751/23320. JLM; Musketawa Trail - Reconstruction

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The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), on behalf of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Parks & Recreation Division, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional architectural and engineering services to perform a study, programming, and design for improvements to the 26-mile Musketawa Trail located in Kent County and Muskegon City. The requested services include trail resurfacing, bridge replacement and repairs, culvert replacement, and other associated infrastructure work. The project is seeking a Professional Services Consultant (PSC) to gather data, conduct surveys and studies, and produce schematic plans through contract document development. The RFP has a mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for June 29, 2023, and proposals are due by July 20, 2023. The design work is expected to start in September 2023, with construction beginning in June 2024. The project is being funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

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The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The contract opportunity does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The budget for this work is believed to be reasonable, but a contract modification may be requested if the budget is insufficient. The professional services contract will be awarded through a Construction Manager who will bid and administer the project. The State of Michigan will retain a professional to test for any hazardous materials that may need to be abated.