472/23207. RWG; Handlon CF - Wi-Fi Cabling Infrastructure

Summary of the State and Local Contracting Opportunity:

The State of Michigan, through the Department of Corrections, is seeking bids for a Wi-Fi Cabling Infrastructure project at the Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility located in Ionia County. The project involves providing, installing, terminating, testing, and labeling a complete CAT-6A cabling infrastructure to support a new wireless network, as well as installing and connecting owner-provided wireless network equipment. The scope includes traveling to the owner's storage location to pick up and deliver the Wi-Fi equipment, storing the equipment in a contractor-provided lockable storage unit, and installing all the wireless network equipment. The contract completion time is 120 days from the Notice to Proceed, and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour will be held on April 24, 2023. Bids are due on May 10, 2023, by 2:00 PM Eastern time, and must be submitted electronically through the SIGMA VSS system. Bidders are advised to contact the SIGMA help desk if they experience any issues with the electronic submission process, and emailed submissions may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible best value bidder, with the State reserving the right to reject any or all bids. The project is funded through the Michigan Department of Corrections' 472ElectronicComm funding, and there are no set-asides mentioned in the provided information. The incumbent contractor is not identified, and the budget or award value range is not specified. Bidders should be aware of the State's Qualified Disabled Veteran and Michigan-Based Business preferences when submitting their bids.