CADILLAC REST AREA DIGITAL SIGN REPLACEMENT - Addenda

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is soliciting proposals for furnishing and installing a complete digital sign system replacement at the Cadillac Rest Area on northbound US 131 in Cadillac, Michigan under RFP 26-2186, with proposals due June 26, 2026. Prevailing wage requirements under Wexford County, Michigan law apply to all workers on this state-funded project.

The scope requires supply and installation of a Daktronics model GS6-60x75-15.85 RGB full-color outdoor LED marquee display measuring 44 inches tall by 50 inches wide with housing depth not exceeding 5 inches, including time and temperature features. The contractor must install a sign base with cultured stone facing (Owens-Corning CSV 2084 Earth River Rock or equivalent) on three sides with a bear paw design on the south-facing side, bury 3/4-inch conduit 12 inches deep over approximately 200 feet with hand digging in sections due to existing infrastructure, run three wires of 12-gauge THHN wiring approximately 150 feet to the indoor panel, install a 20-amp single-pole breaker with 20-amp GFI plug and outdoor-rated power switch, restore the site to Michigan Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, and return the current sign to MDNR. The contractor is responsible for all state permits and inspections, MISS DIG site marking, and Daktronics coordination. Work is restricted to Monday through Thursday only due to continuous rest area operations. Completion is required by September 11, 2026. A mandatory pre-construction walk-through is required for the awarded vendor. The contractor must provide three login credentials and online training access for remote sign operation.

Evaluation criteria, contract value, contract term, and any set-aside or preference programs are not specified in the source materials provided.