DNR Interlochen State Park 12'X16' Timber Picnic Shelter Kit

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a contractor to furnish and install a 12'x16' timber picnic shelter at Interlochen State Park, located in Grand Traverse County. The project requires bidders to submit sealed bids by March 20, 2019, at 3:00 PM local time, accompanied by design drawings sealed by a Michigan-licensed architect or engineer. The shelter will be constructed using Grade No. 2 Eastern White Pine or approved cedar lumber, with specific technical requirements including 8x8 posts, 6x8 and 6x10 beams, and 4x6 rafters spaced 24" on center with a roof pitch of approximately 10:12. Contractors must provide detailed connection specifications and comply with structural guidelines. The project completion date is set for Friday, May 10, 2019, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder whose design drawings are approved by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types were mentioned in the procurement documents. Contractors must provide commercial general liability insurance of $2,000,000 per occurrence and automobile liability coverage of $2,000,000 combined single limit. No bid security, performance bond, or labor and material bond are required for this project. The contract allows for a single progress payment up to 50% of the contract value during construction, with final payment upon project completion. Contractors are required to provide a one-year warranty on all materials and workmanship. While a specific budget range was not explicitly stated, the procurement appears to be for a relatively modest construction project involving a timber picnic shelter kit at a state park. The project will be located at 4167 HWY M-137, Interlochen, MI, and requires precise adherence to the technical specifications outlined in the provided design documents.