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

The State of Michigan, specifically the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), is seeking a contractor to install a comprehensive Wi-Fi Cabling Infrastructure at the Lakeland Correctional Facility (LCF) located in Coldwater, Michigan. The project involves deploying a new wireless network cabling system across multiple facility buildings, including Administration, Housing Units A-F, Food Service, Education, Maintenance, Service Building/Warehouse, Power Plant, and Library. Key deliverables include installing CAT-6A and fiber optic cabling, raceways, electrical power circuits, grounding systems, and wireless access point (WAP) installations. The project requires precise technical implementation, with the contractor responsible for installation, cabling, and connectivity, while the owner will provide wireless access points and network switches. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through was scheduled for June 5th, 2025, and electronic bids are due on June 18th, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET through the SIGMA VSS website. Bidders must submit a 5% bid guarantee and comply with state and federal regulations, including prevailing wage requirements.

The contract opportunity includes a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) preference program, offering a 10% pricing preference for businesses owned by qualified service-disabled veterans. Businesses must provide documentation proving veteran ownership and service-connected disability to qualify. The project has three separate allowance amounts totaling $75,000 for contingency, hydrovac, and electrical work, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. All contractor/vendor representatives must submit a Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) Request form five business days prior to the pre-bid meeting, ensuring comprehensive background checks for facility access. Working conditions involve restricted site access, with contractors allowed to work eight-hour days starting at 7:00 AM, using specific site protocols including day passes and sign-in procedures. The total project duration is set at 180 days from the Notice to Proceed, with the base location at 141 First Street, Coldwater, MI 49036. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive infrastructure nature of the project suggests a significant investment in modernizing the correctional facility's technological capabilities.