751/23128. TAP; Net River Dam Modernization and Restoration

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the Net River Dam Modernization and Restoration project (File Number 751/23128.TAP) located on Net River Dam Road in Baraga County, Michigan. This construction procurement encompasses comprehensive rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Net River Dam, including modification of the inlet structure with installation of two stainless steel vertical slide gates and operator access walkway, removal and replacement of existing dual-barrel corrugated metal pipe (CMP) spillway culverts with a single 14-foot-wide by 8-foot-tall precast concrete box culvert, demolition of the existing concrete outlet structure and replacement with precast components, embankment reconstruction utilizing chimney filter design and riprap protection, and site restoration activities. The project is designed to achieve compliance with Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Part 315 dam safety criteria, maintain adequate freeboard for the 100-year recurrence flood event, and preserve the historical impoundment footprint at a design crest elevation of 1,545.0 feet. Bidders must demonstrate State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, possess performance and payment bond capacity for projects exceeding $50,000, maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence and pollution liability insurance of $2,000,000, comply with prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act, and satisfy the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act procurement standards. Evaluation of bids will consider best value factors including compliance with specifications, bidder financial resources, technical capabilities, relevant experience, past performance, insurance and bonding capacity, and business integrity. A mandatory virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EST via Microsoft Teams, with company registration required by 3:00 p.m. EST on February 12, 2026; a virtual site visit supported by drone imagery will be provided during this conference. Bidders may submit written questions until 5:00 p.m. Eastern on March 11, 2026, with sealed bids due electronically through the SIGMA VSS portal by 2:00 p.m. ET on March 18, 2026. The contract requires substantial completion by December 1, 2026, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,000 per calendar day for failure to meet this deadline.

The State of Michigan offers a 10% pricing preference to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) that comply with Public Act 91 of 2005; eligible vendors must submit proof of service and discharge status (DD214 or equivalent), proof of service-connected disability, and proof of business ownership demonstrating 51% or more ownership by one or more veterans with a service-connected disability, with the state accepting National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC) certification as an alternative verification method. Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) information may be submitted as a second attachment in the bid response. The project is subject to federal nondiscrimination requirements and Michigan residency provisions mandating that 50% of employed persons be Michigan residents for at least one year. Contractors must register with the Federal System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and maintain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) prior to contract execution. GEI Consultants of Michigan, P.C., located at 109 W. Baraga Ave., Marquette, Michigan, serves as the Professional Service Consultant and Project Designer, with contact Jacob Pieti at jpieti@geiconsultants.com or (906) 451-4021. The project benefits from completed 2022 preliminary work including construction of a temporary diversion channel and inlet structure modifications documented in Final Construction Reports, allowing the current bid to build upon established baseline conditions and previously approved modifications. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement has not been disclosed in the available bidding documents.