751/25207. HJD; Mears State Park - Electrical upgrades

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget and Department of Natural Resources are soliciting bids for comprehensive electrical upgrades at Mears State Park located in Pentwater, Michigan. The project involves complete replacement of electrical distribution panels serving 175 campsites and three park buildings, including demolition of existing electrical infrastructure, relocation of utility service equipment, installation of new distribution panels, and site restoration. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through inspection is scheduled for October 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern at the Park Headquarters & Maintenance Building, with bids due on November 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern through SIGMA VSS. Bidders must provide minimum three-year project references related to campground, RV park, or marina electrical upgrades and submit proof of State Project Registration. The project requires a 5% bid security, and contractors must upload bid documents including Bid Summary, Bid Schedule, Bid Bond, and Certification forms. The substantial completion deadline is May 20, 2026, with a 200-calendar-day contract period, and liquidated damages of $1,500 per calendar day for delays beyond the completion date.

The procurement includes a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) preference program offering a 10% pricing preference for businesses owned by qualified service-disabled veterans. To qualify, businesses must be 51% or more owned by veterans with service-connected disabilities and provide documentation verifying their status. The base bid includes two allowances totaling $35,000: a $20,000 cash allowance for electrical utility metering equipment relocation and a $15,000 provisionary allowance for owner discretionary purposes. Performance and payment bonds are required for contracts exceeding $50,000, and bidders must obtain a SIGMA vendor number. Work is restricted to normal business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with no work permitted during June through September without prior written authorization. Prevailing wage rates apply per the current State of Michigan wage determination schedule, and all contractors and subcontractors must comply with State Project Registration requirements, prevailing wage regulations, and environmental and safety standards.