472/19086. DCS; MI Reformatory - Steam System Repairs / Rplc

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and the Department of Corrections are seeking professional engineering services for steam system repairs and replacement at the Michigan Reformatory in Ionia, Michigan. The project requires comprehensive schematic design services (Phase 300) with potential follow-on phases for final design and construction administration. Qualified professional service contractors will evaluate and recommend repairs/replacements for existing steam and condensate piping systems that serve heating, food service, domestic water, and laundry demands through low- and high-pressure service. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 26, 2019, at 11:00 AM, with proposal submissions due October 10, 2019, at 2:00 PM EST. Proposals will be evaluated by an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee, with technical qualifications weighted at 80% and cost at 20%. Contractors must submit both electronic copies through SIGMA VSS and four hard copies to the issuing office. The schematic design must be completed within 45-60 days from project commencement, and all work must comply with federal, state, and local codes, standards, and regulations administered by agencies such as EPA, OSHA, DOT, and MIOSHA.

Bidders must be licensed to practice in Michigan and are required to complete a LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) background check for facility access. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, contractors must submit certifications regarding Michigan-based business status and responsibility. The total project funding is authorized at $1.0 million, which must cover all project commitments including professional fees, construction, contingency, and abatement. The contract will utilize a billable rate structure, with professional fees estimated around $10,667.50 and reimbursable expenses of $1,500.00, totaling approximately $12,167.50. Reimbursable expenses are limited to actual costs for printing, soil borings, surveys, and laboratory testing. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including commercial general liability ($1M per occurrence) and professional liability ($1M per occurrence). A sample Professional Services Contract template provides detailed guidelines for billing rates, with a maximum 5% markup allowed on hourly rates.