751/23190. GAG; Petoskey State Park - Sanitation Upgrades

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are soliciting bids for comprehensive sanitation infrastructure upgrades at Petoskey State Park in Emmet County. The project involves constructing a new duplex sanitary lift station in the Day Use area, which includes disconnecting existing septic systems, installing approximately 1,060 linear feet of forcemain and 1,475 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer collection system with eight manholes. Key deliverables include improving the sanitation station with additional lanes and vehicle movement areas, directional drilling for forcemain installation, and complete utility system upgrades. The bid is scheduled to be opened on March 12, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour on February 26, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on best value, considering both price and qualitative components such as technical approach, personnel quality, and management plans. The contract time is from September 10, 2025, to May 15, 2026, with potential for a Stage Two completion in May 2027 focusing on final planting establishment.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preference provisions, notably a 10% bidding preference for Qualified Disabled Veteran Owned Companies and a requirement that at least 50% of working employees must be Michigan residents. Bidders must submit a 5% bid guarantee and comply with Michigan-based business requirements, with performance and payment bonds required for contracts over $50,000. The project includes a contingency allowance of $75,000 and requires builders' risk insurance to be provided by the contractor. While a specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, contractors will submit unit prices for various components including mobilization, dewatering, demolition, pump station, forcemain, gravity collection system, metering manhole, and sanitation station improvements. The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will prioritize responsive and responsible bidders who can demonstrate technical capabilities, financial stability, and compliance with detailed technical specifications.