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

The State of Michigan, specifically the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), is soliciting bids for a comprehensive perimeter fence repair and replacement project at the St. Louis Correctional Facility located at 8585 N. Croswell Road in St. Louis, Michigan. The project involves extensive security infrastructure upgrades, including installing new anti-climb razor mesh panels, replacing existing gates with upgraded double gates, adding vertical spring locking mechanisms, installing new man gates, and replacing a damaged asphalt section with concrete. Potential bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid conference and walkthrough scheduled for July 30, 2025, at 9:00 am and must submit a LEIN request for security clearance. Bids are due on August 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time and must be uploaded to SIGMA VSS. Contractors are required to provide a five percent bid guarantee and must comply with various state requirements, including Michigan residency for employees and prevailing wage rates. Bidders must submit detailed qualification documents, including references, experience, and organizational information, and the state reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

The contract includes potential preferences for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB), which can receive a 10% pricing preference under Public Act 91 of 2005. To qualify, businesses must provide documentation proving military service, service-connected disability, and at least 51% ownership by service-disabled veterans. The project is funded through the Michigan Department of Corrections and will require performance and payment bonds. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract has a substantial completion date of April 13, 2026 (180 days) and a final completion date of May 13, 2026, with a warranty review meeting set for May 13, 2027. Contractors must be prepared to work within the strict security protocols of a correctional facility and adhere to detailed specifications for materials, equipment, and labor. The project emphasizes technical precision in security infrastructure enhancement, with careful attention to eliminating potential breach points and upgrading existing perimeter security systems.