472/24262. JBB; Alger C. F. - Paging System Replacement

Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, State Facilities Administration, Design & Construction Division is requesting bids for a paging system replacement at Alger Correctional Facility in Munising, with bids due July 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time and a mandatory pre-bid conference on July 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM. A 10% pricing preference applies to Qualified Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses under Public Act 91 of 2005; eligible bidders must submit a DD214 or VA Rating Decision Letter, proof of service-connected disability, and proof of at least 51% business ownership by a service-disabled veteran, or hold NVBDC certification.

The scope involves providing and installing a new IP-based paging system utilizing the existing Ethernet network for audio distribution throughout interior and exterior areas of Alger Correctional Facility. Work includes installing new speakers (seven types with variations for mounting configuration), microphones, touchpanels, CAT-6 cabling, 70-volt and 8-ohm amplifiers, patch panels, and IP-to-analog devices; configuring a dedicated Paging VLAN on the Ethernet network; removing existing speakers, amplifiers, microphones, and backbone cables for offsite disposal; and training facility personnel on system operation and configuration. The contractor must provide as-built documentation and demonstrate the system before substantial completion.

The contract completion period is 290 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $300.00 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion. However, onsite work will not commence until January 2027 due to other active projects at the facility. A 5% bid security is required; performance and payment bonds are mandatory for all bids exceeding $50,000. The bid schedule includes eleven line items with two $25,000 allowances in the base bid.

Bidders must obtain State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, submit a Non-Collusion Affidavit and Asbestos Abatement Attestation, and acknowledge Addendum No. 1 (issued July 10, 2026) in their bid. All contractor and vendor personnel attending the pre-bid conference must submit a LEIN Request five business days in advance. Questions are due July 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern. Bids must be uploaded to SIGMA VSS with a maximum of two attachments, each under 25 MB. Award will be based on best-value evaluation of the three lowest responsive and responsible bids, considering price and qualitative factors. Project and Contract Specialist contact: Commtech Design, Inc., 616-863-8136 or bids@commtechdesign.com.