RFQ-171-260000000391-1 | 751/17428.HJD; Newaygo S.P. BAS - Site Improvements

The contract solicitation RFQ-171-260000000391-1 for the Newaygo State Park Boat Ramp Site Improvements is issued by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) under NAICS code 237990, targeting state and local government procurement. The scope includes comprehensive site improvements such as soil removal and replacement with engineered fill, placement of MDOT Class II sand, and construction of concrete paving in varying thicknesses, with optional work items including repaving a drive to Beech Avenue, asphalt paving of a drive loop, and an accessible route to future parking. All work must comply with Michigan-specific standards including the Michigan Building Code, MDOT specifications, ASTM and ANSI material standards, and fire safety requirements enforced by the State Fire Safety Board. Performance must occur at the project site, with inspections and acceptance conducted on-site by the Owner and designated Professional, and requires adherence to strict quality controls, including compaction testing, material certifications, and submittal approvals for shop drawings and O&M manuals. The contract demands full compliance with federal and state regulations, including registration in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identifier, adherence to the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment if federal funds apply, and the Michigan workforce residency requirement that at least 50% of project personnel be state residents. Financial assurances are mandated in the form of Performance and Payment Bonds issued by sureties rated A- or higher by A.M. Best, in compliance with Treasury Circular 570. Contractors must also submit certifications related to Qualified Disabled Veteran business status, if applicable, with supporting documentation including VA disability ratings and ownership verification, or risk disqualification. Bids must be submitted electronically via the SIGMA VSS portal by 2:00 p.m. ET on August 5, 2026, with strict file size and format limitations, while bid security must be sent via physical mail. The evaluation process follows a best value approach for higher-dollar contracts, prioritizing compliance, financial stability, technical experience, past performance, and bonding capacity—while contracts under $250,000 will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Payment is processed exclusively through Electronic Funds Transfer using the SIGMA VSS system upon submission of DTMB-0440 payment requests, and the contract is administered by Heather DeKorte of DTMB with technical oversight from Steven Tinskey of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. No fixed contract value is