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

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a contractor for the Menominee River Recreation Area - Piers Gorge Access project located in Norway, Michigan. The procurement involves reconstructing and improving recreational access infrastructure, specifically demolishing existing structures and installing a new boardwalk and earthen trail system. Key deliverables include removing two existing wood timber bridge structures, constructing a treated wood boardwalk, and creating an engineered Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) bridge. The project is located 1.5 miles south of Norway along Highway 8 and requires careful environmental considerations, including preservation of existing trees, management of an intermittent stream, and implementing erosion control measures. A mandatory virtual pre-bid conference was held on May 28, 2025, with bid responses due on June 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time through SIGMA VSS. Contractors must submit bids with a 5% bid security and have a State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Questions about the project were required to be submitted by email to Bill Sanders no later than June 4, 2025.

The state has implemented specific provisions for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB), offering a 10% pricing preference for qualifying businesses. To be eligible, businesses must demonstrate that they are at least 51% owned by one or more veterans with a service-connected disability and provide appropriate documentation such as DD214 forms or Veterans Administration Rating Decision Letters. The National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC) certification is an acceptable verification method. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated in the documents, the project involves significant infrastructure development with detailed engineering specifications. The procurement allows for a maximum of two attachments per bid submission, each under 25 MB, and requires careful adherence to environmental regulations, including pending EGLE (Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy) permits and guidelines for minimizing environmental impact during construction. Contractors will need to secure a "Work in Right-of-way Permit" from the Dickinson County Road Commission and follow strict protocols for equipment movement and site preservation.