761/25042. SAR; UST System Removals-Gaylord District

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget is procuring underground storage tank (UST) system removal services for the Gaylord District, with work to be performed at two sites in Alpena County: 5571 M-65 in Long Rapids and 6301 US-23 South in Ossineke. The scope of work includes removal of six UST systems totaling approximately 8,000 gallons across both locations, along with associated piping, dispensers, dispenser pads, and equipment, as well as excavation and disposal of approximately 1,750 tons of contaminated soil with subsequent backfilling, compaction, and site restoration using clean limestone, sand, and 6-inch gravel coverage. Bidders must possess a minimum of five years' experience in UST system removals and contaminated soil excavation and must submit post-bid documentation including an Experience Modification Rating, proposed project superintendent credentials, and references for at least three similar projects. The mandatory pre-bid conference and site walk-through will occur on July 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET, with questions accepted until July 16, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. ET, and bid submissions due electronically through the SIGMA VSS website by July 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The contract duration is 60 calendar days from Notice-to-Proceed with liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day for delays, and all bids must include a 5 percent bid guarantee and comply with Michigan prevailing wage requirements under 2023 PA 10, with State Project Registration required.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) are eligible for a 10 percent pricing preference under Public Act 91 of 2005 if they provide qualifying documentation including a DD214 or equivalent discharge documentation, proof of service-connected disability via DD214 or Veterans Administration Rating Decision Letter, and proof of at least 51 percent business ownership, though Michigan does not pre-certify businesses or accept federal CVE or SBA VetCert certifications. A performance bond and payment bond are required for all contracts exceeding $50,000, and the Owner retains the right to adjust unit price quantities by up to 50 percent with negotiated adjustments for quantities exceeding 150 percent or below 50 percent of estimated amounts. The contract includes a $15,000 Owner's Provisionary Allowance for unforeseen conditions, though a specific overall budget or award value is not stated in the project documentation. The project is subject to Michigan prevailing wage standards, OSHA requirements, and environmental compliance obligations under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, with project management provided by Sagasser & Associates, Inc.