472/24127. RLO; Oaks C. F. - PA System-Emergency Siren

The State of Michigan, specifically the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) State Facilities Administration, is seeking bids for a comprehensive technology upgrade project at the Oaks Correctional Facility in Eastlake, Michigan. The procurement involves installing a new IP-based Paging System and Genetec access control system, with specific requirements including utilizing existing camera network switches, installing server and software for audio distribution, configuring Ethernet networks, and integrating access control with the existing video management system. Key deliverables include providing licensing through June 31, 2029, fully configuring and testing all systems, demonstrating devices to the owner, and providing as-built and close-out documents. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with bids due on October 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Contractors must submit a LEIN check, provide a 5% bid security, and include proof of State Project Registration. All bid responses must be uploaded to SIGMA VSS with a maximum of two attachments under 25 MB, and questions must be emailed to Bret Emerson at bids@commtechdesign.com by October 16, 2025.

The contract includes provisions for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB), offering a 10% pricing preference for businesses that meet specific qualification criteria. To be eligible, businesses must be at least 51% owned by one or more veterans with a service-connected disability, and provide documentation proving service and disability status. The project includes multiple allowances totaling $40,000 ($25,000 contingency and $15,000 hydrovac) and requires performance and payment bonds. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage rates and have the ability to integrate with existing infrastructure at the correctional facility. The technical specifications cover multiple building zones including administration, support services, education, warehouse, maintenance, and seven housing units, with comprehensive audio/video and access control system upgrades. Project documents can be obtained from Commtech Design, Inc. in Rockford, MI, and the project is categorized under NIGP Codes 90903, 90977, 91200, and 90783. The contract has a 180-day completion timeline from the Notice to Proceed, with the total project funded by the State of Michigan.