File No. 472/19087. RAA-Baraga CF-Propane Plant Upgrades

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget is seeking a Design Build contractor to replace and repair the backup fuel system blender at the Baraga Correctional Facility located in Baraga County, Michigan. The project involves comprehensive upgrades to the propane plant, including replacing the propane blending system components such as vaporizers, mixers, gas piping, and electrical connections. Key deliverables include restoring the existing propane plant to full functionality, conducting a 24-hour burn test in June 2020, and ensuring all work meets state code requirements from the DLARA Bureau of Construction Codes and Bureau of Fire Services. Bidders were required to attend a mandatory pre-bid conference on September 4, 2019, and submit bids by September 25, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. local time. The contract completion date is set for June 15, 2020, with liquidated damages of $300 per calendar day for work extending beyond this deadline. Contractors must provide professional engineer-approved equipment sizing calculations, submit design specifications for the propane/blender unit, and demonstrate qualifications through references from similar completed projects.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The project requires contractors to submit a Vendor/Contractor LEIN Request for criminal history checks and comply with strict security protocols for working within a correctional facility. The existing infrastructure includes a 30,000-gallon propane storage tank, current pumps operating on 480V 3-phase power, and a natural gas supply pressure of 5 PSI. While no specific budget was disclosed, the contract includes a $5,000 provisionary allowance in the base bid for incidental work, and performance and payment bonds are required for bids over $50,000. The current propane system includes an Ely Energy vaporizer/mixer unit from 1990, which will be completely replaced as part of this upgrade project. Contractors must be prepared to work within restricted hours of 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday through Friday and coordinate closely with facility operations during the installation and testing phases.