551/26185. KMM; MSP Police Training Academy - ADA Lift

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, State Facilities Administration, Design & Construction Division is requesting bids for installation of a 2-stop vertical platform lift at the Michigan State Police Training Academy in Lansing under Project 551/26185.KMM, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site walk-through on August 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A 10% pricing preference applies to qualified disabled veteran (QDV) businesses that meet contract requirements.

The scope includes complete installation of the platform lift with all electrical connections, controls, wiring, and relocation of lighting as necessary to meet current code; cutting and patching of concrete masonry unit and steel handrails; and any required fire alarm system interface upgrades. The lift will provide barrier-free access to the stage area of the auditorium at 7426 N. Canal Road, Lansing, Michigan 48913.

Contract duration is 150 calendar days from Notice-to-Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible lowest bidder based on best value evaluation.

Bid submissions must include a 5% bid guarantee, non-collusion affidavit, asbestos abatement attestation, State Project Registration documentation under 2023 PA 10 as amended, and for bids exceeding $100,000, Michigan-based business certification. Performance and payment bonds are required for contracts exceeding $50,000. Prevailing wage requirements apply. Bids include a $10,000 allowance and allow for alternates to be priced.

Bids must be submitted electronically through SIGMA VSS with maximum two attachments of 25 megabytes each. Questions are due by September 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time to John Mortimore at Hobbs-Black Architects, 517-484-4870 or jmortimore@hobbs-black.com. Bid documents are available through SIGMA at https://sigma.michigan.gov/webapp/PRDVSS1X1/Advantage4 or from Hobbs-Black Architects.