RFP-171-260000002370-1 | 751/26333.MDL; Lime Island SRA-Superintendents House

The solicitation RFP-171-260000002370-1 seeks a Design-Build contractor to restore the Superintendents House on Lime Island SRA under the jurisdiction of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, administered by the Department of Technology, Management and Budget. The project requires full construction management including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor coordination, with strict adherence to state and federal regulations such as Michigan’s Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control program, OSHA Hazard Communication, MIOSHA Right-to-Know, Clean Air and Water Acts, and asbestos abatement standards under Public Act 59 of 2024. Bidders must submit a comprehensive proposal including a Bid Summary, Bid Schedule, Qualified Disabled Veteran Business Representation, Asbestos Abatement Attestation, Bid Security equal to five percent of the base bid, and by mandatory electronic submission via the SIGMA VSS portal by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 12, 2026. Two attachments, an Old Roof Plan and Pics and a Site Location Map, must be included and combined under 25 MB. The contract has a fixed completion deadline of July 30, 2027, with performance beginning upon receipt of a written Notice-to-Proceed. No contract value is specified, but the bid structure includes a Not-To-Exceed Base Bid, provisional allowances, and alternate items for pricing flexibility. The contract imposes stringent site-specific operational conditions, including restricted access during weekends, holidays, and non-business hours; mandatory security clearance for all personnel including photo ID verification and daily sign-in; prohibition of weapons, alcohol, and explosives on-site; and rules against overnight storage of tools and equipment unless secured. A qualified Superintendent must be present on-site during all working hours with full authority to represent the contractor, and emergency contact information must be provided for after-hours scenarios. Financial and administrative requirements include certified representation of Michigan-based business status and 51% ownership by a Qualified Disabled Veteran, with supporting documentation such as DD214 and VA disability letters required for verification. Performance is subject to inspection and acceptance only at the project site based on compliance with contract documents, and defective work must be corrected within the warranty period. Payment will be managed through the DMB-440 form with no electronic invoicing systems specified. Evaluation for award follows a best value approach: under $250,000, lowest responsive and