Notice of Intent to Award 250000000455; 761/20188. SAR

The state of Michigan, specifically the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and the State Facilities Administration - Design & Construction Division, is procuring shoreline restoration services for the Torch Lake Superfund Site - Lake Linden Shoreline Restoration project in Houghton County. The procurement was conducted through a Request for Quote (RFQ) Number 250000000455, with proposals solicited on SIGMA VSS and due by July 9, 2025. The project involves comprehensive shoreline restoration work at the Torch Lake Superfund Site, with AECOM serving as the professional services contractor and project architect. Four bidders submitted proposals, with bids ranging from $675,599.00 to $1,046,915.40, and all bidders were required to provide a 5.00% bid bond. The evaluation process was conducted by AECOM in collaboration with the Design and Construction Project Director, focusing on selecting a responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value to the State of Michigan. The bid was set to expire on September 7, 2025, and the project director, Sadi Rayyan, was available for questions at RayyanS@michigan.gov or 517-719-2801.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations. Derek Bradway dba/Bradway Enterprises was recommended for the contract award at $675,599.00, pending final approval and contract execution. The recommendation was approved on August 12, 2025, by Adam P. Lach, Director of State Facilities Administration - Design & Construction Division. No incumbent vendors were explicitly identified in the documentation. The project does not appear to require integration with existing infrastructure or technology beyond standard shoreline restoration practices. The total project budget seems to be aligned with the lowest bid of $675,599.00, with other bidders' proposals ranging up to $1,046,915.40, indicating a potential budget range between $675,000 and $1,050,000 for the Lake Linden Shoreline Restoration project.