472/17395. RMP Fire Alarm Project - Gus Harrison CF

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is seeking qualified contractors to perform a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade at the Gus Harrison Correctional Facility in Adrian, Michigan. The project involves complete replacement of existing fire alarm systems across multiple buildings, including housing units, administration buildings, food service areas, and a chapel. Specific deliverables include installing new fire alarm control panels, smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, horn/strobes, and associated wiring, with a requirement to integrate into the facility's Starnet 2 communication network. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough was held on October 31, 2018, with electronic bids due on November 14, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Contractors must be licensed in Michigan and submit a 5% bid security, with a contract duration of 150 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Technical requirements mandate a non-proprietary, analog-addressable system from approved manufacturers like Honeywell XLS3000, Siemens Fire Finder XLS, or Simplex 4100ES, with specific provisions for tamper-resistant installation, battery backup, and comprehensive system documentation.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly noted, the project requires contractors to navigate complex security protocols typical of a correctional facility environment. All contractor/vendor representatives must submit a LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) Request form five business days prior to site access. The existing infrastructure includes current intrusion detection systems that must be maintained and potentially upgraded, with a deductive alternate for Starnet 2 system enhancement. The project includes a $50,000 contingency allowance within the base bid, and contractors must provide performance and payment bonds for contracts over $50,000. Special working conditions include restricted work hours, mandatory escorts, and specific security clearance requirements. The project will be managed by Lentz Becraft, PE, LEED AP of TowerPinkster in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with project documents available through www.Buy4Michigan.com. Liquidated damages are set at $1,000 per calendar day for project delays, emphasizing the importance of timely and precise execution.