751/24228. SAA; Various Locations- Solar Arrays

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are soliciting a Design-Build contract for solar array installations at five DNR Customer Service Centers located throughout Michigan, specifically in Cadillac, Traverse City, Gaylord, Escanaba, and a Repair Center. The Design Build Entity (DBE) will be responsible for comprehensive design and construction services, including conducting site studies, identifying optimal solar array placements, addressing utility interconnection points, and installing photovoltaic systems. Each location has specific energy generation targets, with the Traverse City site designated as a Deduct Alternate. A mandatory pre-proposal Teams meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2025, with bid submissions due on May 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Bidders must provide detailed documentation including team composition, project understanding, work plans, key personnel details, and hourly billing rates. The project requires a 5% bid guarantee and compliance with prevailing wage regulations, with contract approval anticipated on June 23, 2025, and substantial completion targeted for January 3, 2025.

The procurement opportunity includes potential preference for Michigan-based businesses and disabled veteran-owned enterprises. Bidders must complete certifications regarding Michigan-based business status, disabled veteran ownership, and federal lobbying restrictions. A 5% bid security is mandatory, and performance and payment bonds will be required. All bid responses must be uploaded to SIGMA VSS, with bidders limited to two attachments under 25 MB each. The project requires compliance with state and local codes, including SESC and EGLE regulations, and necessitates a State Project Registration (SPR). While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract will be awarded on a Not-To-Exceed basis, with compensation structured across categories including design services, construction/trade labor, subcontractor costs, general conditions, overhead, and management. Questions about the project must be submitted via email to the project director by May 22, 2025, and the project includes comprehensive supporting documentation such as site diagrams, utility bills, existing prints, and electrical panel photographs.