751/26405. JGH; Lake Orion BAS - Site Improvements

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget is requesting proposals for professional services on the Lake Orion Boating Access Site Improvements project, with proposals due August 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site walk-through on August 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at 421 Indianwood Road, Lake Orion, Michigan.

The scope covers Preliminary Design (Phase 400), Final Design (Phase 500), Construction Administration-Office Services (Phase 600), and Construction Administration-Field Services (Phase 700) for renovation of the Lake Orion Boat Launch facilities. Work includes re-paving of the existing drive, parking lot, and turn-around area; design of new bathroom and attendant booth structures; installation of new signs and bollards; and evaluation of the boat launch surround, existing retaining wall structure, and existing stormwater drainage systems. Firms must hold a Michigan license to practice pursuant to the Occupational Code and submit a Certification of a Michigan Based Business and Responsibility Certification forms with the proposal.

Compensation will be structured as a not-to-exceed fee using billable hourly rates with estimated hours by phase and staff classification. Reimbursable expenses including printing, reproduction, soil borings, surveys, laboratory testing, and travel expenses over 100 miles one-way from the firm's office will be reimbursed at actual cost with a markup not to exceed 5 percent for services not performed in-house. Proposals will be evaluated on an 80 percent technical (Part I) and 20 percent cost (Part II) basis. Contract award recommendation is expected within 30 days following the proposal due date. Written questions are due August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time to Jared Gavin-Helfrich, Project Director, at gavinhelfrichj@michigan.gov or (517) 290-1516. The project is anticipated to be completed in 2026 to allow for construction commencement in 2027.