472/26234. DPL; Cooper St CF - Various HVAC Systems

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB), State Facilities Administration, is requesting proposals for professional design and construction-administration services for HVAC systems upgrades at Cooper Street Correctional Facility in Jackson, Michigan, with proposals due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on July 23, 2026.

The scope encompasses Schematic Design (Phase 300), Preliminary Design (Phase 400), Final Design (Phase 500), Construction Administration–Office Services (Phase 600), and Construction Administration–Field Services (Phase 700) for three buildings: the Wardens Suite (full replacement of natural gas forced-air system with exterior AC condenser), the Programs Building (full replacement of PTAC units), and the D Unit Offices (removal and replacement of window-insert air conditioners and hydronic heat with new natural gas forced-air system). All new systems must integrate with the Building Management System and use Trane (open specification) or AAON equipment. Work must comply with EPA, OSHA, DOT regulations and state agencies including DCH, EGLE, DNR, and MIOSHA. The prime professional must hold a valid Michigan occupational license and serve as sole point of contact.

Compensation is structured on a not-to-exceed billable hourly rate basis by staff classification and phase, with sub-consultant fees at markups not exceeding 5%. Reimbursable expenses include printing, soil borings, site surveys, laboratory testing, and travel exceeding 100 miles one-way at Michigan state rates; fringe benefits, insurance, overhead, and profit must be incorporated into billing rates. Design work is scheduled for Fall/Winter 2026 with construction in Spring 2027.

Technical proposals (weighted 80%) are limited to single-page general information, two-page project understanding, single-page personnel resumes, single-page management summary, single-page budget analysis, and five to ten project references. Cost proposals (weighted 20%) should include total cost for all phases as the bid amount. Firms must submit signed Certification of Michigan Based Business and Responsibility Certification forms. Written questions are due August 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Award is expected within thirty days of the proposal due date.