751/23243. JGH; Yankee Springs RA Contact Station

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources, is soliciting sealed bids for construction of a new 486-square-foot contact (registration) station building at Yankee Springs Recreation Area in Middleville, Michigan (File No. 751/23243.JGH). The project encompasses the design and construction of a single-story, wood stick-framed building with cement board siding, featuring a covered entry porch, reception area, service counter, office, unisex restroom, and barrier-free toilet facility with mop sink. The deliverables include complete construction of the building with mechanical mini-split HVAC systems, plumbing connections to the existing well service, new electrical service and meter coordination with Consumers Energy, and all associated site work including entrance parking facilities. The project must comply with the 2015 Michigan Building Code, achieve Type VB construction classification with B occupancy group designation, and meet Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements. Contractors must provide evidence of Michigan business status or residency, verify existing site conditions and dimensions before ordering materials, and coordinate all scopes of work with the architect. The mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour were held on June 6, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET, with electronic bids due through the SIGMA system by 2:00 PM ET on June 19, 2024. Substantial completion is required by March 1, 2025, with final completion by April 1, 2025, and liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per calendar day for delays beyond the substantial completion date. Technical questions regarding specifications must be submitted to Derk Walkotten at Century A&E Facilities Design by 2:00 PM ET on June 11, 2024.

The contract includes prevailing wage requirements under Michigan law, with applicable rates established for Barry County for all construction mechanics and trades, including carpenters, electricians, plumbers, roofers, laborers, and approximately 85 additional job classifications with varying hourly rates based on trade, apprenticeship level, and geographic township designation. Qualified disabled veteran businesses receive a 10 percent preference in bid evaluation. Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid security in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, money order, or bid bond, and performance and payment bonds are required for contracts exceeding $50,000. Commercial general liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, worker's compensation insurance, and builder's risk insurance for 100 percent of actual cash replacement value are mandatory. The contract includes two alternates: Alternate 1 for standing seam metal roofing instead of asphalt shingles, and Alternate 2 for polished concrete flooring instead of sealed concrete. The contract includes a 10 percent contingency allowance and cash allowances, with unused amounts to be deducted from the final payment. While a specific budget or award value is not stated in the available documents, the project scope and prevailing wage requirements suggest a mid-range construction contract with the contract award deadline established as August 18, 2024.