751/22345. JLM; VanBuren SP - Lagoon Rehab / Beach Access

The State of Michigan, through the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources - Parks & Recreation Division, is seeking professional design services for the Van Buren State Park Lagoon Rehabilitation and Beach Access project in South Haven, Michigan. The scope of the project includes study, schematic design, preliminary design, final design, and construction administration services. Key deliverables include 50% and 90% design submittals, value engineering, constructability reviews, and cost estimates. The project is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the desired construction schedule is to start in late summer 2024. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held on May 16, 2023, and proposals are due on June 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The contract will be awarded to the professional firm recommended by the Ad Hoc Advisory Committee based on the technical and cost proposals.

The Request for Proposals (RFP) outlines the compensation structure, which includes billable hourly rates for the professional and any sub-consultants, as well as reimbursable expenses. The professional must demonstrate experience in similar projects and provide references from previous clients. The contract award is anticipated for June 2023, with design work from July 2023 to April 2024, and construction starting in September 2024. The budget for this work is believed to be reasonable, but a contract modification may be requested if the budget is insufficient.