751/23238. ABG; Fort Mackinac - Scouts' Barracks Renovations

The State of Michigan, through the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), is seeking professional design services for the renovation of the Mackinac Island Scout Barracks located in Mackinac County and the City of Mackinac Island. The project objectives include evaluating the building's existing conditions, obtaining necessary permits and approvals, developing schematic and final design documents, providing cost estimates, and coordinating with the Mackinac Island State Park Commission. The scope of services requires the selected professional to have demonstrated experience in successfully planning and executing similar projects. Proposals are due on May 11, 2023, and the contract award is expected by the end of that month. The desired project schedule calls for completing the schematic design and cost estimates by September 1, 2023, finalizing the design documents by December 31, 2023, bidding in January/February 2024, and construction starting in October 2024.

This contract opportunity is not set aside for any specific type of organization. The professional services consultant selected for this project will be required to maintain detailed project documentation and provide cost estimates at various design milestones. Reimbursable expenses are allowed for certain items, such as topographical survey, soil boring and geotechnical report (if required), permit fees, and travel. The total contract amount will be the professional's maximum not-to-exceed fee for all design services. There is no listed incumbent vendor or current contractor, and the project has a not-to-exceed billable rate structure.