472/17398. SMD Bid Pkg 3 Razor Ribbon Project - Various CFs

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget is seeking contractors for a perimeter fence enhancement project across five correctional facilities: Charles Egeler, Gus Harrison, Lakeland, Parnall, and Thumb Correctional Facilities. The procurement involves comprehensive security infrastructure upgrades, specifically focused on installing new razor ribbon systems, modifying existing fences, and enhancing perimeter security. Key deliverables include installing detainer hook razor ribbon with 12" loop spacing, instabarrier razor ribbon, modifying fence layouts, relocating electrical conduits, and adding security elements like man gates. The project requires hot-dipped galvanized steel materials, 2" diamond mesh fabric, and precise fencing installation specifications. Mandatory pre-bid conferences were conducted on May 21-22, 2018, with electronic bid submissions originally due on May 30, 2018 at 2:00 PM, though addendums extended the bid due date to June 13, 2018. Contractors must submit a LEIN Request form for criminal background checks and provide a 5% bid security. The project schedule allows for work commencement up to September 17, 2018, with a required completion timeline of 150 days from the start date.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the procurement requires rigorous contractor qualifications, including comprehensive background checks through the Michigan Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN). All contractor representatives must undergo criminal history verification and provide multiple forms of state-issued identification. The project utilizes multiple NIGP codes (33010, 33013, 33055, 33065, 79020, 91240, 91430, and 98815), suggesting a complex procurement with specialized technical requirements. Matrix Consulting Engineers, Inc. of Lansing, Michigan, is managing the engineering design aspects of the project. Though specific award values are not disclosed, the extensive scope involving five different correctional facilities and comprehensive security infrastructure modifications implies a significant investment. The project will require integration with existing facility security systems, electrical infrastructure, and current perimeter fencing, necessitating contractors with specialized experience in correctional facility security enhancement.