472/25256. JBB; Alger C. F. Cooler/Freezer Replacement

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), on behalf of the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), is procuring construction services for a cooler and freezer replacement project at the Alger Correctional Facility in Wetmore, Michigan (File No. 472/25256.JBB). The project scope includes demolition of an existing walk-in cooler/freezer combination unit and installation of separate walk-in cooler and freezer units with new LED lighting, remote refrigeration equipment replacement, and a new protective roof structure over refrigeration components. The cooler unit specifications include internal dimensions of 16'10" x 29'5.875" x 9'4.25" at 35°F with R-454C refrigerant and a 3-HP condensing unit, while the freezer unit measures 16'10" x 19'6" x 9'4.25" at -10°F with R-454A refrigerant and a 7.5-HP condensing unit, both featuring 4-inch foamed-in-place urethane panels with aluminum finishes, manual sliding doors, and security features appropriate for correctional facility applications. The contract requires a 120-calendar-day completion timeline from Notice to Proceed, with a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough scheduled for April 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET (site tour at 9:30 a.m. ET), written questions due by April 15, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET, and a revised bid opening date of April 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET (extended from April 22). Bidders must submit a five percent bid guarantee, a Base Bid for AUS Coordination (Symphony) at $7,800, and an Owner-Directed Allowance of $10,000, with performance and payment bonds required for all bids exceeding $50,000. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness and responsibility assessments based on financial resources, technical capabilities, past performance, and business integrity, with all work subject to Michigan prevailing wage rates and compliance with federal, state, and local occupational safety, environmental, and nondiscrimination requirements, including mandatory LEIN criminal background clearances for all contractor representatives.

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) are eligible to claim a 10% pricing preference per Michigan Public Act 91 of 2005 when submitting bids, requiring documentation of service-connected disability status and business ownership verification through DD214, Veterans Administration Rating Decision Letters, or NVBDC certification. All contractor and vendor representatives must complete mandatory LEIN requests and submit Vendor/Contractor LEIN Request forms five business days prior to the pre-bid walkthrough, with facility access restricted to work hours between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and subject to body searches and security protocols imposed by the MDOC. The project includes approved manufacturer substitutions for walk-in units (American Panel and Crown Tonka) and refrigeration equipment (Bohn), with basis-of-design specifications from Nor-Lake (Model NL258843642-B), and bidders must acknowledge receipt of all addenda in their bid submissions. The project has been designed to comply with the 2021 Michigan Building Code and applicable electrical and mechanical codes, includes digital alarm and light management systems (Modularm 75LC) and Starlink system connectivity, and requires connection of proposed cooler/freezer units to existing generator systems through electrical upgrades. While specific award values are not disclosed in the contract documents, the project budget references the $7,800 AUS Coordination allowance and $10,000 Owner-Directed Allowance, with total project costs likely exceeding the $50,000 threshold requiring performance and payment bonds. Questions and technical inquiries should be directed to U.P. Engineers & Architects, Inc., Project Director Jeff Barsch, at randerson@upea.com or (906) 485-1011, with technical submission issues reported to the SIGMA Help Desk at 517.284.0540 or 888.734.9749.