171/26085. SAA; MI Schl for Deaf - New Dormitory

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget is requesting proposals for construction management services for a new dormitory at the Michigan School for the Deaf, with proposals due June 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time through SIGMA VSS and a mandatory pre-proposal walkthrough on June 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

Respondents must complete annual State Project Registration with the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and submit signed Certification of Michigan Based Business and Responsibility Certification forms prior to award. The certification requires evidence of Michigan tax filings, income tax withholding, or significant business presence within the state during the 12 months preceding the bid deadline; false certification constitutes a felony punishable by fines of not less than $25,000 and potential debarment.

The scope encompasses construction management across preconstruction, construction, and post-construction phases for approximately 70,000 square feet of new construction designed to accommodate 80–120 beds. The Professional Services Contractor (design architect) is Stantec Architecture Inc. The CM firm must provide design review, bid package preparation, competitive bidding management, trade contractor supervision, project scheduling using Critical Path Method, budget preparation and cost control, construction quality control and inspection, safety program administration, and warranty compliance. The anticipated project schedule includes preliminary design in October 2026, construction documents by May 2027, construction start in September 2028, and completion in June 2029. The initial contract award covers preconstruction services only, with contract modifications anticipated for construction and post-construction phases.

The construction budget is estimated at $30 million. Proposers must submit not-to-exceed cost proposals using Attachment A (Excel template submitted as PDF), detailing CM fees, reimbursable expenses, insurance, performance and payment bonds, builders risk insurance, general condition expenses, and contingency. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability, Worker's Compensation, Construction Manager's Professional Liability (minimum $3 million per claim), Umbrella ($10 million minimum), and Pollution Liability ($2 million minimum), all from surety and insurance companies rated "A" by A.M. Best.

Written questions are due June 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Interviews are anticipated for July 8, 2026, with contract recommendation to the Director expected July 13, 2026 and execution anticipated in August 2026.