472/17032. RWG; Lakeland C. F. - Wi-Fi Cabling Infrastructure

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) are seeking a contractor to implement a comprehensive Wi-Fi Cabling Infrastructure project at the Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater, Barry County. The procurement involves installing a new wireless network cabling system across multiple facility buildings, including the Administration Building, Housing Units A through F, Food Service, Education, Maintenance, Service Building/Warehouse, Power Plant, and Library. Key deliverables include installing CAT-6A and fiber optic cabling, raceways, power circuits, grounding systems, and wireless access points (WAPs) with comprehensive documentation, testing, and labeling of all installed infrastructure. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM, with electronic bids due on June 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Contractors must submit a LEIN Request form five business days prior to the pre-bid meeting and are required to provide a 5% bid guarantee. The project has a contract time of 180 days from the Notice to Proceed, with contractors responsible for obtaining necessary permits, performing installations, and providing comprehensive documentation including as-built drawings and system certification.

The procurement includes a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) preference program that offers a 10% pricing preference for businesses owned by qualified service-disabled veterans. To qualify, businesses must demonstrate that 51% or more of the company is owned by one or more veterans with a service-connected disability, providing documentation such as DD214 forms and VA Rating Decision Letters. The project includes several allowance amounts totaling $75,000 ($25,000 each for contingency, hydrovac, and electrical work), with additional opportunities for Michigan-based and qualified disabled veteran businesses. While a specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive infrastructure requirements and multiple building installations suggest a significant investment in modernizing the correctional facility's communications infrastructure. Contractors must comply with state regulations, including provisions for Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) businesses, and will need to demonstrate technical expertise in telecommunications infrastructure installation, adhering to state, federal, and industry standards for network cabling and wireless access point deployment.