472/26527. ABG; St. Louis/Oaks CFs-Capacity Realignmnt

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget is soliciting qualifications from construction management firms on behalf of the Michigan Department of Corrections for the Capacity Realignment project, with written questions due November 11, 2026 and qualifications due November 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time through SIGMA VSS. No set-aside or preference program is stated.

The project covers construction of two new housing facilities: a 240-bed Level IV facility at Oaks Correctional Facility in Manistee, Michigan, and a 176-bed Level V facility at St. Louis Correctional Facility. Firms may propose on one or both facilities, but a firm proposing both must demonstrate capacity to run two separate construction teams and show distinct benefits to DTMB and MDOC. Required qualifications include experience with projects of similar scope and complexity valued at $50 million or more, completed within the past 10 years, and at least three project references. Submissions must include organizational charts, resumes for the project manager, superintendent, and pre-construction lead, documentation of bonding capacity, cost control and scheduling methodologies, quality control procedures, BIM and virtual design capabilities, and experience with multiple user groups and agencies.

The estimated construction budget is $55 million to $60 million for St. Louis and $75 million to $80 million for Oaks. The schedule calls for preliminary and final design through 2027, construction start in Spring 2028, substantial completion in December 2029, and move-in in Spring 2030. The solicitation states that shortlisted firms will be invited to submit technical proposals and participate in interviews for final selection. The design professional selection is anticipated by December 1, 2026.

MDOC's Safe Prisons Initiative drives the project, which realigns security classifications by phasing out surplus Level I-II beds in favor of Level IV-V capacity. Design requirements include Michigan Building Code and Michigan Corrections Code compliance, LEED Silver sustainability standards, PREA requirements, and ACA Performance-Based Standards.

Questions go to Alan Goschka at Goschkaa@michigan.gov, with responses posted by addenda on November 12, 2026.