472/26238. RWG; Kinross C. F. - Electrical Upgrades Phase 2

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget, State Facilities Administration is soliciting bids for Phase 2 electrical upgrades at Kinross Correctional Facility and NRT Facility in Kincheloe, Michigan, with bids due September 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site walk-through on August 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET. A Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) preference providing a 10% pricing advantage applies to qualified bidders; eligible businesses must be 51% or more owned by one or more service-connected disabled veterans and must submit DD214 documentation, VA Rating Decision Letter or equivalent proof of service-connected disability, and proof of business ownership.

The scope includes removal of all overhead and underground medium-voltage distribution poles, wires, transformers, and feeders; replacement of main distribution panels in five buildings (Warehouse, MSI Building, Tech Building, Maintenance Shop, and Admin Building); and installation of new medium-voltage underground distribution with low-profile pad-mounted switches, transformers, and secondary feeders to six designated buildings. The work encompasses Division 26 electrical specifications including medium-voltage cables, low-voltage conductors, grounding systems, raceways, overcurrent protective devices, switchgear, and panelboards. Contractors must limit electrical outages to no more than 2 hours, coordinate all shutdowns with facility leadership a minimum of 2 weeks in advance, use hydrovac for excavation, employ directional boring for underground conduit, and complete GPRS surveys prior to excavation. The project site is located at 4533 W. Industrial Park Drive, Kincheloe, Michigan.

Bidders must attend the pre-bid meeting; be lien clean five business days prior and submit a Vendor/Contractor LEIN Request form; provide State Project Registration proof from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity; submit 5% bid security; and keep bids valid for 60 calendar days following opening. Questions are due August 24, 2026 by 2:00 p.m. ET to Joe Sovis at jsovis@matrixceinc.com. The project professional is Matrix Consulting Engineers, Inc., (517) 487-2511. Bid documents are available through the SIGMA VSS portal.