751/22463. TAP; Douglas Houghton Falls- Estab Public Access

The State of Michigan, through the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Parks and Recreation Division, is procuring professional architectural and engineering services for the development of contract bid documents and construction administration for the Douglas Houghton Falls public access project in Houghton County and Holly Village. The scope of work includes establishing a driveway and parking area, providing a pedestrian path and bridge crossing, designing waterfall observation platforms, and evaluating safety barriers. The proposal is due on February 9, 2023, with a mandatory online pre-proposal meeting on January 18, 2023. The project has an established budget of approximately $230,000 for construction and contingency, and additional funding may be requested based on the outcomes of the Phase 100 study. The selected professional services contractor will be responsible for gathering data, identifying options, and providing conceptual designs and cost estimates.

The procurement does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the procurement does not provide details on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP indicates that the contract will be awarded to the professional firm recommended by an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee based on their technical qualifications (80%) and cost proposal (20%). The contract will be for the duration of the project, with no renewal options noted.