File No. 751/17107. RAA - Escanaba Wildlife-Workshop Upgrades

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are seeking electronic bids for Workshop Upgrades at the Escanaba Wildlife facility located in Gladstone, Michigan. The project (File No. 751/17107.RAA) involves comprehensive renovations to an existing workshop building, including installation of a new propane radiant heating system, electrical upgrades with 200 amp service, domestic water supply improvements, building insulation, insulated garage doors, and interior metal paneling. Critical deliverables include installing new mechanical equipment, electrical receptacles, lighting systems, and infrastructure enhancements such as a frost-proof exterior hose bib. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on April 9, 2018, at 11:30 am, with electronic bids due on April 25, 2018, at 2:00 pm local time through the SIGMA VSS website. Bidders must submit a 5% bid guarantee, and the contract duration is set at 90 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed. Questions regarding the project were accepted until April 12, 2018, at 3:00 pm ET, with technical inquiries directed to Colter Lubben at (906) 241-9503.

The procurement includes provisions for Qualified Disabled Veteran and Michigan-Based Business certifications, potentially offering advantages to these specific business categories. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory for bids exceeding $50,000, and a $5,000 cash allowance must be included in the base bid price. The project requires compliance with State of Michigan construction codes and prevailing wage rates. Liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day will be assessed for delays beyond the contract completion date. Builders Risk Insurance will not be provided by the State of Michigan, and contractors must maintain specified insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, vehicle liability, and workers' compensation. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project will require coordination with local utilities for new service connections. The bid documents include options for a base bid and three alternates, allowing for potential scope adjustments, though no specific budget range or total project value is explicitly stated in the available documentation.