File No. 472/19214. MNB-Macomb CF-Propane Blender Upgrades

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and Department of Corrections are seeking a design-build contractor for a propane blender upgrade project at the Macomb Correctional Facility in Lennox Township. The procurement involves a comprehensive restoration of the existing propane plant, including replacement and installation of a new propane blender system with a Venturi mixing system capable of supplying 30 MM Btu per hour at 8 pounds of pressure, along with propane flow pumps and a water bath vaporization unit. Key deliverables include complete design recommendations to restore the propane system to full operational status, including all necessary gas piping, electrical connections, and grounding modifications. The project requires compliance with state and local codes, including obtaining permits from the Bureau of Construction Codes and Bureau of Fire Services. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through inspection was conducted on June 20th, 2019, with bid proposals due on July 3rd, 2019, at 2:00 pm EST. Questions from potential bidders were accepted until June 24th at noon, and the total project completion timeline is set at 120 days from the notice to proceed.

The contract opportunity includes specific requirements for bidder qualifications and participation. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the SIGMA VSS website and provide a 5% bid guarantee. There are provisions for Michigan-based business certification and encouragement of Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) business representation. The compensation structure is a not-to-exceed contract with categories for design services, construction labor, general conditions, overhead, and profit. Performance and payment bonds are required for all bids over $50,000. The project includes a base bid with a provisionary allowance of $40,000 specifically related to water bath vaporizer and mixer unit replacements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement emphasizes comprehensive system upgrades with a focus on environmental and safety regulations specific to working within a correctional facility environment. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical expertise in propane system design and installation, along with the ability to work within the constraints of a secure correctional facility setting.