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

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is soliciting bids for the Piers Gorge Access project located in Norway, Michigan, within Delta County. The procurement involves reconstructing and improving recreational access at the Menominee River Recreation Area, with specific focus on site infrastructure upgrades. Primary project deliverables include demolishing existing timber bridge structures, constructing a new treated wood boardwalk, installing an engineered Fiber Reinforced Bridge, and developing ADA-compliant aggregate trails. Key project objectives encompass enhancing site accessibility, implementing sustainable design principles, and minimizing environmental disruption through careful trail routing and preservation of existing vegetation. A mandatory virtual pre-bid conference was conducted on May 28, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET, requiring pre-registration by email. Bid responses are due on June 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time and must be uploaded to SIGMA VSS. Bidders are required to provide 5% bid security and submit project documentation through the specified electronic platform, with questions directed to Bill Sanders at Bill@Sanders-Czapski.com by June 4, 2025.

The procurement includes a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) preference program offering a 10% pricing advantage for businesses at least 51% owned by service-disabled veterans. Eligible businesses must provide documentation proving service and disability status, with National Veterans Business Development Council certification accepted as verification. The project utilizes NIGP Codes 90976, 91313, and 91427, indicating infrastructure and construction-related services. Contractors must complete state project registration and comply with MCL 401.1101 regulations. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive project documentation suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. Electronic bid submissions are limited to two attachments under 25 MB, and bidders must carefully follow submission guidelines. Multiple construction and contracting firms demonstrated interest during the pre-bid meeting, including Gundloch Champion, WR Construction, Miller Bridge Construction, Freedom GC, Shreck Inc., Walton Contracting, Industrial Maintenance, and TJM Services, indicating a competitive bidding environment.