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

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, State Facilities Administration Design and Construction Division, in coordination with the Mackinac Island State Parks Commission, is procuring construction services for the Fort Mackinac North Sally Entrance Modifications project (File Number 751/24347.ABG) located at 7127 Huron Road, Mackinac Island, Michigan. The scope of work encompasses site development and construction of a new North Sally entrance with ADA-compliant facilities and a visitor contact center, including demolition of existing structures, earthwork, retaining wall installation, landscaping, concrete paving, wooden boardwalk construction, electrical modifications, and irrigation system installation. Deliverables include site clearing and grading, approximately 121 linear feet of asphalt pavement removal, new concrete sidewalks and pathways, drainage swales and storm sewer infrastructure, a new ticket booth building (approximately 86 square feet, Type 5B construction), concrete stairs and ramps, and comprehensive site restoration with seeding and mulch. The contract requires substantial completion by December 19, 2025, with final completion by May 15, 2026, and construction is scheduled to commence on or about October 1, 2025. Prime contractors must be registered with the State of Michigan and are responsible for obtaining all permits, scheduling inspections from LARA (Building, Foundation, Electrical, Mechanical) and DTMB (Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control), providing temporary sanitary facilities, coordinating materials staging, submitting certified prevailing wage payroll reports per April 2025 requirements, and complying with the 2015 Michigan Building Code, Michigan State Construction Code, National Electrical Code, and OSHA regulations. Bids are due electronically through the SIGMA VSS system on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with a mandatory pre-bid conference and walk-through inspection on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 1:30 PM at the MSHP Administration Building; questions must be submitted by email to Karl Ruiter (kruiter@nfe-engr.com) by May 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day are assessed for delays beyond the substantial completion date.

This procurement includes a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) preference program offering eligible bidders a 10% pricing preference, requiring submission of proof of service-connected disability via DD214 or VA Rating Decision Letter and proof of business ownership, or alternatively, NVBDC certification. A Michigan-Based Business Certification is also required as applicable. The project has a contingency allowance of $500,000, with a bid security requirement of 5% and performance and payment bonds required for contracts exceeding $50,000. All construction mechanics on the project must comply with prevailing wage requirements established for classifications including carpenters, electricians, laborers, and specialty trades under Pennsylvania Act 10 of 2023, with prevailing wage rates specified in the contract documents. The project is coordinated by Nowak & Fraus Engineers (NFE Engineers), with Project Director Alan Goschka and contact Karl Ruiter at 269-760-0870 or kruiter@nfe-engr.com. Bid documents and supporting materials must be submitted through SIGMA VSS with a maximum of two attachments, each under 25 MB, with technical support available through the SIGMA Help Desk at 517.284.0540 or 888.734.9749. A one-year warranty period and maintenance agreement for all planted materials is required following acceptance of landscaping work.