751/25370. JGH; Wolf Lk Fish Hatchery - VC Improvements

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), specifically the Design and Construction Division, is seeking professional architectural and engineering services for the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Visitors Center Pavilion and Expanded Staff Space project located in Mattawan, Van Buren County. The procurement involves comprehensive design and construction administration services across multiple project phases, including Schematic Design (Phase 300), Final Design (Phase 500), and Construction Administration (Phases 600 and 700). The project scope includes an interior renovation of approximately 1,000 square feet to accommodate one full-time and four to six seasonal staff members, as well as the design of a new covered pavilion capable of hosting approximately 75 people across three seasons. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting was held on August 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery, with proposal responses due on August 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time via SIGMA VSS electronic submission. Proposals will be evaluated by an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee, with a technical proposal weighted at 80% and a cost proposal at 20%, focusing on the professional firm's approach, qualifications, and hourly billing rates.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though bidders must submit a Certification of a Michigan Based Business and a Responsibility Certification. Professional firms are required to demonstrate compliance with federal and state agency codes, standards, and safety regulations from entities such as EPA, OSHA, DOT, DCH, EGLE, DNR, and MIOSHA. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project will require integration with existing infrastructure, including preserving and relocating current diorama/displays within the visitor's center and conducting a comprehensive survey of the septic system. The total contract amount will be determined by professional fees, sub-consultant fees, and reimbursable expenses, with a moderate mark-up allowed for services. Reimbursable expenses include printing, reproduction, soil borings, surveys, and laboratory testing, with no mark-up for in-house services. The project is expected to commence design work in the fall, with bidding anticipated to begin by spring 2026, indicating a potentially significant investment in upgrading the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery's facilities.