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

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, State Facilities Administration Design and Construction Division is soliciting professional architectural and engineering services for public address system upgrades at the Kinross Correctional Facility located at 4533 W Industrial Park Drive, Kincheloe, Michigan (File 472/25139.ABG). This Request for Proposals seeks design and construction administration services encompassing Phase 500 (Final Design), Phase 600 (Construction Administration—Office Services), and Phase 700 (Construction Administration—Field Services). The scope of work includes field investigation and documentation of the existing PA system, development of comprehensive plans and specifications for the new PA system, plan review submissions to applicable authorities, construction administration services, and investigation and reporting on the condition of the roof-mounted siren with replacement recommendations, as well as documentation and proposed solutions for cooling and ventilation deficiencies in data closets. Deliverables include design documents, specifications, permit acquisition assistance, bidding support, construction inspection services, payment certification, punch list preparation, and as-built documentation. The project will be evaluated based on technical proposals weighted at 80 percent and cost proposals weighted at 20 percent. Compensation will be structured on a not-to-exceed billable rate model with hourly rates for various staff classifications, with permitted markups on sub-consultant fees not exceeding 5 percent and reimbursable expenses for travel exceeding 100 miles from the firm's office. Proposers must possess Michigan professional licensure in their respective disciplines and submit both technical and cost proposals as a single attachment not exceeding 30 megabytes through the SIGMA VSS platform. A mandatory pre-proposal walk-through inspection occurred on May 5, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the facility's main entrance; questions regarding the RFP must be submitted by May 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. to Project Director Alan Goschka at gochkaa@michigan.gov, with proposals due May 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The design phase is targeted for completion by Summer 2025, with bidding in Fall 2025 and construction during Winter 2025/2026.

The procurement documents do not explicitly identify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting response to disadvantaged enterprises or specific organization types; however, proposers are required to obtain Michigan business certification and responsibility certification prior to contract award. All contractor and vendor representatives must submit a Criminal History Check Request (LEIN Request) for access to the secure correctional facility, with clearance mandatory for all personnel entering the secure perimeter. No incumbent contractors or existing technology integration requirements are specifically identified in the available documentation. The professional services contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability of $1,000,000, professional liability of $1,000,000, workers' compensation, automobile liability of $1,000,000, and environmental/pollution liability of $1,000,000 where applicable. The contract is not-to-exceed in nature, with specific budget values or award ranges not disclosed in the posted solicitation documents; compensation will be calculated based on submitted hourly billing rates for professional and technical staff plus authorized reimbursable expenses, with the State of Michigan retaining ownership of all project deliverables upon completion. Contract award is expected within 30 days following the May 22, 2025 proposal due date.