751/25024. DPL; Waterloo/ MUCC Archery Range

The State of Michigan's Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are procuring a construction project for a new archery range facility at Waterloo Recreation Area, located at 2500 Pierce Road in Chelsea, Michigan. The project involves constructing a 4,885 square-foot wood-framed covered range building with an entrance drive, parking facilities (including 3 standard and 1 ADA-compliant space), concrete and gravel surfaces, site gates, fence replacement, and shed relocation. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour was held on October 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, with the bid opening scheduled for November 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET through the SIGMA VSS electronic system. The contract time for project completion is 90 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $1,500 per day for delays beyond substantial completion. Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid guarantee, and performance and payment bonds are required for contracts exceeding $50,000. The project includes a base bid with a $60,000 provisional contingency allowance and establishes alternates for fencing and road work, with prevailing wage rates applying to all construction mechanics per Michigan state requirements.

The procurement opportunity includes provisions for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB), which receive a 10 percent pricing preference when bidding on state contracts. To qualify, businesses must be 51 percent or more owned by one or more veterans with a service-connected disability and provide specific documentation during the bidding process. No pre-certification is offered by the state, and businesses must submit their own verification documents. The project is subject to federal and state prevailing wage laws, Davis-Bacon Act requirements, and Michigan occupational safety standards. A geotechnical evaluation report indicates suitable shallow spread foundations with a maximum allowable bearing pressure of 2,000 pounds per square foot. Contractors must submit an Asbestos Abatement Attestation form and provide their own power, water, temporary facilities, and generator. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the base bid includes a $60,000 contingency allowance, suggesting a total project value likely in the range of $250,000 to $500,000, depending on final bid submissions and selected alternates.