751/24131. RLO; Aloha S. P. - Water Mgmt. & Drainage Imprvmnts

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget is soliciting bids for water management and drainage improvements at Aloha State Park in Cheboygan with bids due July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough on July 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The scope encompasses underground stormwater management and grading improvements, selective demolition, site clearing, earth moving, dewatering, excavation support, asphalt paving, soil restoration, storm drainage utilities installation, minor electrical modifications, and camper pad restoration across two designated areas near Mullett Lake and Hatt Creek. Work includes installation of open-bottom drainage basins, storm drain connections, infiltration trenches, HMA pavement sections, concrete sidewalks, and aggregate drive areas. The design specifies 28 numbered drainage structures with detailed invert elevations and rim heights. Soil erosion and sediment control measures and utility coordination (Miss Dig coordination) are required. The contractor is responsible for LARA plumbing and electrical permits and DTMB SESC permit; the State secures the required EGLE Part 301/303 environmental permit. Contract completion is June 14, 2027 (240 calendar days from Notice-to-Proceed). Liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day for failure to substantially complete by the deadline.

Bids must include a 5% bid guarantee; Performance and Payment Bonds are required for awards exceeding $50,000. Prevailing wage applies under 2023 PA 10, as amended. Contractors exceeding $100,000 must complete a Michigan Based Business Certification. Commercial General Liability Insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Builder's Risk Insurance at 100% replacement cost value are required. Bids must remain valid for 60 calendar days after opening.

The base bid includes a $35,000 construction contingency allowance and four alternate bid items. The project is advertised under NIGP codes 91345, 91356, 91381, 91389, 98814, 98815, 98832, and 98852. Bids are submitted electronically through SIGMA VSS (maximum two attachments, each under 6 MB). Questions are due July 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time to Jeff Huhta at jhuhta@nf-engr.com. Qualified Disabled Veteran documentation, if applicable, should be included in the second attachment.