Fire - Kitchen Renovation at Fire Station 5

The City of Southfield is seeking a Design/Build contractor to complete a comprehensive kitchen renovation at Fire Station 5, with a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued under Bid #25-034. The project involves finalizing design and constructing a new kitchen area within an active 24/7 operational fire station, requiring minimal disruption to daily operations. Contractors must have a minimum of 5 consecutive years of experience and provide references for 3 similar projects completed within the last 5 years. The evaluation criteria will be weighted across several key areas: relevant experience (20%), project timeline and approach (15%), references (10%), design and finishes (20%), and price (35%). Critical project milestones include a pre-bid meeting on March 5, 2025, proposal submissions due by March 26, 2025, and a project start date of May 19, 2025. Deliverables include sealed drawings, site demolition, new plumbing and electrical infrastructure, drywall and flooring replacement, and updates to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. All bidders are required to submit a bid bond of 5% of the total bid amount and ensure their employees can pass a Southfield Police Department background check.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types are explicitly mentioned, the project has specific qualification requirements that may limit potential bidders. The total project budget is $100,000, with work to be performed Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and the City will provide a staging/storage area for the contractor. Progress payments will be structured in four draws based on project milestones, with the final draw contingent upon completion of punch list items and final inspection. The renovation includes specific equipment and material specifications, such as a Black Diamond 60" 6-burner natural gas stove, Forno 60" refrigerator/freezer, Viking dishwasher, and Praline 60" range hood. Contractors will be required to use Kraftmaid Shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, an undermount stainless steel sink, and Corso Italia Salva Ash floor tiles, with strict pricing guidelines for materials. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a contract and provide bonds and insurance acceptable to the City, with commercial-grade finishes being a key requirement of the project.