Cadillac Place Water Treatment Contract FY26-FY28

The State of Michigan, specifically the Department of Technology, Management and Budget, is soliciting proposals for a Water Treatment Contract (RFP 250000003014) for the Cadillac Place State Office Building located in Detroit, Wayne County. The contract will cover water treatment chemicals and testing services for five BAC Brand cooling towers over a three-year period from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2028, with options for two additional one-year extensions. The scope of work includes monthly chemical testing, annual Legionella testing, corrosion monitoring, and comprehensive water quality management for the approximately 1.4 million square foot, 15-story facility. Contractors must provide water treatment chemicals, maintain water quality standards, and perform required tests and analyses at no additional cost. The evaluation process will score proposals across four technical criteria, each weighted at 25 points, with a minimum 80-point threshold required to advance to pricing evaluation. Key procurement dates include a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on September 4, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern, with proposal submissions due electronically through the SIGMA VSS system by September 16, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern.

The state has established preferences for qualified disabled veteran and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and will consider economic impact and total cost of ownership during the evaluation process. Contractors must provide a dedicated program manager, a water quality engineer, and backup personnel, and comply with technical, reporting, and security requirements. Environmental considerations include preferences for mercury-free and brominated flame retardant-free products, and contractors must identify and disclose any hazardous chemicals. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability, with specific minimum coverage limits. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, contracts over $250,000 will require State Administrative Board approval. The state reserves the right to award the contract to the most responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value, with pricing expected to remain firm for the entire contract length and potential adjustments only for documented cost changes.