472/17471. JAG St. Louis CF - Housing Unit Shower Renovations

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) State Facilities Administration is soliciting bids for a comprehensive shower renovation project at the St. Louis Correctional Facility located at 8585 N. Croswell Rd. in St. Louis, Michigan. The procurement involves replacing 56 total shower enclosures across seven buildings within the correctional facility, with each building containing 8 showers (4 on each level). The primary deliverables include installing new 14-gauge stainless steel shower components from Frigo Design, including shower pans, wall panels, ceiling tops, fixtures, and barrier-free accessories for first-level showers in Buildings 1 and 7. Bidders must submit electronic bids by January 23, 2019, at 2:00 pm local time, following a mandatory walk-through inspection held on January 14, 2019. Potential bidders were required to submit a Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) Check request five business days prior to the walk-through, with only one representative permitted per bidding firm. The project specifications mandate compliance with Michigan Rehabilitation, Plumbing, and Electrical Codes, with a total contract time of 210 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed.

The contract includes provisions for qualified disabled veteran businesses, potentially offering a 10% preference in bid evaluation. A 5% bid security is mandatory, and performance and payment bonds are required for bids exceeding $50,000. The project includes a $50,000 provisional/contingency allowance to be used only as directed by the Project Director. Bidders must submit detailed documentation, including experience modification ratings, project superintendent information, references, and a list of subcontractors. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project offers optional alternates such as stainless steel wall-mounted liners and electronic shower valve systems from I-CON, allowing for potential technology upgrades. The project emphasizes security considerations in installation, with specific requirements for mounting techniques and materials. Though an exact budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the renovation and the inclusion of a $50,000 contingency allowance suggests a significant investment in modernizing the correctional facility's shower infrastructure.