751/20208. TAP; Historic Mill Creek - Drop Box Repair Study

This state and local contracting opportunity is for a Historic Mill Creek - Saw Mill Drop Box Repair Study in Mackinac County, Michigan. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) State Facilities Administration Design and Construction Division is seeking professional services to evaluate and assess the overall condition of the mill drop box, flutter wheel, connection to the base, sluiceway tie-in to the drop box, and the pitman arm. The scope of work includes a Study and Schematic Design phase, with the goal of having the assessment and schematic design services completed in the fall of 2022. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting was held on July 15, 2022, and proposals are due by July 28, 2022. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder recommended by an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee based on their technical (80%) and cost (20%) proposals.

The RFP requires the successful bidder to be a Michigan-based business and provide responsibility certifications. Reimbursable expenses are limited to printing, reproduction, soil borings, surveys, and laboratory testing, with no more than a 5% markup. Travel expenses beyond 100 miles one-way from the firm's office are also reimbursable. The total not-to-exceed contract amount will be determined based on the fee and reimbursable proposals submitted. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no information is provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors.