RFQ-171-260000000415-1 | 591/25433.DPL; New Buffalo WC - Play Equip. Replacement

The contract solicitation RFQ-171-260000000415-1 issued by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) seeks bids for the replacement of playground equipment at various locations across the state, with performance occurring at multiple sites in Michigan. The scope includes furnishing and installing concrete paving, poured-in-place safety surfacing, benches, shrubs, perennials, and related site improvements in accordance with detailed construction specifications and drawings. Work must be completed by May 28, 2027, with strict adherence to quality standards including ASTM and ADA requirements, and all materials must meet specific preservation and labeling protocols such as AWPA U1 pressure-treatment for wood and proper labeling of mulch, herbicides, and utility warning tape. The contract permits additive alternates for benches and plant materials, with bidders expected to submit pricing for these options alongside the base bid, and award will be determined on a best-value basis, allowing selection of non-lowest bids within 10 percent of the lowest if superior technical or qualitative attributes are demonstrated. Bidders are required to demonstrate financial responsibility, technical capability, insurance and bonding capacity, and past performance on at least twenty-five similar installations spanning a minimum of three years, with detailed documentation provided for each. Proposals must include certifications confirming the bidder is a Qualified Disabled Veteran-owned Business and a Michigan-Based Business, necessitating submission of supporting documents such as DD-214, VA disability ratings, and Michigan tax filings. Labor provisions mandate that at least half of the workforce be Michigan residents, and prevailing wage laws must be followed. All submissions must be electronically filed via the SIGMA Vendor Self-Service portal by the deadline of August 12, 2026, and must include a bid bond, performance bond, and payment bond. Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer only, upon submission of certified payrolls through the Michigan Department of Labor system and the designated DTMB-0440 invoice form. Contractors are responsible for all inspections, testing, and approvals on-site, with material submittals, mockups, and record documents required prior to final acceptance. No contract value is specified in the solicitation as pricing fields are blank, and while no federal FAR clauses are included, internal contract sections impose compliance with environmental, safety, security, and indemnification requirements, including site fencing, access control, and asbestos abatement attestation prior to work commencement.