761/23239. SAR; Buffalo Reef - Geotechnical Sediment Investig

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The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), on behalf of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, is seeking professional services to conduct a geotechnical and sediment investigation for the Buffalo Reef project in Gay, Michigan. The scope of work includes vertical drilling, geotechnical and chemical sampling and analysis, and reporting to characterize the stamp sand deposit. The objective is to provide subsurface design information along the proposed alignment of a new 2,000-foot jetty into Lake Superior and the reconnection of Coal Dock/Gay Park Road. The minimum qualifications include demonstrated experience in the successful planning and execution of similar projects in full accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Proposals are due by June 29, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern, and will be evaluated based on the Technical Proposal (80%) and the Cost Proposal (20%). The anticipated award date is by the end of July 2023, and the field work is to be completed before November 15, 2023.

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The contract opportunity covers multiple jurisdictions in Michigan, including Houghton County and the city of Lansing. The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The contract will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder based on the proposed costs and the qualifications of the project team. The pricing structure includes billable hourly rates and estimated hours for each phase of work, as well as reimbursable expenses such as printing, reproduction, soil borings, and surveys with a maximum 5% markup. The total contract amount will be the Professional's maximum not-to-exceed fee for all design services, with an allowance of $100,000 included for each of the three cost sheets.