472/26275. JGH; Ionia CF - Food Svc Fire Suppression

The Michigan Department of Corrections is soliciting proposals for professional design services related to a food service fire suppression and fire alarm system upgrade at the Ionia Correctional Facility, with proposals due August 27, 2026, and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on August 12, 2026.

The scope encompasses Phase 300 (Schematic Design), Phase 500 (Final Design), Phase 600 (Construction Administration – Office Services), and Phase 700 (Construction Administration – Field Services) for kitchen fire suppression and alarm system design. Proposing professionals must be licensed to practice in Michigan and provide evidence of Michigan business status or reciprocal registration. All personnel requiring access to the secure facility perimeter must clear a mandatory criminal history background check through the Michigan Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN).

Compensation will be provided on a not-to-exceed, billable-rate basis. Proposers must submit detailed hourly billing rates by position classification with estimated hours per phase and separate line items for reimbursable expenses including travel (at State of Michigan rates for distances exceeding 100 miles one-way), printing, reproduction, soil borings, surveys, and laboratory testing. A markup not to exceed 5 percent is permitted on sub-consultant fees and reimbursable expenses. All overhead costs including fringe benefits, insurance, indirect labor, and clerical services must be incorporated into the hourly billing rate.

Proposals will be evaluated on 80 percent technical merit and 20 percent cost. Contract award is anticipated within thirty days of the proposal deadline. Written questions are due August 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Proposals must be submitted through the State of Michigan Procurement System (SIGMA VSS). Addendum 1 has been posted and addresses clarifications on technical specifications and compliance requirements. Proposers must submit Certification of a Michigan Based Business and Responsibility Certification forms.