Questions on how to submit information or how to navigate in the SIGMA VSS system can be answered by calling (517) 373-4111 or (888) 734-9749. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Replacement of the existing BAS controls. Please NOTE: o Bid responses and bid attachments MUST be uploaded to SIGMA VSS. o Contractors should only submit a maximum of two (2) attachments (both being less than 6 MB) for bid responses. One attachment is to be bid documents (Bid Summary, Bid Schedule, Bid Bond, Certification forms, Signature Authority, etc.) and if applicable, the other attachment should be Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) information (DD214, Proof of 51% Ownership and Proof of Service-Connected Disability) o Do not wait until just before the 2:00 p.m. solicitation deadline to submit your bid response. SIGMA VSS will not allow a proposal to be submitted after 2:00 p.m., even if a portion of the bid response has been uploaded. o If you experience issues or have questions regarding your electronic submission, you must contact the SIGMA Help Desk for assistance prior to the 2:00 p.m., solicitation deadline. You may contact the SIGMA Help Desk by telephone at 517.284.0540 or toll-free at 888.734.9749. You may also email the SIGMA Help Desk at sigma-procurement-helpdesk@michigan.gov o Please email the Design and Construction Contract Specialists if you are having SIGMA VSS issues. Please include your SIGMA ticket number and any supporting documentation (i.e., screenshots) to Anne Watros (WatrosA@michigan.gov) and Don Klein (KleinD4@michigan.gov). You may be asked by our contract specialists to email your bid response. Emailed submissions will require DCD approval and will be handled on a case-by-case basis. o Approved emailed submissions MUST be received prior to 2:00 p.m. deadline to be considered responsive and responsible. o Bid Responses should not be emailed to the Project Director. ACCEPTING QUESTIONS UNTIL: October 19, 2022 at 5:00 pm local time. Please e-mail questions directly to Devon Pung at Matrix Consulting Engineers, Inc. - dpung@matrixceinc.com