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

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget, in coordination with the Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division, is procuring electrical construction services for comprehensive upgrades at Mears State Park located in Pentwater, Michigan (Oscoda County). The project involves the complete replacement of electrical distribution panels serving 175 campsites and three park buildings, including demolition of existing panels, support racks, conduits, and wiring; relocation of electrical utility service equipment; and installation of new distribution panels and equipment racks with site restoration. Alternate No. 1 encompasses replacement and upgrades to electrical panels and minor electrical work in five additional park buildings: the Park Headquarters & Maintenance Building, Park Contact Station, Campground Toilet Shower Building, Beach Area Concessions Building, and Beach Area Restroom/Changing Building. Contractors must demonstrate prior experience with campground, RV park, or marina electrical upgrades completed within the past three years and must comply with Michigan prevailing wage requirements per Public Act 10 of 2023. The mandatory pre-bid conference and site walkthrough is scheduled for October 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern at Park Headquarters & Maintenance Building, with electronic bid submission required through the SIGMA VSS portal by November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern. Questions must be submitted by 5:00 PM Eastern on November 5, 2025, directed to Matthew Tipping at Century A&E (mtipping@centuryae.com or 616-456-5227). The contract requires substantial completion by May 20, 2026, with liquidated damages of $1,500 per calendar day assessed for delays beyond this date.

Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) enterprises are eligible for a ten percent pricing preference under Michigan Public Act 91 of 2005, provided they submit required documentation including proof of service and discharge status (DD214 or equivalent), proof of service-connected disability (DD214 or VA Rating Decision Letter), and proof of business ownership, or alternatively submit National Veterans Business Development Council certification. All contractors must obtain state project registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, provide proof thereof with their bid, submit a five percent bid guarantee, and furnish performance and payment bonds. The bidding documents specify that the base bid must include a $20,000 cash allowance for electrical utility metering equipment relocation and a $15,000 provisionary allowance for owner discretionary purposes, though specific total project budget or award values are not disclosed in the available procurement materials. Contract award will be made to the responsive and responsible best value bidder. No substitution or "or equal" proposals are permitted after bid opening except as provided in the general conditions, and bidders may submit a maximum of two attachments through SIGMA, each not exceeding 25 MB in size.