751/26054. HJD; Hartwick Pines SP - Visitor Center Renovation

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget is procuring general construction services for a Level 2 interior renovation of the Hartwick Pines State Park Visitor Center located at 3612 State Park Drive in Grayling, Michigan. This competitive sealed bid project encompasses approximately 10,628 gross square feet of interior renovations including exhibit space modifications, conversion of an existing staircase into a single-occupancy restroom, wall reconfigurations in the east wing, finish upgrades throughout, and modifications to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The scope addresses approximately 8,934 square feet on the main floor and 1,694 square feet on the lower level, with deliverables including new ceramic tile flooring in restrooms, carpet tile in exhibit and lobby areas, gypsum board ceilings, painted surfaces, new wood base trim, and integrated exhibit elements to be coordinated with Split Rock Studios. The project requires compliance with the 2021 Michigan Building Code, 2021 Michigan Rehabilitation Code for Existing Buildings, 2023 National Electric Code, ASHRAE 90.1-2019 energy standards, and ADA accessibility requirements. Interested contractors must attend a mandatory pre-bid walk-through inspection scheduled for May 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern time, with vendor representatives required to submit a Vendor/Contractor LEIN Request at least five business days prior. Questions must be submitted via email to Anna Kindt at akindt@intarch.com no later than 2:00 PM Eastern on June 3, 2026. Sealed bids are due on June 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern time through the SIGMA VSS electronic system, and must include proof of State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, bid security equal to 5% of the bid amount, and a maximum of two attachments each under 25 MB.

Qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) are eligible to receive a 10% pricing preference on this contract under Michigan's Public Act 91 of 2005, provided they submit appropriate documentation including DD214 or equivalent military discharge papers, proof of service-connected disability, and proof of 51% or greater business ownership by qualified veterans. All contractors must maintain 50% Michigan residency for employees and provide comprehensive insurance including commercial general liability of $2,000,000.00 per occurrence, property insurance for 100% of replacement cost value, and pollution liability insurance of $2,000,000.00 per occurrence. Performance and Payment Bonds are required for all bids exceeding $50,000.00, and State of Michigan prevailing wage rates apply exclusively to this project with no federal funding. The project includes a base bid plus two planned alternates: Alternate 1 for lighting upgrades in the central lobby and Alternate 2 for full installation of an adult changing station. A cash allowance of $828,720.00 is allocated for exhibits fabrication and installation through Split Rock Studios, with a provisionary allowance of $71,500.00 for contingent work. The contract term extends from September 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027, with Phase 1 (space renovation) due by February 28, 2027, and Phase 2 (exhibit fabrication and installation) due by December 1, 2027, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,000.00 per calendar day for each phase if deadlines are not met.