761/18317. SAR; AMCO 1209 Site - Excavation Activities

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), State Facilities Administration, in conjunction with the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), is procuring excavation and site remediation services for the AMCO Group #1209 Site located on Ward Street in Croswell, Michigan (Sanilac County). This sealed-bid construction contract requires comprehensive site remediation including demolition and replacement of roadways and sidewalks, excavation of petroleum and light non-aqueous phase liquid (LNAPL)-impacted soils to prescribed depths, segregation and characterization of excavation spoils, installation of engineered excavation support systems utilizing temporary cantilever steel sheet pile structures, dust and odor control measures, utility management and temporary rerouting, dewatering with treatment and disposal, imported clean fill procurement and placement, and site restoration. The project encompasses 25 line items with quantities including 9,600 cubic yards of soil excavation, 15,100 tons of non-hazardous material transportation and disposal, and 12,200 square feet of asphalt road construction, with a $100,000 provisionary allowance included in the base bid. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements, employ 50 percent Michigan residents, maintain worker's compensation insurance with minimum statutory limits, and carry commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour were held on July 13, 2021, at 10:00 AM in Croswell, Michigan, with electronic bids originally due July 28, 2021, at 2:00 PM through the SIGMA VSS website; Addendum No. 1 extended the deadline to August 18, 2021, with questions accepted until August 12, 2021, at 5:00 PM. The contract period is 150 calendar days from Notice-to-Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,500 per calendar day for delays beyond this period.

Bidders must submit a five percent bid guarantee in the form of certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond, and performance and payment bonds are required for all bids exceeding $50,000. Bidders must complete certifications regarding Qualified Disabled Veteran status and Michigan-Based Business status, indicating potential set-aside considerations for these designated entities. Apparent low bidders must submit post-bid documentation including experience modification ratings, project superintendent qualifications, references from three similar completed projects, and a list of nominated subcontractors within two business days of request. The contractor is responsible for securing all necessary permits, licenses, and fees, including soil erosion and sedimentation control permits enforced by Sanilac County, and all work must conform to applicable Michigan construction codes, OSHA regulations, federal hazardous materials handling laws including RCRA and TSCA, and environmental protection standards. No specific incumbent vendors or budget ranges are identified in the solicitation documents; however, the project is funded through code 18481. The contact for project inquiries is Ken McRowe at AMEC Engineering and Consulting of Michigan, Inc., (517) 204-5582, kenneth.mcrowe@woodplc.com, with project oversight managed by Jeremy Boothroyd of EGLE RRD.