include site infrastructure improvements, ADA-accessible trail construction, and preservation of existing site amenities. Bidders must attend a mandatory virtual pre-bid conference on May 28, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET, with pre-registration required, and submit sealed bids by June 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time through SIGMA VSS. Evaluation criteria include compliance with prevailing wage rates, Michigan-based business certifications, and submission of a 5% bid guarantee. The project has specific completion milestones, with substantial completion required by October 28, 2025, and final completion by November 14, 2025.

The contract includes special provisions for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB), offering a 10% pricing preference for businesses that are 51% or more owned by qualified service-disabled veterans. Bidders must provide documentation including proof of service, service-connected disability, and business ownership to qualify for this preference. Contractors must have a State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and are limited to submitting a maximum of two attachments. Performance and payment bonds are required for contracts over $50,000, and comprehensive insurance coverage is mandatory, including builders' risk insurance. The project emphasizes local economic participation, with preferences for Michigan-based businesses and qualified disabled veteran-owned enterprises. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the base bid includes a $10,000 contingency allowance, with potential alternate bids for additional boardwalk construction. The project will be funded through state sources, with NIGP Codes 90976, 91313, and 91427 associated with the procurement.