RFQ-171-260000000402-1 | 761/24176.SAR; Cheboygan MGP - Direct Contact Excavation

The solicitation RFQ-171-260000000402-1 pertains to direct contact excavation at the Cheboygan MGP site in Michigan, with work to be performed across an unspecified but extensive location within the state. The scope includes comprehensive site preparation, utility detection and disconnection, excavation of approximately 393 tons of contaminated soil, placement of 407 tons of clean fill and 87 tons of six-inch clean gravel, erosion and sedimentation control installation and removal, surveying to ±0.01 feet, decontamination, material transportation and disposal, air quality monitoring, and final site restoration. All work must comply with the MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction 2012 Edition, Michigan Part 201 Non-Residential Direct Contact Criteria, ASTM and ANSI testing standards, MIOSHA and state building codes, and the EGLE Certified Storm Water Operator and SESC Inspector Training Manual. Permit acquisition and adherence to state and federal environmental regulations are mandatory. Deliverables include certified survey data, detailed Final Construction Reports documenting tonnage, disposal manifests, transporter information, and permit documentation, all subject to on-site inspection and certification by a licensed Professional. The contract requires a $10,000 provisional allowance and imposes lump sum pricing for all other line items, with no stated estimated contract value. Payments are processed via Electronic Funds Transfer through the State of Michigan’s SIGMA VSS system upon submission of Form DTMB-0440, and contractors must register for EFT to receive payment. Bidders must be responsive and responsible, with evaluation based on best value trade-off between price and qualitative factors, including experience, compliance with submission requirements, and adherence to technical specifications. A 10% price preference may be applied for Qualified Disabled Veteran-owned businesses offering 51% or more ownership by veterans with service-connected disabilities, provided supporting documentation including DD214, VA disability rating, and ownership proof is submitted. All bidders must complete a 17-point Criminal History and Compliance Certification, and those answering affirmatively to any item risk disqualification without proper explanation. Bids over $100,000 require certification of Michigan business status, including tax filing and withholding. Apparent Low Bidders must submit an Experience Modification Rate, superintendent resume, and three similar project references. A Non-Collusion Affidavit is mandatory, and asbestos abatement attestation is required if applicable. No formal FAR clauses