751/24434. JBB; Au Train River Bridge Superstructure Removal

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) are soliciting bids for the Au Train River Bridge Superstructure Removal project located in Alger County. The procurement involves the complete removal and disposal of a 50-foot-long by 16-foot-wide steel plate girder center span and timber deck for a snowmobile trail bridge crossing the Au Train River. The primary deliverables include removing the bridge superstructure to the top of pile caps, with potential alternate bids for removing approach spans, timber superstructures, and piles. Bidders must attend a mandatory virtual pre-bid conference scheduled for April 29, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST, and submit sealed bids through SIGMA VSS by May 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern time. Qualification requirements include compliance with state prevailing wage regulations, environmental considerations, and specific provisions for hazardous material handling, particularly lead paint removal. Bidders must provide a 5% bid guarantee and performance/payment bonds for contracts over $50,000. Technical qualifications include understanding of site-specific conditions, ability to work around fish spawning periods, and proper waste management protocols.

The procurement includes several set-aside and diversity provisions, specifically offering opportunities for Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) businesses and Michigan-based business certifications. Contractors must register with the Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) Wage and Hour department and obtain a State Project Registration (SPR) by April 2, 2025, at an annual fee of $500. While no specific incumbent vendors are listed, the project requires contractors to submit certified payrolls directly to the LEO Wage and Hour database via internet submission. The contract time is set at 21 days after work commencement, with a total project duration estimated around 30 days from notice to proceed. Although an exact budget is not specified, the project is funded through state infrastructure budgets, with the Design and Construction Division of the State of Michigan's Facilities and Business Services Administration overseeing the financial aspects. Environmental and technical complexities, including lead paint removal and site restoration requirements, suggest this is a specialized infrastructure project requiring advanced engineering and environmental management capabilities.