Colonial Michilimackinac - Powder Magazine Redesign

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the redesign and renovation of the existing Powder Magazine facility at the Colonial Michilimackinac State Park in Mackinac Island, Michigan. The project is being procured by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources - Mackinac Island State Park Commission. The scope of work includes an assessment of the existing enclosure, development of a new HVAC or dehumidification system, and the installation of a visitor access control system. The selected Professional Services Consultant (PSC) will be required to provide schematic design, final design, contract document development, permitting, bidding, and construction administration services. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for July 25, 2023, and proposals are due on August 10, 2023. The desired schedule calls for design work in late summer and fall of 2023, bidding in spring 2024, and construction from October 2024 through April 2025. The PSC proposal must include a technical and cost proposal, personnel resumes, and a proposed schedule.

The contracting opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFP indicates a preference for Michigan-based businesses and includes requirements related to contractor responsibility. The provided documents do not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total not-to-exceed contract amount will be determined based on the proposed fees and reimbursable expenses, but no budget range is provided.