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

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are procuring a comprehensive sanitation infrastructure upgrade project for Petoskey State Park located in Emmet County. The project involves constructing a new duplex sanitary lift station in the Day Use area, installing approximately 1,477 feet of 8-inch gravity sewer pipe with eight manholes, directionally drilling a forcemain, and disconnecting existing septic systems. Key deliverables include improving the sanitation station with additional vehicle lanes, installing new electrical infrastructure, and implementing critical environmental protection measures for the sensitive dune ecosystem. The project requires extensive site work, including sewer infrastructure installation, a lift station with duplex pumps, and electrical upgrades to existing panels and meters. The bid is scheduled to be opened on March 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time, with a mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour previously held on February 26, 2025. Evaluation criteria will consider best value, including price, technical approach, quality of proposed personnel, and management plans. The contract time is set from September 10, 2025, to May 15, 2026, with a potential second stage in May 2027 for final planting establishment to meet Critical Dunes permit requirements.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preference designations, notably a 10% preference for Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) owned businesses and a requirement that at least 50% of working employees be Michigan residents. Bidders must submit a 5% bid security, with performance and payment bonds required for contracts over $50,000. The project has a contingency allowance of $75,000 and will be funded through state resources, with specific permits including EGLE Campground Construction and Critical Dunes Permits to be secured by the owner. Acceptable manufacturers for specific equipment, such as magnetic flow meters, are limited to Siemens FM MAG 5100W and Endress + Hauser Promag W 400. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the project involves replacing aging infrastructure with new sanitation systems, electrical upgrades, and environmental mitigation strategies. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage rates and submit various certification forms, including proof of veteran ownership and service records. Though a specific total project budget is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure improvements and the detailed technical specifications suggest a substantial investment in upgrading the park's sanitation and electrical systems.