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

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), Design and Construction Division is seeking professional services for a public address (PA) system upgrade at the Kinross Correctional Facility located in Chippewa County. This procurement requires a Professional Services Contractor (PSC) to provide comprehensive services including final design (Phase 500) and construction administration (Phases 600/700) for replacing the existing facility-wide PA system. Key project deliverables include replacing exterior speakers, adding new speakers to the Pavilion, installing IP-based head end units, and properly terminating existing direct buried lines. Required proposal components include LARA plan review, permit applications, state-specific contract documents, meeting documentation, construction cost estimates, design and construction scheduling, and a detailed breakdown of professional hours and billing rates. The proposal evaluation will be conducted by an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee, with 80% weight on the technical proposal and 20% on the cost proposal. Critical dates include a mandatory walk-through inspection on May 5, 2025, at 1:00 pm, question submissions due by May 15, 2025, at 2:00 pm, and final proposal submissions due on May 22, 2025, at 2:00 pm through the SIGMA Vendor VSS system.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The total estimated contract amount is $12,167.50, which includes $10,667.50 in professional fees and $1,500 in reimbursable expenses. Billing rates range from $35 to $100 per hour depending on staff classification, with key project personnel including a Principal/Project Manager, Senior Architect, and Licensed Surveyor. The existing infrastructure involves upgrading the current PA system at the Kinross Correctional Facility, with additional scope to investigate the condition of the roof-mounted siren and assess cooling and ventilation deficiencies in data closets. Proposers must comply with Michigan business certification requirements and submit a responsibility certification attesting to their professional and ethical standing. The project timeline anticipates investigation services and design completion by Summer 2025, bidding in Fall 2025, and construction during Winter 2025/2026. Potential bidders will need to undergo a criminal background check using the LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) request form to access the secure corrections facility.