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

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, State Facilities Administration Design and Construction Division, on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources, is requesting proposals for professional design and construction administration services for Lake Orion Boating Access Site Improvements in Lake Orion, Michigan, with proposals due August 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at 421 Indianwood Road, Lake Orion.

The scope encompasses Phases 400–700: Preliminary Design, Final Design, Construction Administration–Office Services, and Construction Administration–Field Services. Work includes renovation of the boat launch parking lot and surrounding infrastructure, re-paving of the drive and turnaround, construction of new restroom and attendant booth structures (premanufactured units permitted), installation of new signs and bollards, and evaluation of the boat launch surround, existing retaining wall, and stormwater drainage. Restrooms will have no electrical or sink facilities and will replace existing pit toilets. Design must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local codes administered by EPA, OSHA, DOT, EGLE, DNR, and MIOSHA, and address ADA compliance. Proposers must assume responsibility for additional geotechnical information and survey work needed for ADA grade confirmation. Previous site drawings from 2010 are available as reference materials. Proposals are evaluated 80% on technical merit and 20% on cost, with compensation structured on billable hourly rates for professional staff classifications supplemented by reimbursable expenses (travel over 100 miles one-way, printing, soil borings, site surveys, laboratory testing) at up to 5% markup. Proposers must submit signed Certification of a Michigan Based Business and Responsibility Certification forms. Design work is anticipated for completion in 2026 to enable construction in 2027. Written questions are due August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Award is anticipated within 30 days of the proposal due date. Addendum 2 clarified that premanufactured restroom plans are available and that pavement replacement should be consistent with existing design documents.