Electric Utility Repairs to Fort Wilkins Historic Complex

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Division, is procuring minor construction services for electrical repairs and upgrades at Fort Wilkins Historic State Park in Copper Harbor, Michigan, under Bid Number TW 18-001. The scope of work encompasses electrical repairs, replacements, and removals of receptacles, switches, cover plates, wiring, and fixtures across eight historic structures: the Barn, Range Keeper's House, Park Store, Officer's Triplex, East Officer's Quarters, Ward/Hospital, East Barracks, and Sutler's Store. Specific deliverables include replacing cloth-sheathed romex wiring with grounded romex; installing ground fault interrupt receptacles and combination smoke and CO2 detectors; relocating wiring into protective raceway; replacing extension cords with permanent wiring; and addressing lead paint hazards in accordance with EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule requirements and Michigan state regulations. All work must correct hazardous or non-code compliant conditions and bring the buildings into code compliance and safety standards. A mandatory pre-bid open house meeting is scheduled for August 14, 2018, at 12:30 p.m. on site, with sealed bids due by 3:00 p.m. Lansing time on August 22, 2018, at 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933. The contractor must complete all work by September 30, 2018, with restricted working hours of Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and no work permitted on weekends or September 3, 17, and 18. The State reserves the right to award to the responsive and responsible bidder offering best value and may reject any or all bids.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises; however, contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements mandating 50 percent Michigan residency. Bidders must submit two sealed copies of the completed Proposal and Contract Form (PR1625) with a base proposal sum valid for sixty days from the bid opening date, and neither bid guarantee nor performance bonds are required. Contractors must obtain all State of Michigan electrical permits and schedule final inspection by the State Electrical Inspector, and all vendors must register with the State of Michigan's electronic funds transfer system before contract award. Commercial General Liability insurance with limits of $2,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate is required, along with workers' compensation coverage. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the procurement documents. While no specific budget or award value is listed in the bid package, the project manager is Eric Cadeau (906-241-8318), and the issuing officer is Patrick Avendt (517-284-5922) for inquiries regarding the opportunity.