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

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), State Facilities Administration, Design and Construction Division is seeking professional 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 for final design (Phase 500), construction administration office services (Phase 600), and construction administration field services (Phase 700). Key project objectives include replacing the existing PA system with new IP-based head end units, installing exterior speaker replacements, and adding new speakers throughout the facility. Proposers must be licensed in Michigan and provide detailed personnel information demonstrating their capability to complete the project. The evaluation criteria will be 80% technical proposal and 20% cost proposal, with billing rates ranging from $35 for technical support to $100 for principal/project managers. A mandatory walk-through inspection is scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2025, at 1:00 pm, with questions accepted via email until Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The final proposal is due on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 2:00 pm through the SIGMA Vendor VSS procurement system.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The total estimated contract value is $12,167.50, comprising $10,667.50 in professional fees and $1,500.00 in reimbursable expenses. Project timeline anticipates investigation and design completion in Summer 2025, bidding in Fall 2025, and construction in Winter 2025/2026. A Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) Request is required for all contractor/vendor representatives, necessitating a comprehensive background check for personnel entering MDOC facility perimeters. The project requires compliance with all relevant federal and state agency codes, standards, and safety regulations. Contractors will need to provide detailed documentation of meetings, design schedules, contract documents, and a breakdown of anticipated hours and billing rates for each design phase. The state reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process.