Grain Center Scale Repair & Upsizing

The state and local contract opportunity is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by Muskegon County for a Grain Center Scale Repair & Upsizing project located in Oakland County, Michigan. The procurement involves comprehensive replacement of an existing 70' x 10' concrete deck pit scale with a new 10' x 90' platform truck scale, which includes extending the scale pit by 20 feet and installing new mechanical and electrical components. Key project deliverables include a scale with 200,000 lb capacity, 20 lb increments, 4 manholes, T-belting on approaches, a remote display, and a 20-year load cell warranty. Bidders must provide detailed pricing for all project aspects, including demolition, excavation, concrete work, scale installation, electrical and data integration, and certification. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the Grain Center, with bid responses due on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The project must be completed and fully operational by May 15, 2026. Evaluation criteria will focus on bid responsiveness, ability to meet specifications, competitive pricing, and overall best value.

The solicitation requires bidders to submit comprehensive documentation, including information on subcontractors, references demonstrating prior work experience, and compliance with various certifications such as non-discrimination, debarment, and Iran Economic Sanctions Act requirements. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, bidders must provide extensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and owners' and contractors' protective liability, with Muskegon County named as an additional insured. The bid documents do not specify an exact budget range or award value, though the comprehensive scale replacement suggests a significant capital investment. No incumbent vendors are identified, and the project appears to be a complete infrastructure upgrade. Potential respondents must submit a completed W-9 form and demonstrate technical capability to execute a complex scale replacement and integration project within the specified timeframe.