751/25207. HJD; Mears SP Modern Cmpgrnd - Electrical

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are seeking professional architectural and engineering services for electrical upgrades at Mears State Park's Modern Campground in Oscoda County. The project involves comprehensive electrical infrastructure improvements across a 175-site campground, with two distinct priority levels: Priority 1 focuses on upgrading electrical panels to meet current and future electrical demands, while Priority 2 encompasses upgrading approximately 35 campsites with 50-Amp service and enhanced accessibility features. Proposers must submit detailed technical proposals evaluated 80% on technical merit and 20% on cost, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025, at the park's headquarters. The Request for Proposals requires professionals to provide separate pricing for Priority 1 and Priority 2 services, including reimbursable expenses such as LARA Plan Review fees and EGLE Campground Plan Review fees. Proposals are due on June 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time via the State of Michigan Procurement website (SIGMA VSS), with an anticipated contract award date of June 20, 2025. The project will be executed across multiple phases including final design (Phase 500), construction administration office services (Phase 600), and construction administration field services (Phase 700).

The procurement appears to be open to professional services consultants with demonstrated experience in similar state park infrastructure projects, though no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Proposers must submit comprehensive documentation of personnel billing rates, with hourly rates calculated based on 2024 documented historical operating expenses and a maximum 5% markup allowed for services not performed in-house. The total contract will be structured as a not-to-exceed fee, with reimbursable expenses including printing, reproduction, soil borings, surveys, and laboratory testing. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the project timeline indicates construction field work will begin on September 6, 2026, with the campground scheduled to reopen on May 4, 2026. The project is funded through state resources and will require detailed compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. An Ad Hoc Advisory Committee will evaluate proposals and determine the most qualified firm based on technical expertise, project approach, and cost considerations.