Project Statement - 26414 .pdf

DTMB-0427 (R 04/26)

PROJECT STATEMENT

STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY, MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

State Facilities Administration Design and Construction Division

3111 West St. Joseph Street Lansing, Michigan 48909

FILE NUMBER

511/26414.CAK

PROPOSAL DUE DATE

Thursday, August 6, 2026, 2:00 pm Eastern

CLIENT AGENCY

Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

PROJECT NAME AND LOCATION

Fort Custer CST Armory Improvements

PROJECT ADDRESS (if applicable) Fort Custer Training Center 2850 27th St.

Augusta, MI 49012

CLIENT AGENCY CONTACT

Scott Domanski

TELEPHONE NUMBER

(517) 481-7570

DTMB - DCD PROJECT DIRECTOR

Chris Kulhanek

TELEPHONE NUMBER

517-749-2610

WALK-THROUGH INSPECTION DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION:

A MANDATORY Pre-proposal conference will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Local Time. All prospective Design Professionals are required to attend the pre-proposal conference on site or via one of the two following options:

(a) To join the TEAMS video conference, please contact kulhanekc@michigan.gov prior to the meeting and the meeting invitation will be forwarded to you.

(b) To join the Teams meeting by phone, please contact kulhanekc@michigan.gov or Dial 1-248- 509-0316 United States, Troy (toll) the day of the meeting and enter the Conference ID number 109 923 196#. when prompted.

NOTE:

PSC’s planning to attend in person must send an email to Scott Domanski at domanskis@michigan.gov no later than one day before the preproposal meeting so that they are on the admittance list at the Fort Custer Guard Shack.

MANDATORY (Check box if Mandatory)

NOTE: An individual is only permitted to represent one bidder at a mandatory walk-through.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION/SERVICES REQUESTED:

Design facility improvements to the CST Armory at Fort Custer in Augusta, Michigan. The purpose of the building is to train soldiers during weekends, food preparation for weekend soldiers, classes for civilians and soldiers, storage of unit equipment, minor maintenance of unit equipment and administration during weekdays by full-time soldiers.

mailto:kulhanekc@michigan.gov mailto:domanskis@michigan.gov

Modifications to the armory will include:

• Addition for a supply room- to include a vault, office, and unit cages

• Remodel of the men’s and women’s latrines, showers, and locker room

• Remodel area for a lactation room

• Upgrade existing windows and interior sills

• Electrical upgrades required for new addition/renovation work

• Fire suppression system upgrades for addition/renovation work

• Updated existing lighting to LED

• Site work to include relocation of fencing and utilities as needed

• Replace original mechanical units (end of life)

• Replace/new whole building DDC controls for HVAC

• Indoor Air Quality improvements (IDIQ), including new units for addition.

• Remodel of existing office space

• Modify/replace fire alarm system

• Complete design of new motor vehicle storage building (MVSB). Alternate

• Parking lot relocation for new MVSB, MIL and POV. Alternate

• Force protection and security alterations

• Site lighting

• Asbestos/lead survey of facility

• Soil borings

Existing AutoCAD files will be provided to the selected PSC. The PSC should provide Phase 300 Schematic Design Services, Phase 400 Preliminary Design Services, Phase 500 Final Desing Services, and Phase 600 and 700 Construction Administration Office and Field Services. The full scope of the project will be discovered through a design charette held at the CST Armory. For more details on the program refer to the attached Design Guide and conceptual Site/Floor Plans. Design reviews to follow Tab D of Design Guide.

Please NOTE:

• Proposal responses MUST be uploaded to SIGMA VSS.

https://sigma.michigan.gov/webapp/PRDVSS1X1/Advantage4

• Please enter the total cost for all phases as the bid amount.

• Firms are encouraged to combine their technical and cost proposals into one (1) attachment for proposal submission.

• Please remember that attachments can be no larger than 25mb.

• Do not wait until just before the 2:00 p.m. solicitation deadline to submit your proposal response.

SIGMA VSS will not allow a proposal to be submitted after 2:00 p.m., even if a portion of the proposal 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 proposal. 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.

• Responses should not be emailed to the Project Director.

NIGP CODES

90607, 90610, 92517, 92531, 92567, 92588 https://sigma.michigan.gov/webapp/PRDVSS1X1/Advantage4 mailto:sigma-procurement-helpdesk@michigan.gov mailto:WatrosA@michigan.gov mailto:KleinD4@michigan.gov

DESIRED SCHEDULE OF WORK

Design complete so can project bid in May 2027 and construction contract awarded by September 30, 2027.

ACCEPTING RFP QUESTIONS UNTIL:

Please do not submit online questions via VSS. ALL questions should be emailed to Chris Kulhanek at kulhanekc@michigan.gov address no later than 2:00 p.m., Eastern on July 31, 2026.

REFERENCE STANDARDS: This project will comply with all codes, standards, regulations, and workers' safety rules that are administered by federal agencies (EPA, OSHA, and DOT), state agencies (DCH, EGLE, DNR, and MIOSHA), and any other local regulations and standards that may apply.

This form is required to be a part of the professional service contract. (Authority: 1984 PA 431) Attachment(s):

Design Guide – CST Existing Floor Plan Existing Site Plan Proposed Floor Plan Proposed Site Plan Fort Custer Map