472/17373. GAG Oaks CF- Stun Fence/Perimeter Security Upgrade

The State of Michigan, specifically the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and Department of Corrections, is soliciting bids for comprehensive stun fence and perimeter security upgrades at the Oaks Correctional Facility located in Manistee, Michigan. The project, identified by file number 472/17373.GAG, involves installing a new Security Management System (SMS) to monitor perimeter security elements including shaker wire, stun fence, and motion sensors. Key deliverables include replacing existing stun fence controllers, installing new Ethernet network connections, implementing new servers and PCs, adding new fencing and razor wire at the admin building, and installing a new door. The electronic bid was originally due on May 1, 2019, at 2:00 pm, with a mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour held on April 16, 2019. Bidders were required to submit a 5% bid guarantee and provide documentation demonstrating their qualifications, including proof of Michigan-based business status and experience modification ratings. The contract time is set at 120 calendar days from the project kickoff meeting, with the project funded under the code 472ECFMaintProj.

The procurement includes provisions for qualified disabled veteran (QDV) business representation and emphasizes local workforce participation, mandating that 50% of employees be Michigan residents for at least one year. Performance and payment bonds are required for contracts over $50,000, and bidders must complete a mandatory Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) background check for representatives attending the pre-bid meeting. The project includes two alternate bid items: Alternate #1 for replacing stun fence cabling and Alternate #2 for replacing stun fence springs at junction points. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the base bid includes a $20,000 allowance. The project involves comprehensive security system upgrades, integrating perimeter sensors, motion detection, and existing fence systems into a new centralized security management platform. Potential bidders were required to obtain project documents through the state's SIGMA online system and were permitted to submit questions until April 23, 2019, at 3:00 pm.