Silver Lake Campground Shower Head Replacements

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Parks & Recreation Division is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP 26-1291) for shower head replacement work at Silver Lake State Park Campground in Mears, Michigan, located in Oscoda County. The procurement involves the removal of six existing Symmons Hydapipe surface-mounted shower systems and their replacement with six new institutional-quality shower assemblies featuring fixed showerheads constructed of high-gloss stainless steel with soap trays, ADA compliance, 2.6 GPM flow rates, temperature mixing valves, and all-metal internal parts. Approved alternate products include Zurn Zoro A7500, Zurn Aqua-Panel Z7500, and Speakman Sentinel Mark II models. The contractor must also replace any necessary piping, valves, and shutoffs, flush all lines prior to installation, and conduct leak inspections upon water supply activation in spring. Bidders must submit proposals by March 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with work completion required by April 5, 2026, and bid prices valid for sixty days from the due date. Required qualifications include valid State Project Registration under Public Act 10 of 2023, proof of applicable licensable trade licenses (electrical, mechanical, or plumbing), current certificate of liability insurance with a minimum of $2,000,000 commercial general liability coverage per occurrence, and certified payroll records submitted within ten days of each pay period end. An optional site visit may be arranged by calling 231-873-3083, and no mandatory pre-bid meeting has been specified.

Michigan prevailing wage requirements apply to all construction mechanics on this project, with wage rates detailed in the attached prevailing wage schedule for Oceana County, and contractors must maintain certified payroll records for a minimum of three years. Bid security and performance/payment bonds are not required unless the bid amount exceeds $50,000. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting eligible respondents have been identified in the procurement documents. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering best value, with the state reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Payment will be made in one lump sum upon contract completion, with possible single progress payments not exceeding fifty percent of contract value, and a one-year warranty is required on all materials and labor. The exact award value or budget range for this procurement has not been disclosed in the available documentation.