Cadillac Place Cooling Tower Repair

The State of Michigan, specifically the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), is seeking proposals for the Cadillac Place Cooling Tower Repair project located in Detroit, Wayne County. The Request for Proposal (RFP No. 25 1477) requires a comprehensive repair of two 2-cell BAC cooling towers (#3 and #4) positioned on the facility's roof, with specific deliverables including replacing hot water distribution basins, water inlet chambers, and eight electric immersion basin heaters. Contractors must complete all work within 120 business days from receipt of order, with a contract completion deadline of September 30, 2025. The evaluation process will assess proposals based on four technical criteria, each weighted at 25 points, with proposals receiving 80 or more technical points eligible for pricing review. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting was held on March 18, 2025, at the project site, with electronic proposals due by March 28, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern through www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS. The State reserves the right to consider factors such as Michigan economic impact, job creation, tax revenue implications, and total cost of ownership in its final selection.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, the RFP emphasizes compliance with prevailing wage requirements and includes detailed provisions for contractor qualifications. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation, including proof of independent pricing determination, and comply with extensive technical and environmental specifications. The project requires contractors to identify hazardous chemicals, report mercury content, and address brominated flame retardants and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Security procedures include mandatory background checks for all staff. Liquidated damages are structured at $5,000 initially, with an additional $500 per day for late or improper completion. Although a specific budget range was not directly stated, the comprehensive nature of the cooling tower repair suggests a substantial project investment. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) will be used for payments, with invoices submitted electronically and firm pricing maintained throughout the contract duration.