761/18138. SAR-Former Ubly Tractor Sales-Remediation

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) are seeking a qualified contractor for environmental remediation of the Former Ubly Tractor Sales site located at 2060 East Main Street in Ubly, Huron County. The procurement involves comprehensive environmental restoration, including installation of 300 linear feet of temporary fencing, demolition of a shed, removal of 25 tons of concrete, excavation and disposal of 2,500 tons of contaminated soil, and management of 50,000 gallons of impacted groundwater. Key deliverables include removing volatile organic compound (VOC) contaminated soil, backfilling with MDOT Class II Sand, and restoring the site with MDOT 21AA aggregate surfacing. Electronic bids were due on August 19, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. local time through the SIGMA VSS website, with a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit held on August 6, 2020. The contract period is 90 calendar days from the notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per work day for delays beyond the completion date.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders were required to provide a 5% bid security and maintain specific insurance coverages, including $1,000,000 in commercial general liability, vehicle liability, worker's compensation, and pollution liability. The project is funded under Agency No. 761, Funding Code 1398, and File No. 761-18138.SAR, with a $25,000 allowance included in the base bid. Contractors were required to submit a COVID-19 work plan prior to beginning onsite work and adhere to local, state, and federal regulations during the project. Nine companies attended the mandatory pre-bid meeting, including MKC Group, MEC-TAP, Gentner Excavating LLC, Lockett Enterprises, H&S Trucking & Excavating, and D&N Development Inc. The professional services contractor for the project is SME, Inc., based in Bay City, Michigan. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly stated, the extensive scope of work suggests a significant investment in environmental remediation.