Calcium Chloride Tanks - St. Ignace Garage, L'Anse Garage

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking competitive proposals for the installation of calcium chloride storage tanks and associated infrastructure at two maintenance facilities: St. Ignace and L'Anse. The procurement involves installing one 6,000-gallon storage tank at St. Ignace and two 7,500-gallon storage tanks with a comprehensive spray system at L'Anse. Specific deliverables include complete tank installation, plumbing connections, electrical work, spray enclosure construction, and control system implementation. Contractors must provide lump sum pricing for each facility separately and maintain $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance coverage. The RFP was issued on August 12, 2021, with an optional pre-proposal meeting held on August 19, 2021. Key deadlines include: questions due by August 27, 2021, and proposals due by September 6, 2021. The contract period is scheduled to begin May 1, 2022, with all work to be completed by June 17, 2022.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The project appears open to qualified contractors with experience in industrial storage tank installation and related infrastructure work. Liquidated damages of $1,000 plus $100 per day may be assessed for late or improper completion, indicating strict performance expectations. Payment terms are net 45 days via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). While specific budget ranges were not disclosed, the complexity of the project—involving tank installations, plumbing, electrical work, and spray systems at two separate facilities—suggests a substantial procurement value. The project requires comprehensive technical capabilities, including proper handling of liquid chloride storage materials and the ability to integrate new equipment with existing maintenance facility infrastructure. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical proficiency, adherence to safety protocols, and the capability to complete complex infrastructure installations within the specified timeframe.