BOD - Energy Center Steam Components Repair

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget is seeking a qualified contractor to perform Energy Center Steam Components Repair through Request for Proposal #171 180000003157. The procurement involves furnishing and installing new steam components at the Energy Center located in Dimondale, Michigan, with specific requirements including building and delivering a 4" by 3" flanged spool piece, installing multiple 8" drip pockets on the main steam line, and a 3" drip pocket on the 6" steam main, along with associated valves and connections. The project has stringent technical requirements, with an evaluation process that assigns 80 points to the General Requirements Schedule A Statement of Work and 20 points to the Vendor Questions Worksheet, requiring bidders to achieve at least 80 technical evaluation points to have pricing considered. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for July 31st, 2018, at 10 am, with all work to be completed between 5:00 pm August 24th and 6:00 pm August 25th, 2018, and contract activities to be finished within 21 business days from receipt of order. Bidders were required to submit questions by 2:00 p.m. Eastern on July 31, 2018, with proposals due by August 1, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern.

The procurement includes provisions for considering qualified disabled veteran (QDV) status under MCL 18.1261(8) during the evaluation process. Contractors must provide environmental and energy-efficient products, with specific requirements regarding hazardous chemicals, mercury content, and brominated flame retardants. The contract includes significant financial penalties, such as liquidated damages of $5,000 plus $100 per day for late or improper completion of work, and $1,000 per individual per day for unauthorized removal or replacement of key personnel. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) based on a Purchase Order, with provisions for quick payment terms allowing contractors to offer percentage discounts for early payment. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, contractors must submit a complete company quote with detailed pricing, certify that prices were determined independently, and indicate whether they are a disabled Veteran-owned business. The procurement covers jurisdictions including Grand Traverse County and Detroit City, with a focus on specialized steam component repair and installation services.