751/24291. JBB; Shingleton Wildlife Office - Bunk House Reno

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are seeking bids for a comprehensive renovation project of the Cusino SWRA/Shingleton Wildlife Office Bunk House located in Alger County, Michigan. The procurement involves interior remodeling of the second-floor living quarters used by seasonal DNR field staff, with specific renovation tasks including kitchen and bathroom updates, plaster repair, painting, floor and wall tile replacement, cabinetry installation, lighting upgrades, and exhaust fan replacements. Additional scope includes hazardous material abatement of floor tile and pipe insulation. The project requires a mandatory pre-bid site visit scheduled for June 4, 2025, at 1:00 pm ET, with final bids due electronically through SIGMA VSS on June 18, 2025, at 2:00 pm ET. Bidders must submit documentation including State Project Registration, provide a 5% bid security, and comply with comprehensive technical specifications detailed in the project documents. The contract time is set at 120 calendar days, with substantial completion anticipated by January 29, 2026, and liquidated damages of $300 per calendar day for delays beyond the substantial completion date.

The procurement includes specific provisions for qualified disabled veteran (QDV) businesses and Michigan-based businesses, with potential preference given to QDV bidders. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with prevailing wage requirements, provide experience modification ratings, project superintendent information, and lists of similar completed projects. Three contractors were noted as attending the pre-bid conference: Olsen & Olsen Building Contractors, IMS, and Hall Contracting. While no specific total budget is explicitly stated, the bid documents include a provisional contingency allowance of $5,000 and an optional Bid Alternate #1 for additional flooring replacement. Performance and payment bonds are required for contracts over $50,000, and bidders must follow detailed specifications for asbestos abatement, including specific procedures for removal, disposal, and clearance testing. The project will involve replacing kitchen equipment, including a broken window with an Andersen 400 Series "Woodwright" unit, and installing new electrical components such as second-floor smoke detectors.