472/25259. ABG; Kinross CF - Buffer Fence & Entrance Gate

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is seeking bids for a buffer fence extension and entrance gate upgrade project at the Kinross Correctional Facility located at 4533 W. Industrial Park Drive in Kincheloe, Michigan, within Clare County. The procurement involves removing the existing cross-bar carrier and posts at the north entrance, installing a new 32' swinging double gate with locking mechanism, and constructing a new perimeter control fence around the facility's exterior. Specific deliverables include installing 6' tall chain link fence with black slat privacy screens on either side of the gate, and a 4' post to hold the swinging double gate open. The project requires a mandatory pre-bid conference on September 10, 2025, at 11:00 am ET, with bid submissions due by September 24, 2025, at 2:00 pm ET. The anticipated project timeline includes a start date of November 19, 2025, substantial completion by May 19, 2026 (180 days), and final completion by June 18, 2026 (30 days). Contractors must provide a 5% bid guarantee and comply with prevailing wage rates, Michigan residency requirements, and various state labor and construction regulations. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The contract includes provisions for potential preference to qualified disabled veterans, with businesses owned by service-disabled veterans eligible for a 10% pricing preference under Public Act 91 of 2005. Contractors must submit a Vendor/Contractor LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) Request five business days prior to the meeting date, and each representative is limited to representing only one bidder at the mandatory walk-through. Specific qualifications include obtaining State Project Registration, completing detailed LEIN background checks, and providing documentation for potential service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOB) status. Contractors must also submit performance and payment bonds, maintain builder's risk insurance, and adhere to specific security protocols for working within a correctional facility. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure upgrades suggests a significant investment in facility security enhancement. The project documents can be obtained from the SIGMA Michigan website, with the consulting engineering firm for the project being Matrix Consulting Engineers, Inc. from Lansing, MI.