472/24055. DPL; Gus Harrison C. F. - Smoke Purge System Repair

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), State Facilities Administration is soliciting bids on smoke purge system repair and replacement at the Gus Harrison Correctional Facility in Adrian, Michigan, with bids due August 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern (extended from July 29 via Addendum 1). A mandatory pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for July 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the facility.

Qualified Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) bidders receive a 10% pricing preference under Michigan's SDVOB program; eligible vendors must submit a DD214 or equivalent proof of service and discharge, proof of service-connected disability, and proof of 51% or more ownership by a service-disabled veteran. Michigan does not pre-certify SDVOBs and does not accept federal VetCert or CVE certifications.

The scope encompasses replacement of existing smoke purge systems, modification of existing sprinkler systems, installation of new metal bulkhead, and lighting upgrades across the Segregation Unit, Housing Unit 4, and Housing Unit 5. Detailed electrical, mechanical, architectural, and structural construction documents are available through the SIGMA VSS online portal. The contract duration is 17 weeks and 119 days. Work is performed at 2727 East Beecher Street, Adrian, Michigan 49221, a secure correctional facility.

All contractor and vendor representatives attending the mandatory pre-bid walk-through must submit a Vendor/Contractor LIEN Request five business days prior (criminal background screening requirement for facility access). Electronic bid submission is through SIGMA VSS with a maximum of two attachments per file, each under 25 MB. Bid security of 5% (certified check, cashier's check, money order, or bid bond) is required, payable to the State of Michigan and delivered to DTMB Design and Construction Division at 3111 West St. Joseph Street, Lansing, before bid opening. Questions are due by 2:00 p.m. Eastern on July 22, 2026, submitted to Troy Thelen at tthelen@matrixceinc.com. All bids must remain open for 90 calendar days. Award will be to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Applicable NIGP codes: 91036, 91220, 91438, 91450, 91479.