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

The State of Michigan, specifically the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), is soliciting bids for a comprehensive technology infrastructure upgrade at the Oaks Correctional Facility in Eastlake, Michigan. The procurement involves installing a new IP-based Public Address (PA) System and Emergency Siren, along with a Genetec access control system across multiple facility buildings, including administration, support services, education, warehouse, maintenance, and seven housing units. Key deliverables include network-connected speakers, server components, audio distribution systems, and integration of existing camera network switches. The project requires a complete technical installation with detailed specifications for equipment placement, cabling, and system configuration. The mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with bid responses due on October 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Bidders must submit a LEIN check for Department of Corrections representatives and upload bid responses to SIGMA VSS, with a contract time of 180 days from the Notice to Proceed.

The procurement includes a specific set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB), offering a 10% pricing preference under Public Act 91 of 2005. Qualified businesses must be at least 51% owned by service-disabled veterans and provide documentation including military service proof and disability ratings. The project requires a $25,000 contingency allowance and a $15,000 hydrovac allowance, with performance and payment bonds required for contracts over $50,000. Contractors must provide a 5% bid guarantee and have a State Project Registration. The licensing for the system will extend through June 31, 2029, and the successful bidder must provide full configuration, testing, and demonstration to the owner. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project requires integration with existing network infrastructure and communication systems. The project utilizes NIGP codes 90903, 90977, 91200, and 90783, indicating a complex technological procurement with specific infrastructure and communication system requirements.