751/22314. TAP; PMWSP - Visitors Center Modernization

This state and local contracting opportunity issued by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget on behalf of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is for professional services to modernize the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park Visitor's Center in Ontonagon County. The scope of work includes studying options to modernize the interior spaces, evaluating the building's utility systems and accessibility, and developing schematic designs. The selected firm will provide Phase 100 (Study), Phase 200 (Programming), and Phase 300 (Schematic Design) services, with a construction budget of $830,000. Proposals are due on March 2, 2023, and the intent is to complete the study and design by the end of 2023 to allow for construction in 2024. The project is funded through the Federal American Rescue Plan Act and is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates and Buy American preference requirements.

The contract opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. The project will require the successful firm to integrate with the existing visitor's center facility and operations. The total budget for the modernization project is $1.2 million, with the design services contract value not explicitly stated.