472/23025. TAP; Baraga CF - Shower Upgrades Project

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is soliciting competitive bids for a comprehensive shower upgrades project at the Baraga Correctional Facility located in Baraga, Michigan. The procurement involves demolition, removal, and complete replacement of shower systems across three housing units (Units 2, 3, and 8), including installation of new exhaust systems, shower enclosures, shower controls, and associated infrastructure renovations. The project requires contractors to perform detailed architectural and mechanical upgrades, with careful coordination required for working in an active correctional facility environment. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 30, 2025, at 10:00 am, with bid responses due on May 14, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern time through the SIGMA VSS website. Bidders must submit electronically, provide 5% bid security, and comply with specific state regulations, including prevailing wage requirements and Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) background check procedures. Evaluation criteria will consider both price and qualitative components, with potential for a best value award approach that may include considerations for Qualified Disabled Veterans (QDV) bidders.

The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions and restrictions, with opportunities for Qualified Disabled Veterans and Michigan-based businesses to receive potential bidding preferences. Contractors must complete a mandatory LEIN background check and navigate strict security protocols for correctional facility access. The base contract duration is 30 weeks (210 days), with an optional 12-week (84-day) extension available through an alternate bid option. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the project involving multiple housing units and extensive infrastructure upgrades suggests a significant capital investment. Minority business participation is encouraged, and bidders must adhere to state regulations regarding working conditions, inmate movement coordination, and facility management protocols. The project will require precise scheduling and coordination, with work planned to commence in the currently unoccupied Housing Unit 8, then progressing to Units 3 and 2, demonstrating a strategic approach to minimizing disruption to the correctional facility's operations.