751/24371. GAG; Cadillac CSC - Snowmelt Boiler Replacement

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are seeking bids for a Snowmelt Boiler Replacement project at the Cadillac Customer Service Center located at 8015 S. Mackinaw Trail in Cadillac, Michigan. The procurement involves pressure testing existing snowmelt tubing, disconnecting and removing the current outdoor boiler and associated piping, and installing a new outdoor boiler, boiler pump, and related electrical and mechanical components. Key deliverables include a complete operational boiler system with a minimum AFUE of 0.95, compliant with Michigan Mechanical Code and ASHRAE standards. The project has a substantial completion deadline of September 15, 2025, with liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day beyond that date. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on May 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and bids are due on May 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM through the SIGMA VSS website. Evaluation criteria will focus on best value, considering price, technical approach, personnel quality, and management plans. Bidders must submit a 5% bid guarantee and performance and payment bonds for contracts over $50,000.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preferential considerations for bidders. There is a 10% preference for Qualified Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses, with a requirement that at least 50% of working employees be Michigan residents. Contractors and subcontractors must register with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) under Public Act 110 of 2024, obtaining a State Project Registration (SPR) and paying an annual $500 fee. Bids submitted without the required SPR will be considered non-responsive. The project emphasizes local economic engagement through its hiring and business participation requirements. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project involves replacing an existing snowmelt boiler system with new condensing boiler technology. Though a precise budget is not explicitly stated, the bid documents include a $5,000 contingency allowance, suggesting the total project value is likely in the mid-five-figure to low six-figure range. Prevailing wage rates are mandatory, and contractors must provide certified payroll documentation directly to LEO Wage and Hour.