File No. 511/18168. RAA-Jacobetti Vets Home-Keycard Access

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) and Department of Military and Veterans Affairs are soliciting professional architectural and engineering services for a security upgrade project at the Jacobetti Veterans Home in Marquette. The procurement seeks a qualified firm to design and implement a new keycard access system for select steel and wood doors and install IP security cameras at facility entrance points and parking areas. Key deliverables include comprehensive design documents, construction administration office services, and field services across multiple project phases (500, 600, and 700). Proposals will be evaluated based on technical qualifications (80%) and cost (20%) by an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee, with the recommendation expected within 30 days of submission. Important dates include a May 22, 2018 deadline for written questions and a proposal due date of May 31, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Professional firms must submit six hard copies and two electronic copies through SIGMA VSS, and must be licensed in Michigan with demonstrated experience executing similar projects in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposing firms must complete certifications regarding Michigan-based business status and responsibility. The project will be executed while the veterans home remains fully occupied, necessitating careful coordination to minimize operational disruptions. Reimbursable expenses include actual costs for printing, reproduction, soil borings, surveys, lab testing, and travel expenses for distances over 100 miles. The facility has no predetermined hardware or software requirements for the keycard or camera systems, providing flexibility for vendor solutions. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves installing security systems across multiple facility entry points and will require comprehensive professional services. Contractors will be compensated based on hourly billing rates with specific insurance requirements, including commercial general liability ($1M per occurrence), professional liability ($1M/$2M), and other standard coverage provisions.