DTMB Romney Building Masonry Repairs

Michigan's Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) is requesting proposals for masonry repairs at the George W. Romney Building in Lansing, with proposals due August 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time via the Michigan SIGMA VSS system; a mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for July 23 at 10:00 a.m. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses may qualify for preference consideration under Michigan statute.

The scope addresses rainwater infiltration above the 12th floor of this thirteen-story state office building at 111 S. Capitol Ave, Lansing. Work includes lintel replacement on 12 upper windows with galvanized replacements and stainless-steel flashing; removal and reinstallation of bowed-out brick on penthouse walls; identification and replacement of severely cracked, spalled, or deteriorated bricks; coping joint caulking; penthouse flashing installation; tuckpointing of defective exterior mortar joints; and bidder estimates for water and power requirements, roof protection measures, and project duration. All products must meet the highest quality standards with service life exceeding 15 years. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements under 2023 PA 10 and MCL 408.1101 et seq., disclose all subcontractors with GDBE participation percentages, appoint a dedicated Program Manager, and provide Material Safety Data Sheets for hazardous chemicals. All contract activities must be completed within 90 business days from order receipt, with a final project plan due within 30 calendar days of the contract effective date.

The State will evaluate proposals on technical criteria totaling 100 points; proposals scoring 80 or more technical points are eligible for price evaluation and award consideration. Contracts valued at $250,000 or more require State Administrative Board approval. Pricing must be firm for the contract term with adjustments only for documented cost changes subject to mutual negotiation after a 30-day review period. The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with $2 million General Aggregate and $1 million Each Occurrence limits, with the State named as additional insured. Questions are due July 24 at 5:00 p.m., with State answers posted by July 28 at 5:00 p.m. Attendance at the pre-proposal meeting is mandatory and limited to three people per bidder.