472/17032. RWG; Central MI CF -Wi-Fi Cabling Infrastrctr

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is soliciting competitive bids for a comprehensive Wi-Fi Cabling Infrastructure project at the Central Michigan Correctional Facility located in St. Louis, Michigan. The procurement involves installing a new wireless network cabling system that encompasses CAT-6A and CAT-6 cabling, raceways, grounding systems, and wireless access point (WAP) installations across multiple facility buildings. Contractors will be responsible for cabling, installation, connectivity, ground bar installations, communication rack upgrades, and coordinating with the owner's Cisco Partner for equipment configuration. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through conference is scheduled for April 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with an immediate site tour following, and electronic bids are due on April 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time. Bidders must submit a LEIN Check request for facility access, provide 5% bid security, and adhere to specific submission guidelines through the SIGMA VSS electronic platform. All technical questions must be emailed to Bret Emerson at bids@commtechdesign.com by April 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern time.

The contract opportunity includes a qualified disabled veteran (QDV) preference, which allows for a 10% bid reduction for QDV bidders. Contractors must demonstrate extensive qualifications, including valid licensing, comprehensive insurance coverage, and compliance with state and federal regulations. The project requires detailed documentation, including as-built drawings and complete cabling system testing, with a mandatory 15-year manufacturer's warranty on the telecommunications infrastructure. The owner will provide wireless access points and network switches, while the contractor manages the physical installation infrastructure. The project includes a $50,000 contingency allowance and a $15,000 hydrovac allowance, and is coded under 472ElectronicComm. Bidders are limited to two attachments of less than 6 MB each when submitting proposals, with alternative submission methods available if SIGMA VSS platform issues arise. The total contract time is 270 days from the Notice to Proceed, with the project targeting comprehensive wireless network coverage across the correctional facility's various buildings and operational areas.