472/25140. ABG; Kinross CF - PPD System Upgrade

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), State Facilities Administration, Design and Construction Division is seeking professional services for a Personal Protection Device (PPD) System Upgrade at the Kinross Correctional Facility located in Kincheloe, Chippewa County. The project involves replacing the existing Senstar Flare Gen 1 system with a new Guard 1 PPD system throughout the entire facility, and will also include installing a new hearing-impaired blue LED light system. Professional Service Contractors (PSCs) are required to provide proposals for Phase 500 Final Design and Phase 600/700 Construction Administration services, which include field investigation of the existing system, documenting head end unit locations and emergency power conditions, and developing comprehensive plans and specifications for system replacement. The proposal evaluation will be weighted 80% on technical merit and 20% on cost, with a total estimated contract amount of $12,167.50. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting was held on May 5, 2025, and the final proposal submission deadline is Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 2:00 pm, to be uploaded via SIGMA VSS. Proposing firms must be licensed to practice in Michigan and submit detailed information about their team, project understanding, and proposed methodologies.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documents. The project requires proposing firms to complete a LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) Request form for background checks of personnel who will enter secure MDOC facility perimeters. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the documents indicate that the new system must be operational for 30 days prior to decommissioning the existing Senstar Flare Gen 1 system, suggesting careful integration planning. The billable rate contract allows for hourly rates ranging from $35 to $100 depending on professional classification, with a moderate markup allowed for consultant services not exceeding 5%. Proposing firms will need to provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including professional liability and commercial general liability, with specific minimum coverage limits. The project also requires detailed documentation including LARA plan review, permit applications, contract documents, construction cost estimates, design and construction scheduling, and a breakdown of anticipated hours and billing rates for each design phase.