751/24242. TAP; McLain SP - Campgrund Improvements

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are seeking professional architectural and engineering services for F.J. McLain State Park in Houghton County, Michigan. The procurement involves two primary scope items: replacing the campground electrical system in the east campground, which currently includes 82 campsites served by 41 electrical pedestals, and upgrading to one pedestal per campsite with 20/30/50-amp service for 20% of sites; and addressing water infrastructure by removing the existing underground pressure tank in the day-use Beach House, installing new pressure tank(s), developing a new potable water well, and adding hot water capabilities to restroom and cleaning areas. The competitive proposal process requires responses by Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, via Microsoft Teams. Proposal evaluation will be 80% technical merit and 20% cost, with the contract awarded to the recommended professional firm within 30 days of the proposal due date. Bidders must submit a Certification of a Michigan Based Business and a Responsibility Certification form, demonstrating compliance with state requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it emphasizes compliance with Michigan business regulations. The project includes specific allowances totaling $17,000 for plan reviews, well installation, and water sample testing, with anticipated construction beginning in October 2025. Billing rates will be based on 2024 expenses and include overhead items such as salaries, employee benefits, insurance, and taxes. Reimbursable expenses will be allowed for project-related costs like printing, soil borings, surveys, and laboratory testing, with a markup not exceeding 5% for services not performed in-house. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project involves upgrading existing infrastructure at McLain State Park, including electrical systems dating back to 1989 and water systems from the 1970s. The construction budgets for both scope items will be established during the 50% and 90% design phases, with funding availability to be reviewed by DTMB and DNR. The park will remain open throughout the information gathering, study, design, and construction phases.