761/19234. SAR; Snedicors Cleaners - Remedial Excavation

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) are seeking a contractor for the comprehensive demolition and environmental remediation of Snedicor's Cleaners, located at 220 South Michigan Avenue in Howell, Livingston County. The project involves complete demolition of a 4,290 square foot vacant building constructed around 1920, with extensive environmental remediation requirements. Specific deliverables include obtaining necessary permits, conducting pre-demolition engineering surveys, abating asbestos-containing materials, removing hazardous materials, disconnecting utilities, demolishing the building while preserving adjacent structures, removing concrete floor and foundation, excavating and disposing of PCE-impacted soil, removing an underground storage tank, and completing site restoration. The mandatory pre-bid site tour is scheduled for May 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with bid responses due on June 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time through the SIGMA VSS electronic submission system. Bidders must submit a 5% bid guarantee and comply with prevailing wage rates, providing detailed documentation including experience modification ratings and project superintendent information.

The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions for Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) bidders, with a 10% pricing preference for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB) as established by Public Act 91 of 2005. To qualify as an SDVOB, businesses must be at least 51% owned by veterans with service-connected disabilities and provide appropriate documentation. Recent legislative changes require all contractors to conduct background investigations, with contractors having 5 or more asbestos abatement violations being ineligible for state work. Contractors must also register with Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) Wage and Hour, obtain a State Project Registration (SPR), and pay an annual $500 fee to submit bids. The project includes a $40,000 provisionary allowance and will utilize unit price and lump sum payment structures across 18 distinct pay items. The contract time is 120 days from the notice to proceed, with the project being managed by Weston Solutions of Michigan, Inc., located in Okemos, MI.