751/23221. ABG; Colonial Michilimackinac - Visitor Ctr Redesi

The State of Michigan, Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources and Mackinac Island State Park Commission, is seeking proposals for professional architectural and engineering services to redesign the Colonial Michilimackinac Visitor Center located in Emmet County and Mackinac Island City. The scope of work includes a facility assessment, schematic design, final design, permitting, bidding, and construction administration services. Key deliverables include documenting existing conditions, providing construction cost estimates, and submitting contract documents for owner review. Proposals are due on April 27, 2023, and the contract is expected to be awarded by the end of May 2023, with construction anticipated to take place from September 2024 through April 2025. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held on April 14, 2023, and proposals will be evaluated based on 80% technical merit and 20% cost.

The contract will be awarded based on a Best Value Bid Evaluation, and the successful firm must comply with prevailing wage requirements and the Buy American Preference. The project is funded by the State of Michigan, and the successful firm will be required to maintain a complete project file for the duration of the contract. Additional requirements include the need for a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and the submission of a Vendor/Contractor LEIN Request form for attendees of the pre-proposal meeting. The contract will be a billable rate contract, with pricing provided using hourly rates for specific staff classifications and allowances for reimbursable expenses.