Design - Build Services

Mid Michigan College is seeking Design-Build (D/B) firms to provide comprehensive renovation services for nursing and welding program facilities located at 1375 S. Clare Ave in Harrison, Michigan. The procurement opportunity, posted on June 26, 2025, with proposals due by July 17, 2025 at 2:00 P.M., requires a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough scheduled for July 8, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. The project encompasses two distinct renovation initiatives: a Nursing Program Renovation to be completed by September 30, 2025, and a Welding Lab Renovation to be completed by January 11, 2026. Proposers must submit comprehensive electronic bids through BidNet, including detailed company information, project approach, team qualifications, references, and a complete cost breakdown. The evaluation will focus on proposals that demonstrate technical expertise, project understanding, and cost-effectiveness, with an expectation that construction cost estimates remain within a +10% variance of the initial budget. Successful firms will be selected through a negotiation process aimed at establishing an AIA 141 Contract between the college and the chosen design-builder.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The total project budget and potential award value are contingent on final funding and cost reviews, with the college planning to assign a construction contingency after reviewing final proposals. The scope of work includes comprehensive facility upgrades such as electrical system enhancements, lighting conversions, flooring replacements, wall modifications, and infrastructure improvements for both nursing and welding program spaces. Proposers will be required to provide design-build fees, construction budgets, bonding costs, and builders' risk insurance details using the provided Appendix A. While no incumbent vendors were specified, the procurement suggests the college is seeking a collaborative partner capable of managing the entire design and construction process from initial planning through final project completion. The successful design-build firm will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the renovation, including permitting, budgeting, scheduling, and construction administration services.