472/24052. JGH; Lakeland CF - Perimeter Fence Repair/ Replace

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) are soliciting bids for a statewide perimeter fence repair and replacement project at the Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater, Michigan. The procurement involves comprehensive fencing enhancements, including installing new anti-climb razor mesh panels, removing and reinstalling existing fencing, reinforcing fence supports, repairing fence fabric, and modifying gates and perimeter security infrastructure. Key deliverables include installing new 'B' fence over roofs, adding detainer hook razor ribbon, reinforcing existing fence posts, and creating new man gates. The project requires detailed technical specifications for fence installation, including concrete footings, steel post installations, and precise wire connections. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and on-site walk-through is scheduled for July 29, 2025, at 9:00 am, with bid responses due on August 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Bidders must upload submissions to SIGMA VSS, provide proof of State Project Registration, and complete a Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) check five business days prior to the pre-bid meeting.

The contract includes provisions for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB), offering a 10% pricing preference for businesses that are at least 51% owned by service-disabled veterans. Contractors must provide documentation proving service and disability status, such as DD214 forms or Veterans Administration Rating Decision Letters. The project requires a 5% bid security and will be evaluated on a best value basis, considering both price and qualitative components. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project has specific requirements for minority-owned and disabled veteran-owned businesses. The contract timeline indicates a project start date of October 13, 2025, with substantial completion targeted for April 13, 2026 (180 days) and final completion by May 13, 2026. Bidders must comply with Michigan residency laws, prevailing wage requirements, and specific correctional facility access and security protocols. Although no explicit budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the fencing repair and replacement suggests a significant investment in facility security infrastructure.