472/21059. JBB; Alger CF - Fire Safety Improvements

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is seeking professional services for fire detection, suppression, and smoke purge improvements at the Alger Correctional Facility located in Munising. The procurement involves comprehensive professional services spanning Phase 100 Study, Phase 500 Final Design, and Phases 600/700 Construction Administration. Specific project objectives include upgrading existing Smoke Purge Protection Systems in the Aspen and Birch Housing Units, eliminating the use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses by connecting systems to backup power and replacing pneumatic controls with Direct Digital Controls (DDC). Required deliverables include testing existing systems, providing load calculations, evaluating electrical panels, and integrating generators, fire alarm systems, automatic purge system controls, and local control switches. The proposal evaluation will be weighted 80% on technical qualifications and 20% on cost, with a mandatory two-part procurement process that included a virtual Teams meeting on April 14, 2021, and an onsite facility tour on April 15, 2021. Proposals are due by April 29, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. EDT, with questions accepted until April 21, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. EDT.

The contract does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project has a construction budget of $560,000 and includes a $5,000 reimbursable allowance for LARA and BFS permitting. Professional fees will be calculated using billable hourly rates, with reimbursable expenses including printing, soil borings, site surveys, and laboratory testing, limited to a 5% markup. Travel expenses beyond 100 miles one-way from the contractor's office will be reimbursed at state rates. The facility will remain operational throughout construction, with anticipated project completion during summer 2022. Contractors must adhere to specific COVID-19 protocols outlined in the MDOC Vendor Contractor Plan, including mandatory screening, temperature checks, mask wearing, and social distancing. All contractors must also complete a LEIN Request form for criminal background checks to gain facility access.