490/25061. JBB; Bay Pines - Generator, HVAC, Fire Supp

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) are seeking professional architectural and engineering services for the Bay Pines Center in Escanaba, Michigan. This procurement involves three primary project scopes: separating the fire suppression system from the heating and cooling system, replacing the existing 180 KW generator, and replacing the pod communication/PA system. The Request for Proposals (RFP) requires professional service contractors to complete three project phases: Final Design (Phase 500), Construction Administration - Office Services (Phase 600), and Construction Administration - Field Services (Phase 700). A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for June 11, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the facility, with proposals due on June 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. The proposal evaluation will be conducted by an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee, with 80% of the evaluation based on the Technical Proposal and 20% on the Cost Proposal. Bidders must submit detailed information including personnel qualifications, project understanding, work plan, and cost breakdown, with the center remaining operational throughout the design and construction phases.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but requires bidders to complete certification forms demonstrating Michigan-based business status and meeting responsibility requirements. Contractors will need to undergo background checks and work within a secure perimeter of an operating juvenile detention center. The existing infrastructure includes a Generac generator manufactured in 1994, current hydronic and HVAC systems with specific integration requirements, and existing PA consoles that require replacement. Reimbursable items are itemized, including $10,000 for hazardous material testing, $1,000 for LARA plan review, and $1,000 for BFS plan review/coordination. The contract will be awarded on a not-to-exceed fee basis, with billing rates calculated using a comprehensive set of overhead items. While a specific total project budget is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the work involving generator replacement, HVAC modifications, and communication system upgrades suggests a significant investment in facility infrastructure improvements.