751/24347. ABG; Ft. Mackinac North Sally Entrance Mods

The State of Michigan, specifically the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) State Facilities Administration, is seeking bids for the Ft. Mackinac North Sally Entrance Modifications project located at 7127 Huron Rd. on Mackinac Island. This construction procurement involves creating a new North Sally entrance with an ADA-compliant entrance and visitor contact center, encompassing comprehensive site improvements including earthwork, retaining walls, landscaping, concrete work, a wooden boardwalk, and electrical and irrigation modifications. The project requires electronic bid submissions through SIGMA VSS, with a mandatory bid due date of June 4, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Bidders must provide a 5% bid guarantee and attend a mandatory walk-through inspection scheduled for May 22, 2025, at 1:30 pm. The construction timeline indicates a project start date of October 1, 2025, with substantial completion expected by December 19, 2025, and final completion targeted for May 15, 2026. Liquidated damages are set at $1,000 per calendar day beyond the substantial completion date, and contractors must obtain all necessary permits from LARA and DTMB.

The procurement includes specific provisions for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB), offering a 10% pricing preference for qualifying businesses that are at least 51% owned by veterans with service-connected disabilities. Contractors must be registered with the state and comply with prevailing wage reporting requirements through online submission. The project emphasizes local economic participation, with preferences for Michigan-based businesses and disabled veteran-owned enterprises. A $45,000 contingency allowance is included in the project budget, though the total project budget is not explicitly specified. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including qualification data, certifications for Michigan-based and disabled veteran businesses, and detailed project experience. The project requires contractors to provide temporary sanitary facilities and coordinate onsite staging and laydown areas with the owner's representative. Verification of SDVOB status requires submission of specific documentation, including DD214 forms, VA Rating Decision Letters, and legal ownership documents.