File No. 751/17282. BDW - Lexington State Harbor

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is seeking professional design services for the Lexington State Harbor Redevelopment project in Huron County. The procurement involves a comprehensive study and design effort with two primary phases: a study phase to be completed by August 2018 and a design phase to be completed by December 2018. Key deliverables include site investigation, topographic survey, physical and underwater facility evaluations, market study, community engagement, and final design services for pier structure upgrades, toilet/shower building replacement, pylon replacement, parking improvements, and ADA compliance measures. Proposers must demonstrate at least 5 years of experience in Great Lakes Harbor facility studies, market evaluations, and familiarity with USACE standards. The evaluation will be conducted by an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee, with 80% weight on technical qualifications and 20% on cost. Critical dates include a mandatory pre-proposal site walk-through on April 12, 2018, at 10:00 AM, written questions due by April 13, 2018, and proposal submissions due on April 19, 2018, at 2:00 PM EST. Submission requirements include 4 hard copies, 3 electronic flash drives, and electronic submission through the SIGMA system.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the RFP requires Michigan-based businesses to submit certification of their status and all bidders to provide responsibility certifications regarding legal and ethical standing. The project references a previous study conducted for East Tawas State Harbor as a comparative guide, which provides insight into similar marina redevelopment efforts. An example fee structure in the RFP indicates a potential contract value of approximately $12,167.50, with professional fees of $10,667.50 and reimbursable expenses of $1,500.00. The project involves coordination with the Village of Lexington, where upland areas are owned by the village and improvements are owned by DNR under an existing lease agreement. Successful proposers must comply with federal (EPA, OSHA, DOT), state (DCH, DEQ, DNR, MIOSHA), and local regulations, and be prepared to participate in multiple meetings including pre-proposal, status updates, community presentations, and final study reviews.