File No. 591/16170. AGY - Kalkaska Garage - Paving

The Michigan Department of Transportation, through the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, is procuring construction services for the removal and replacement of pavement at the MDOT Kalkaska Garage located at 809 North Birch Street, Kalkaska, Michigan. This project (File No. 591/16170.AGY) requires qualified contractors to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and related services to complete a comprehensive parking lot and garage renovation within 30 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, expected on or after July 30, 2018. The scope of work includes removal of 14,150 square yards of HMA surface, 3,165 cubic yards of earth excavation, and miscellaneous structures such as bollards, curbs, and fencing, followed by installation of 4,368 tons of HMA pavement, 15,920 square yards of six-inch aggregate base, 178 square yards of concrete pavement, drainage structures, utilities, and comprehensive pavement markings. Critical contractor requirements include utility locating through Miss Dig at least three business days prior to excavation, coordination with facility supervisor Bob Helsel at (231) 258-5611, adherence to Michigan Department of Transportation standard specifications, and engagement of independent testing agencies for density testing of aggregate, HMA, and subgrade materials. Electronic bids were due on March 28, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. local time, with questions accepted until seven calendar days prior to the bid deadline and a mandatory walk-through inspection held on March 21, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Bid security of 5 percent and a lump sum base bid with a $25,000 contingency allowance are required, with performance and payment bonds mandated for bids exceeding $50,000. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, responsibility, and best value considerations encompassing technical approach and management plans, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion.

Bidders must comply with prevailing wage rates established by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and must certify their status as qualified disabled veterans and/or Michigan-based businesses where applicable. The procurement contains set-aside designations favoring disadvantaged enterprises and Michigan-based organizations, allowing vendors to self-certify their eligibility for these preferences. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the bidding documents. The project requires integration with existing infrastructure, including preservation of gate valves, electrical systems, and coordination with MDOT Electrician Kevin Tomich regarding an embedded electronic sensor at the north entrance gate. Contractors are prohibited from performing work on Sundays and must store HMA millings on-site west of the PITWS between the west fence and building. Project documents were available through the Michigan SIGMA portal at https://sigma.michigan.gov/webapp/PRDVSS2X1/AltSelfService, with inquiries directed to Project Manager Nick Shattuck at the MDOT Office of Operations and Asset Services, (517) 599-0073 or ShattuckN1@michigan.gov. While a specific contract award value is not explicitly stated in the available documents, the project's scope and 30-day completion timeline suggest a substantial construction contract, with the bid structure requiring a lump sum submission plus contingency allowance.