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

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for a comprehensive renovation project at the Cusino State Wildlife Research Area/Shingleton Wildlife Office Bunk House located at E-12340 Highway M-28 West in Shingleton, Alger County. The project involves interior remodeling of a second-floor bunkhouse, specifically targeting kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom areas used by seasonal field staff. Key renovation elements include plaster repair, painting, floor and wall tile replacement, cabinetry installation, lighting upgrades, exhaust fans, and plumbing work. The bid is scheduled to be opened on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET, with a mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour already completed on October 7, 2025. Bidders must submit responses electronically through SIGMA VSS, provide proof of State Project Registration, and include a 5% bid security. The project includes two bid alternates: Alternate #1 for kitchen renovation and window replacement, and Alternate #2 for hallway renovation. Substantial completion is targeted for May 22, 2026, with final completion by June 19, 2026.

The procurement offers a preference for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB), providing a 10% pricing preference for businesses at least 51% owned by service-disabled veterans. Bidders must be licensed contractors and comply with state prevailing wage requirements, with performance and payment bonds required for bids over $50,000. The project will involve hazardous material abatement, including removal of floor tile and pipe insulation containing asbestos. A contingency allowance of $5,000 is included in the base bid, and the project will be managed by Sanders & Czapski Associates, PLLC from Marquette, Michigan. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive renovation scope suggests a moderate-sized project focused on upgrading facilities for DNR seasonal staff. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including state project registration, asbestos abatement attestation, and various certification forms, demonstrating the project's attention to detailed compliance and renovation quality.