Memo 260731 Recommendation Award_26319.pdf
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This is a Recommendation of Award memorandum issued by the State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget's Design and Construction Division for Request for Proposal Number 260000002154 (DTMB File Number 472/26319.SMD) regarding the Handlon Correctional Facility Housing Unit B Conversion project. The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on June 4, 2026, with a proposal due date of July 2, 2026. Three firms submitted responsive proposals by the deadline: Abonmarche Consultants, Inc. (ranked first), Straub Pettitt Mann Architecture (ranked second), and Sparks 43 Architects (ranked third). The evaluation was conducted by an ad hoc committee working with the Design and Construction Project Director, Scott DeKorte, using evaluation criteria and pricing as specified in the original solicitation documents.
The award recommendation was made to Abonmarche Consultants, Inc., based on the firm's selection as the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value to the State of Michigan, determined by the optimal combination of technical evaluation criteria and proposed price. The recommendation was approved by Adam P. Lach, Director of the Design and Construction Division, on July 31, 2026, pending appropriate approval and contract execution. No specific pricing information, set-asides, funding sources, or contract term details are provided in this memorandum.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
Department of Technology, Management & Budget State Facility Administration – Design & Construction Division 3111 W. St. Joseph Street, Lansing, MI 48917
Recommendation of Award
The Department of Technology, Management & Budget’s Design and Construction Division has completed the evaluation of Request for Proposal, Number 260000002154, DTMB File Number 472/26319.SMD, Handlon
Correctional Facility – Housing Unit B Conversion
Any questions pertaining to the evaluation process need to be directed to the Project Director, whose contact information is listed below.
The Design and Construction Project Director is:
Scott DeKorte Email: dekortes@michigan.gov Phone: 616.490.6169
I. Evaluation Process The full evaluation process is stated in the Request for Proposal.
II. Evaluation Method Responses to this solicitation were reviewed by an AD HOC committee with the DCD Project Director.
III. Bidders The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS 6/4/2026. The following bidders submitted proposals, by the published due date, of 7/2/2026.
Bidder Address - City, State Zip Ranking
Abonmarche Consultants, Inc.
306 S. Kalamazoo Mall Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Straub Pettitt Mann Architecture 850 N Crooks, Suite 200 Clawson, MI 48017
Sparks 43 Architects 1025 Spaulding Ave., Suite C Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Recommendation Award:
Award recommendation is made to the responsive and responsible Bidder who offers the best value to the State of Michigan. Best value is based on the proposal; offering the best combination of factors stated in the Technical Evaluation criteria and price. Award Recommendation is made to Abonmarche Consultants, Inc., pending appropriate approval and contract execution.
Recommendation Approved
Adam P. Lach, Director Date DTMB | SFA | Design & Construction Division
July 31, 2026
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