511/25453. JLM; Selfridge ANGB - Bldg 35 Renovations

The State of Michigan's Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is seeking professional architectural and engineering services for the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, specifically for a KC-46 ADAL Aircrew Training Complex renovation at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County. The project involves comprehensive design services for modifying Building 35, with a total facility modification of approximately 35,309 square feet to accommodate KC-46 simulators, including Weapon System Trainer, Boom Operator Trainer, Fuselage Trainer, and supporting training and administrative spaces. Professional services are required across multiple design phases, including Schematic Design, Preliminary Design, Final Design, and Construction Administration, with specific deliverables at 15%, 35%, 65%, 100% Pre-final, and 100% Final design stages. The proposal is due on October 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting held on October 2, 2025. Evaluation criteria will be based on an 80% technical proposal and 20% cost proposal weighting, with contractors required to comply with Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria, Air Force base design standards, and various federal, state, and local regulations.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The project has a total construction budget of $29,580,000, with professional services contract compensation based on billable hourly rates ranging from $35 to $100 per hour depending on professional classification. The design period of performance is 450 calendar days, with an anticipated construction start date in FY 2028 (October 1, 2027 - September 30, 2028). Contractors must provide comprehensive design services, including addressing challenging soil conditions, high water table, and supporting the installation of specialized training equipment. Reimbursable expenses are allowed with a maximum 5% markup for services not performed in-house, and travel expenses beyond 100 miles will be reimbursed at state rates. The project requires integration with the base-wide Automated Logic Corporation (ALC) system and must incorporate an Abbreviated Value Engineering Workshop. Successful contractors will need to be licensed in Michigan and have experience with military facility design, particularly for Air National Guard training complexes.