751/24130. ABG; Mackinac Island Visitor Center

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is seeking bids for interior renovations of the Mackinac Island Visitor Center located at 7200 Lake Shore Drive. The project involves comprehensive renovation work with a construction start date of October 27, 2025, substantial completion targeted for April 10, 2026, and final completion scheduled for May 8, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on March 4, 2025, via Teams, and bid responses are due on March 19, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern time. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through SIGMA VSS, with strict requirements including two attachments of less than 6 MB each and 5% bid security. The project encompasses specific site-specific requirements such as coordinating vehicle traffic with park staff, managing site staging in designated areas, maintaining fire suppression systems, and adhering to archaeological coordination protocols for any digging activities. Contractors must provide their own storage, porta-johns, and have materials on-site by December 1st, with an obligation to restore any damage to turf, walks, or roads.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must demonstrate capability to work in a unique island environment with significant logistical constraints, including seasonal vehicle restrictions and limited staging areas. No housing will be provided for contractors or subcontractors, and all on-site activities must be carefully coordinated with Mackinac Island State Historic Park staff. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated in the documentation, the project involves complex renovation work at a historical site, suggesting a potentially substantial investment. Interested bidders must be prepared to navigate intricate site-specific requirements, including secure storage needs, builders risk insurance, and strict scheduling and access limitations. The project utilizes NIGP Codes 90922, 91065, 91200, and 91220, indicating categories related to construction, renovation, and facility management services. Contractors must be prepared to submit detailed two-week look-ahead schedules and comply with all specified project management and site preservation requirements.