472/17032. RWG; Gus Harrison CF Wi-Fi Cabling Infrastructure

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is seeking bids for a Wi-Fi cabling infrastructure project at the Gus Harrison Correctional Facility in Adrian, Michigan. The project involves installing a comprehensive network infrastructure, including CAT-6A cabling, raceways, cable supports, and mounting wireless access points (WAPs) throughout multiple facility buildings. Contractors must provide all necessary cabling, installation services, and connectivity verification, with the owner providing the WAPs and Oberon enclosures. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 26, 2025, at 12:30 PM, with electronic bids due by March 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time. Bidders must submit a LEIN check request five business days before the pre-bid meeting and provide a 5% bid security. The project requires compliance with Department of Corrections security protocols, with a total contract time of 210 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Contractors must coordinate with facility operations, provide a 40' Conex box for on-site equipment storage, and ensure all installations meet specified technical standards for communications infrastructure.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must obtain necessary permits and inspections, including those required under Michigan Public Act 230 for telecommunications installations. The project includes a $25,000 contingency allowance and a $25,000 electrical allowance within the base bid price. Performance and payment bonds are required for bids over $50,000. Bidders must email questions to Bret Emerson at bids@commtechdesign.com by March 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern. Bid responses must be uploaded to SIGMA VSS with a maximum of two attachments under 6MB each. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the detailed specifications and multiple buildings involved suggest a substantial infrastructure investment. Contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in correctional facility network installations, security protocols, and comprehensive cabling infrastructure implementation.