171/19257. RWG; Energy Center - Fire Suppression

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), State Facilities Administration, Design and Construction Division, is seeking professional services for a Fire Suppression project at the Energy Center located in Dimondale, Michigan. The procurement involves professional services for Phases 100 (Study) and Phase 500 (Final Design), focusing on evaluating and recommending repairs or replacements for the existing fire suppression system and extending fire suppression throughout the facility. Proposers must submit comprehensive technical and cost proposals, with evaluation criteria weighted 80% for technical merit and 20% for cost. A mandatory pre-proposal walkthrough was conducted on May 2, 2019, and the final proposal submission deadline was extended to May 30, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. EST. Vendors must upload proposals to SIGMA VSS with individual attachments limited to 6MB and comply with federal and state agency codes, including EPA, OSHA, DOT, and MIOSHA regulations. Bidders are required to demonstrate experience with similar projects, staff qualifications, and the ability to complete the project within a 75-day work schedule from contract award.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposers are required to submit a Certification of a Michigan Based Business and a Responsibility Certification, indicating a preference for local businesses. The total estimated contract amount is $12,167.50, which includes $10,667.50 in professional fees and $1,500 in reimbursable expenses. Billable hourly rates range from $35 to $116 per hour, with anticipated annual rate increases of approximately 4%. Reimbursable expenses include sub-consultant services such as landscape architectural design for stormwater management and printing/reproduction of bidding documents. The project involves work at the Central Energy Center, which appears to be a multi-floor facility with basement and first-floor mechanical spaces. An Ad Hoc Advisory Committee will review proposals and make a recommendation within 30 days of the proposal due date, with the intent to select a contractor to complete the fire suppression system evaluation and design improvements.