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

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and Department of Corrections (MDOC) are seeking bids for a Statewide Perimeter Fence Repair/Replacement project at the St. Louis Correctional Facility located at 8585 N. Croswell Road in St. Louis, Michigan. The procurement involves comprehensive fencing enhancements, including installing new anti-climb razor mesh panels, replacing existing gates with new man and double gates, adding stainless steel bottom plates, installing vertical spring locking mechanisms, and removing and replacing a damaged asphalt section with new concrete. A mandatory pre-bid conference and walkthrough is scheduled for July 30, 2025, at 9:00 am, and prospective bidders must submit a Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) request for security clearance at least five business days prior to the meeting. Bid responses are due on August 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time and must be uploaded to SIGMA VSS. The project is anticipated to start on October 13, 2025, with substantial completion expected by April 13, 2026. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including licensing information, references, and qualification submittals, and comply with prevailing wage rates for various trade classifications.

The contract includes provisions for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB), offering a 10% pricing preference for businesses at least 51% owned by veterans with service-connected disabilities. Bidders must provide specific documentation including DD214 or equivalent proof of service, discharge conditions, and disability status. A 5% bid guarantee and performance and payment bonds are required. The state emphasizes using Michigan-based businesses, with preferences for minority-owned businesses and Michigan-made products. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project is funded through the state's capital improvement budget. Contractors must be prepared to work under strict correctional facility security protocols, with potential schedule adjustments and provisions for liquidated damages. The project documents can be obtained from the SIGMA Michigan website, and questions must be submitted via email to Joe Sovis at jsovis@matrixceinc.com by August 7, 2025.