751/24309. HJD; Ludington SP - Well Shelter Repairs

The State of Michigan's Department of Technology, Management & Budget is procuring construction services for structural and roofing repairs to the Well Shelter at Ludington State Park (File No. 751/24309.HJD), located at 8800 M-116 in Ludington, Michigan. This project involves the restoration of a hexagonal timber and stone structure originally constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, with required work including removal and replacement of four deteriorated 12-inch diameter log columns with new galvanized steel tube columns featuring log covers, removal and replacement of cedar shake roofing and roof sheathing with new cedar shake roofing incorporating hip caps and copper ridge caps, and installation of borate rods at log rafter ends to prevent deterioration. The contractor must salvage and store existing log columns per Department of Natural Resources direction, coordinate with facility management regarding facility use and access, and provide site restoration of all disturbed areas. The project is governed by the 2021 Michigan Rehabilitation Code for Existing Buildings using the Work Area compliance method. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and walk-through inspection are scheduled for May 6, 2026, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the project site, with attendees meeting at the Lake Michigan Beach House. Bid responses are due on May 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time and must be submitted electronically through the SIGMA VSS portal with a maximum of two attachments, each less than 25 megabytes. Questions regarding the project must be emailed to Ross Smith at rsmith@wje.com no later than May 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. The contract period is 180 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed, with on-site construction work not commencing before September 20, 2026, due to the project location at a busy summer campground.

Qualified bidders must provide proof of State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and must submit bid security equal to 5 percent of the bid amount in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond. The project is classified under NIGP codes 90648 (Historical Preservation), 90924 (Building Construction, Commercial & Institutional), 91427 (Carpentry), 91473 (Roofing & Siding), and 98863 (Park Area Construction/Renovation). A Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business set-aside option is available for qualified bidders who can provide documentation including DD214, proof of 51 percent ownership, and proof of service-connected disability from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Performance and payment bonds are required for all contracts exceeding $50,000. The project includes a $5,000 provisional allowance for contingencies and assesses liquidated damages at $500 per calendar day for delays beyond the contract completion date. Prevailing wage rates apply to this state-funded project, with wage schedules provided for various classifications including carpenters, electricians, laborers, and equipment operators. Michigan residency requirements mandate that fifty percent of employed workers must be Michigan residents. The specific award value or budget range for this construction project is not disclosed in the available documents.