551/26434. MNB; Detroit Lab - Northville Lab Relocation

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), State Facilities Administration Design and Construction Division is requesting proposals for professional design and construction services to relocate the Michigan State Police Metropolitan Detroit Forensic Science Laboratory from Detroit to the third floor of Detroit Public Safety Headquarters, with proposals due October 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT and a mandatory pre-proposal walkthrough on September 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Professional firms must be licensed to practice in Michigan and provide a Certification of Michigan Based Business.

The scope spans seven phases: Study (Phase 100), Program Analysis (Phase 200), Schematic Design (Phase 300), Preliminary Design (Phase 400), Final Design (Phase 500), Construction Administration—Office Services (Phase 600), and Construction Administration—Field Services (Phase 700). The project involves renovating two vacant spaces totaling 10,240 square feet at 1301 3rd Street, Detroit—4,675 square feet for office areas and 5,565 square feet for the DNA Lab (3,120 square feet) and Latent Prints Lab (2,445 square feet). Scope includes biological and chemical hazard protection, laboratory vestibules for contamination control, epoxy resin countertops in hazard zones, security electronics with proximity access and CCTV, emergency power and UPS systems, and HVAC systems maintaining precise room pressure and fume hood exhaust. The project comprises approximately 150 pieces of specialized forensic laboratory equipment including genetic analyzers, real-time PCR systems, robotic automation platforms, centrifuges, microscopes, and supporting infrastructure. Design deliverables must comply with DCSPEC or MICHSPEC specifications based on project cost, all applicable federal and state codes, and Michigan's Capital Outlay Design Manual and DTMB Design and Construction Standards.

Compensation is structured as a not-to-exceed fee based on billable hourly rates for professional staff, with sub-consultant fees capped at 5 percent markup. Reimbursable expenses include printing, soil borings, site surveys, and laboratory testing; travel beyond 100 miles one-way is reimbursed at DTMB rates. The Ad Hoc Advisory Committee will evaluate proposals at 80 percent technical merit and 20 percent cost. Written questions are due September 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT to Chris Bahjet (Project Director) at BahjetcC@michigan.gov. Award is anticipated within 30 days of the proposal due date. RFP Addendum 1 was issued September 2, 2026, providing updated equipment specifications and drawing indexes; Addendum 1—Mechanical Equipment provides detailed facility and infrastructure requirements across multiple building levels.