472/25139. ABG; Kinross CF - Public Address Upgrades

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is seeking professional architectural and engineering services for a Public Address (PA) System Upgrade project at the Kinross Correctional Facility located in Kincheloe, Chippewa County. The procurement involves comprehensive professional services across three primary phases: Final Design (Phase 500), Construction Administration - Office Services (Phase 600), and Construction Administration - Field Services (Phase 700). Project objectives include replacing existing exterior speakers, adding new speakers, installing new IP-based head end units, and documenting the existing system's infrastructure. Proposers must submit comprehensive technical and cost proposals electronically through the SIGMA VSS procurement system by May 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET. The evaluation process will be conducted by an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee, with 80% weight given to the technical proposal and 20% to the cost proposal. Proposers must demonstrate experience in similar projects, comply with state licensing standards, and provide detailed documentation including Michigan-based business certification and responsibility certification.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposers will be required to complete a LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) request form for criminal history checks for personnel entering the correctional facility. The total estimated contract value is $12,167.50, broken down into professional fees of $10,667.50 and reimbursable expenses of $1,500.00. Billing rates for professional classifications range from $35 for technical support to $100 for principal/project managers, with an anticipated yearly increase of approximately 4%. The project timeline targets investigation and design completion in Summer 2025, bidding in Fall 2025, and construction in Winter 2025/2026. Contractors will be expected to provide biweekly progress reporting, maintain comprehensive project documentation, and comply with federal and state agency codes, standards, and safety regulations.