Handlon Correctional Facility 1728 W. Bluewater Highway Ionia, MI 48846 The Department of Corrections is requesting Proposals from qualified construction contracting firms to provide general and electrical contracting services for the installation and construction of one (1) new dust collector at the Handlon Correctional Facility. The scope of this project is to: Isolate power from the existing equipment Demolish existing ductwork and piping at specified locations Remove and dispose of the existing dust collector Demolish roughly 5' x 8' of existing asphalt to accommodate a new concrete pad Install new concrete pad according to drawing specifications (see attachments) Execute a subcontract with Hocker North America for the procurement and mechanical installation of: 14,500 CFM dust collection system designed for two (2) trunk lines with integrated briquetting discharge (see budget proposal dated December 5, 2022). 40 HP 240 V/60Hz/3phase high efficiency fan Control Cabinet w/Siemens PLC Brik-Star Model CS 3-15 briquetting machine Rigging and Installation of collection system (Prime Contractor to provide crane, 5000# fork truck and access lift) Design, Engineering and Installation of supply and return ducting with blast gates, spark detection/extinguishing system Enlarge and seal wall penetrations as required Commissioning of collection system and safety systems Provide new 240 V power feed from welding shop in accordance with attached drawings Install all new electrical panels and power equipment according to drawings and specifications (see attachments) Install current transformer sensors at each shop machine with signal cables to control panel Pipe compressed air and water connections from tie-in points to collection system. All work performed in accordance with drawings D-101, E-100, E-101, E-102, M-100 & S-100 and MDOC specifications. Please do not submit online questions via SIGMA VSS. ALL questions should be emailed to Jared Gavin-Helfrich at GavinHelfrichJ@michigan.gov no later than 2:00 p.m., Eastern on August 15 th, 2024 5% Bid Security 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) 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. 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 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. Approved emailed submissions MUST be received prior to 2:00 p.m. deadline to be considered responsive and responsible. Bid Responses should not be emailed to the Project Director. Site walkthrough notes: The email "Subject" must include (Facility Name, Project Name, Date & Time of Pre-Bid Walk Through Meeting). NOTE: An individual is only permitted to represent one bidder at a mandatory walk-through.