Memo 261030 Recommendation 26281.pdf
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This document is a Recommendation of Award memo from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget's Design and Construction Division regarding Request for Proposal Number 260000002153 (DTMB File Number 472/26281) for the G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility Food Service Remodel project. The RFP was posted on the SIGMA VSS system on June 4, 2026, with a proposal due date of June 25, 2026. Three architectural firms submitted responsive proposals by the deadline: Tower Pinkster Titus Associates, Inc dba TowerPinkster (ranked 1st), Straub Pettitt Mann Architecture, Inc. (ranked 2nd), and DS Architects, Inc. (ranked 3rd). The evaluation was conducted by an ad hoc committee working with the Design and Construction Project Director, Rob Gruesbeck, using evaluation criteria and pricing considerations to determine best value for the State of Michigan.
Award recommendation has been made to Tower Pinkster Titus Associates, Inc dba TowerPinkster, located at 242 East Kalamazoo Avenue SE, Suite 100, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, based on their proposal offering the best combination of technical evaluation factors and price. The recommendation was approved by Adam P. Lach, Director, on October 30, 2026, pending appropriate state approval and contract execution. No pricing details, set-asides, or contract term information are specified in this recommendation memo.
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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 260000002153, DTMB File Number 472/26281.RWG, G. Robert
Cotton Correctional Facility - Food Service Remodel
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:
Rob Gruesbeck Email: gruesbeckr@michigan.gov Phone: 517.243.5163
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 6/25/2026.
Bidder Address - City, State Zip Ranking
Tower Pinkster Titus Associates, Inc dba TowerPinkster
242 East Kalamazoo Avenue SE, Suite 100 Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Straub Pettitt Mann Architecture, Inc.
850 N. Crooks, Suite 200 Clawson, MI 48017
DS Architects, Inc.
7300 Dixie Hwy., Suite 600 Clarkston, MI 48346
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 Tower Pinkster Titus Associates, Inc dba TowerPinkster, pending appropriate approval and contract execution.
Recommendation Approved
Adam P. Lach, Director Date DTMB | SFA | Design & Construction Division
October 30, 2026
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