472/20007. RWG-Handlon & Lakeland CF-Fire Alarm System

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) State Facilities Administration is seeking bids for a fire alarm system upgrade project at two correctional facilities: Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility in Ionia and Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater. The procurement involves replacing existing Vigilant Fire Alarm smoke detectors and programming systems across multiple buildings, including housing units, administration buildings, and specialized structures like the maintenance building and powerhouse. Specific deliverables include installing new Kidde KI-PD detectors and KI-SB4 bases, upgrading electrical systems, and ensuring full operational functionality while maintaining security protocols. Mandatory pre-bid walkthroughs were conducted on July 22, 2020 (Handlon) and July 23, 2020 (Lakeland), with electronic bids due on August 5, 2020. Bidders must complete LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) background checks five business days prior to the walkthrough meetings and are required to adhere to 2016 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code and 2017 National Electrical Code standards. Tower Pinkster serves as the Project Service Consultant (PSC)/Agency, and all bid attachments must be uploaded to SIGMA VSS with a 6MB size limit per attachment.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation for disadvantaged enterprises or restricted bidder types. The project will utilize existing infrastructure, with contractors required to integrate new fire alarm systems with the facilities' current StarNet 2 system and central monitoring station. Bidders must provide a 5% bid security and possess the technical capabilities to program fire alarm systems, maintain operational continuity during installation, and comply with strict correctional facility security requirements. While no precise award value is explicitly stated, the project is funded under two accounting templates: 472MTUMainProj and 472LCFMainProj, indicating a structured budget allocation. The procurement covers multiple buildings across two correctional facilities, suggesting a comprehensive system-wide upgrade. Contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in fire alarm system installation, electrical work, and the ability to work within the unique constraints of a correctional facility environment, including maintaining security and operational integrity throughout the installation process.