761/18139. SAR; Kavco Landfill, 1001 W. Day Road

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) are seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive landfill fencing replacement project located at 1001 W. Day Road in Plainwell, Michigan, within Baraga County. The procurement involves removing and replacing approximately 7,920 linear feet of perimeter fencing and 250 linear feet of remediation system perimeter fencing, which includes installing four man gates, a 24-foot rolling gate at the site entrance, and two 8-foot swing gates. Key project deliverables include site perimeter grubbing, tree clearing, fencing removal, and new fencing installation, with a contract duration of 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Mandatory pre-bid activities included a site inspection on July 7, 2025, with subsequent addendums extending the bid due date to July 30, 2025, at 2:00 pm EST. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the SIGMA system and must comply with MDOT 2020 Standard Specifications for Construction. Evaluation will likely focus on lowest responsive and responsible bidder status, with contractors required to perform at least 35% of work with their own organization.

The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions encouraging participation from Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB), with the state offering a 10% pricing preference for qualifying businesses. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) are also encouraged to participate, though specific participation goals were not explicitly detailed in the documents. The project includes a $25,000 provisionary allowance and requires bidders to provide a 5% bid guaranty, with performance and payment bonds required for bids over $50,000. While no incumbent vendors were specifically identified, the project appears to be a standalone infrastructure improvement initiative. Potential bidders must provide proof of State Project Registration and comply with prevailing wage rates, on-the-job training programs, and various environmental and safety regulations. Though an exact budget range was not specified, the comprehensive nature of the fencing replacement and site restoration work suggests a significant capital investment by the state of Michigan.