751/24222. SMD; Sturgeon Pt Lighthouse - HS Report

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is seeking a Professional Services Consultant (PSC) specializing in historic architecture for maritime buildings to complete a Historic Structures Report for the Sturgeon Point Lighthouse Station located in Alcona County. The report will provide an overview of the historic development of the site and recommendations to preserve, maintain, and interpret the lighthouse tower, keepers' residence, and remaining outbuildings. The selected PSC must have a minimum of 10 years of historic preservation experience and have completed at least 3 previous Historic Structures Reports. The scope of work includes historical documentation, conditions assessment, and recommended treatments. The RFP has a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on August 26, 2024, and proposals are due on September 12, 2024. The selected PSC is expected to begin work on October 7, 2024, and submit the completed Historic Structures Report by February 1, 2025.

The contract will be awarded to the professional firm recommended by the Ad Hoc Advisory Committee based on 80% of the technical evaluation and 20% of the cost evaluation. Reimbursable expenses such as printing, reproduction, soil borings, and surveys will be allowed, with a markup not to exceed 5%. The total not-to-exceed fee for all design services will become the professional's maximum contract amount. No compensation will be allowed for addressing design errors, omissions, or modifications necessary to achieve the project intent. The project does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed.