Anti-flotation septic tank installation I-94 NBWC

The State of Michigan, through the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), is seeking proposals for the installation of an anti-flotation septic tank at the I-94 New Buffalo Welcome Center in Berrien County and Coldwater City. The scope of work includes furnishing and installing a 3,450-gallon precast concrete septic tank, including manhole frames and covers, grade rings, internal PVC pipe and fittings, effluent filter, and all associated excavation, bedding, backfill, compaction, and dewatering. The contract activities must be completed by June 23, 2023, with the Welcome Center potentially closed for up to 12 hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays during the work. The proposal must be submitted using a Lump Sum pricing schedule, which should include all costs such as shipping, handling, and fees. The State may consider a bidder's qualified disabled veterans/service-disabled veteran owned business (QDV/SDVOB) status as part of the evaluation.

The Request for Proposal (RFP) documents outline various requirements, including the provision of performance and lien bonds, furnishing buoyancy calculations, testing the septic tank, and submitting shop drawings. The Contractor must also comply with various environmental and safety requirements, including the identification of hazardous chemicals, mercury content, brominated flame retardants, and perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The State reserves the right to award multiple, optional-use contracts or award by Contract Activity. No specific budget or award value range is provided in the RFP documents.