File No. 472/17042. TAP-Alger CF-Repair/Replace Propane Plant

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget State Facilities Administration is seeking a Design-Build contractor to repair and replace the propane plant backup fuel system blender at the Alger Correctional Facility in Munising, Michigan. The project involves restoring the existing propane plant to full functionality by installing a new water bath vaporizer/mixer unit capable of supplying 56M Mm/Bthu/phr (615 GPH) of mixed gas at 8 pounds of pressure. Key deliverables include comprehensive system inspection for leaks, relief valve inspection, removal and disposal of existing glycol, new equipment installation, pressure testing, and output propane specific gravity certification. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour was held on February 13, 2018, with bid questions accepted until February 20, 2018. Bids were originally due on March 7, 2018, but were subsequently revised to March 14, 2018, with a contract completion date of August 31, 2018. Contractors must comply with specific working conditions for correctional facilities, including security regulations and restricted access, and must submit a LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) request for criminal background checks.

The procurement appears open to qualified design-build contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Performance and payment bonds are required for bids over $50,000, and prevailing wage rates apply. The project includes two financial allowances: a $35,000 contingency allowance for water vaporizer unit replacement and a $15,000 provisionary allowance for water bath vaporizer/mixer unit replacement. The existing infrastructure includes a propane system installed in 1990, featuring a Sam Dick Industries Vaporaire V-31.5-5 mixing system with dual Blackmer LGL 1 pumps and Weg 3hp motors. Contractors must be prepared to work within the existing 208/230/460V power infrastructure and will be responsible for all electrical wiring of new equipment. The facility has a 30,000-gallon propane storage tank and requires integration with the current gas distribution system. While a specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, the allowances and scope suggest a project value likely in the range of $100,000 to $250,000.