Replace 2 docks at MSPHQ and 1 dock at SOS Building.

The State of Michigan, through the Department of Technology, Management and Budget, Facilities and Business Services Administration, is procuring dock leveler removal and installation services for two state facilities. This procurement involves the purchase and installation of three Rite-Hite RHH4000 Hydraulic Dock Levelers: two units at 7150 Harris Drive (MSPHQ) in Dimondale, Michigan, and one unit at 7064 Crowner Drive (SOS Building) in Dimondale, Michigan. Contractors must provide all labor and materials necessary for the complete removal of existing docks and installation of the new hydraulic dock levelers at both locations, including site cleanup and debris disposal on a daily basis and upon project completion. The pricing proposal must include separate line items for labor costs associated with removal and installation at each facility location. Bidders must submit questions by October 27, 2017, at 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, with proposals due by October 31, 2017, at 3:00 PM through the Michigan SIGMA VSS electronic submission system in modifiable formats such as Microsoft Word or Excel, with price proposals submitted separately from technical documentation. A site visit for field measurement may be required before final order placement and can be scheduled with Project Manager Glenn Davis at (517) 719-3242. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value based on product requirements, service requirements, and lowest price, with the contract term extending through project completion.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligibility to particular classes of businesses or disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must be fully insured and provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance prior to commencing work, demonstrating financial capability and risk management. No incumbent vendors or existing contractor preferences are indicated in the available documentation. Liquidated damages will be assessed at $5,000 plus $100 per day for late or improper completion of work, establishing a strict performance requirement. Payments will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer or manual check based on submitted invoices that include the purchase order number, quantity, description of activities, unit price, and shipping costs, with invoices processed within 45 calendar days of receipt. The specific budget or award value for this procurement is not disclosed in the available solicitation documents.