Site work for a power facility in Cadillac, Michigan. Completed plans call for site work for a power facility.

Questions due date deadline is changed / moved up to Wednesday, May 21 at 2:00 pm. Any Addendum needed will be posted on Thursday, May 22 by 2:00 pm. PROJECT NAME AND LOCATION (INCLUDE STREET ADDRESS) Department of Natural Resources - Finance and Operations Division - Solar Arrays: DNR Cadillac Customer Service Center, 8015 Mackinaw Trail, Cadillac, MI 49601 DNR Traverse City Customer Service Center, 2122 M-37, Traverse City, MI 49685 DNR Gaylord, 1732 M-32, Gaylord, MI 49735 DNR Escanaba, 6833 US-2, Gladstone, MI 49837 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Requesting a Design Build Entity (DBE) to provide services for a study for proposed placement, design and construction of a new solar array at the 4 site locations listed above (plus an additional location at the Repair Center at Gaylord, for a total of 5 locations). Solar panels will be added at each site noting points of interconnect, PV concept, and addressing possible utility location conflicts. Traverse City site to be a Deduct Alternate. Additional Considerations: _ Ground penetrating radar may be needed to locate existing utilities _ There will be one contract issued for all 4 sites _ All sites will need field verification _ Include topography survey, push-pull testing and soil borings as needed to perform the work _ Target design goals for energy are as follows: Cadillac (target 110% 32 kw annually) Traverse City (20 kw annual utility limit) Gaylord (32 kw Repair Center / 16 kw CSC) Escanaba (31 kw) _ The connection of new service to the existing service shall be underground for ground mounted locations. DBE to work with local utility company for electrical interconnection _ DBE to provide all items necessary for design and construction, including grading and soil considerations, foundation design, solar array design targeted goals _ DBE to submit 50% and 90% contract document design review drawings for owner review 7 days prior to review meeting. Virtual Teams meetings are acceptable for document review. _ DBE to provide updated schedule at each meeting _ DNR will be responsible for the demolition of any trees, if needed _ All solar arrays are assumed to be located on the roof with the exception of Cadillac, and possibly Escanaba. Roof mounted panels will require the existing structure will support the solar panel load. This will require a structural analysis at each building. _ Include time for team meetings - twice a month progress meetings are required during the construction phase. Virtual Teams meetings are acceptable. _ Meet State and local codes including SESC and EGLE as required. Submit sealed plans to LARA plan review and permits. _ State Project Registration (SPR) is required. SPR registration information (including Online Certified Payroll Submission through LCP Tracker) is at: LEO - Prevailing Wage During the term of the contract, the Design Build Entity must maintain a current and valid SPR. _ Additional requirements as outlined in the Design Build Contract Question Deadline 05/22/2025 at 2:00 PM ET ALL questions should be emailed to Sheryl Ananich at ananichs@michigan.gov