472/26319. SMD; Handlon C. F. Unit B Conversion

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget is requesting bids for the Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility Housing Unit B Conversion project (472/26319.SMD) at 1728 Bluewater Highway, Ionia, Michigan, with bids due September 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time and mandatory site walkthrough on September 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. A 10% pricing preference applies to qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) bidders under Michigan Public Act 91 of 2005; eligible veterans must submit DD214 or VA Rating Decision Letter and proof of business ownership or NVBDC certification. State Project Registration from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is mandatory for all bidders and subcontractors.

The scope encompasses selective demolition and conversion of housing units into a medical station, electronic law library, and interview rooms; conversion of a shower facility into a supply room; installation of new security doors, windows, HVAC systems (split-system heat pumps and electric duct heaters), lighting, and electrical receptacles; and site work including removal and replacement of concrete paving, installation of a basketball court with pole and shelter structures, exercise equipment, electrical and data conduit, and turf restoration across approximately 0.80 acres. Work must comply with MDOT 2020 standard specifications, Michigan mechanical code, ASHRAE 90.1-2019 standards, and detention facility security standards including ASTM security glazing and tamper-resistant hardware.

The contract term is 60 calendar days from Notice-to-Proceed with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays. A 5% bid guarantee is required; performance and payment bonds, each equal to the contract price, are required for bids exceeding $50,000. The contingency allowance is $50,000. Prevailing wage rates apply under Michigan PA 10 of 2023. Bids will be evaluated on responsiveness, responsibility, and best value based on price and qualitative components, focusing on the three lowest responsive bidders or those within 10% of lowest bid. Questions are due September 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern to Paul Warnick at Abonmarche Consultants Inc. All submissions are through SIGMA VSS electronic system.