761/23458. IND; Gladstone Creosote Discharge Site

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is seeking qualified contractors for the Gladstone Creosote Discharge Site decommissioning project located in Delta County. The procurement involves a comprehensive site remediation effort to remove a groundwater treatment system along Lake Shore Drive, with specific objectives including the removal of collection manholes, treatment vessels, electrical infrastructure, and associated materials. Key deliverables include cutting and capping sewer lines, excavating and disposing of geoweb and insulation materials, and restoring disturbed areas with topsoil and seeding. The project requires a 60-calendar day completion timeline, with a target completion date of October 31, 2025. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour was conducted on July 9, 2025, with bid responses due on July 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Bidders must upload proposals to SIGMA VSS and provide a 5% bid guarantee. Contractors must also demonstrate HAZWOPER training for workers and comply with specific environmental and site restoration requirements. All potential bidders must submit proof of State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.

The contract opportunity includes a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) preference program that provides a 10% pricing advantage for businesses at least 51% owned by service-disabled veterans. To qualify, businesses must provide documentation proving service and disability status, including DD214 forms or Veterans Administration Rating Decision Letters. The project does not utilize federal funds, which impacts certain contractual provisions. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the specifications indicate approximately $20,000 in contingency allowances across 11 line items. Bidders are limited to submitting a maximum of two attachments under 25 MB and must meet specific qualifications related to environmental remediation work. All questions regarding the project must be directed to Jed Chrestensen at JChrestensen@manniksmithgroup.com, with a deadline of July 11, 2025. The contract will be administered by The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc., located in Houghton, Michigan, and is funded through state resources with a focus on environmental remediation of the former creosote treatment site.