Michigan DNR Research Vessel Design Consultant - Addendum 1

The State of Michigan, through the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is seeking a marine/naval architect design consultant to provide services for the design of a new Great Lakes fisheries research vessel. The consultant will be responsible for producing working design drawings and specifications, as well as providing supervision, inspection, and guidance services during the vessel construction process. Key requirements include the consultant having a principal marine/naval architect with experience designing at least two commercial vessels for the Great Lakes, as well as a graduate degree in naval/marine architecture. The pricing for this contract includes a lump sum amount for the design consulting services, as well as an hourly rate for the supervision, inspection, and guidance services during the vessel construction, estimated at 750 hours. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical factors, including the bidder's experience and qualifications, as well as the proposed project plan and delivery schedule. Preference may be given to bidders with a direct employee serving as the principal marine/naval architect, rather than a subcontractor.

The contract opportunity is open to bidders located in Charlevoix County and Chesaning Village, Michigan. The procurement does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The addendum to the RFP extends the bid due date to December 14, 2022, at 3:00 pm Eastern, and identifies a new buyer, Kip Conley, who can be contacted at (517) 388-5956 or conleyk1@michigan.gov. The anticipated contract start date is January 17, 2023, and the pricing terms and overall budget for the contract are not provided in the available information.