171/22202. HJD; MSP 1st Dist. Post - Fire Alarm Replacement

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), State Facilities Administration is procuring fire alarm system replacement services for two Michigan State Police facilities located in Dimondale, Michigan: the 1st District Post (7119 N. Canal Road) and the Annex (7050 Harris Drive) in Eaton County. The procurement involves complete removal of existing fire alarm systems and installation of new addressable fire alarm control panels with comprehensive detection and notification devices, including smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible/strobe notification appliances, and integration with building security systems and HVAC controls. All work must comply with NFPA 72 and National Electrical Code Article 760 standards, with the fire alarm system certified by a NICET Level 2 fire alarm supplier, a Level 3 NICET-certified fire alarm designer, and a Level 2 NICET-certified project foreman. Deliverables include shop drawings, wiring diagrams, battery calculations, as-built drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, staff training, and removal of all obsolete equipment with salvage returned to the owner. The project timeline spans 395 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion required within 365 days and final completion within 30 additional days; working hours are 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday unless pre-approved non-business hours work is authorized. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and on-site walk-through inspection are scheduled for November 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM respectively at the 1st District Post location, with all prospective prime bidders required to attend. Bid questions must be submitted by 2:00 PM Eastern on November 12, 2025, to Joe Sovis at jsovis@matrixceinc.com, and sealed bids are due electronically through the SIGMA VSS platform by 2:00 PM Eastern on November 19, 2025.

The project includes a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) preference program offering eligible businesses a 10% pricing advantage; bidders claiming this preference must provide DD214 documentation, proof of service-connected disability via VA Rating Decision Letter, and business ownership documentation, with the state accepting NVBDC certification as an alternative verification method. All contractor employees must obtain background clearance through the CJIS-008 form due to the State Police facility locations. Bidders must demonstrate State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, submit proof of being lien clean five business days prior to the pre-bid meeting, and provide 5% bid security in the form of a certified check, money order, or bid bond. Prevailing wage requirements apply under Michigan law (2023 PA 10), with wage schedules provided covering multiple construction classifications, and contractors must carry Builder's Risk insurance as the State of Michigan does not provide this coverage. Certified payroll must be submitted electronically through the LCP Tracker rather than directly to DTMB. The base bid includes a $150,000 provisionary allowance for materials and equipment, with liquidated damages assessed at $250.00 per calendar day for failure to meet completion deadlines, though no specific total project budget or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents.