Notice of Intent to Award 250000000250; 171/22202. HJD

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) Number 250000000250 for the Grand Rapids State Office Building Fire Alarm Replacement project. The procurement solicits professional services for comprehensive fire alarm system upgrades, with proposals being accepted until March 19, 2025. Matrix Consulting Engineers served as the project architect and evaluation partner, working collaboratively with DTMB's Design and Construction Project Director. The evaluation process considered both price and qualitative components, utilizing a best value determination methodology. Key evaluation criteria included pricing, technical capabilities, and overall project approach, with the full detailed evaluation process outlined in the Bidding and Contract Documents. The solicitation was publicly posted on SIGMA VSS on January 30, 2025, with a proposal submission deadline of March 19, 2025, and a bid expiration date of May 18, 2025. The project contact for this procurement is Heather DeKorte from the State Facilities Administration - Design & Construction Division.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, with two bidders submitting proposals: Centennial Electric, LLC and Summit Contractors, Inc. The recommended awardee is Centennial Electric, LLC, with a contract value of $1,485,000.00, which represents the lowest bid submitted. Both bidders were required to provide a 5.00% bid bond as part of their proposal. The project involves a fire alarm replacement at the Grand Rapids State Office Building, suggesting potential integration with existing building infrastructure and technology systems. The procurement was approved on April 22, 2025, by Adam P. Lach, Director of State Facilities Administration - Design & Construction Division, with final contract execution still pending. The total project budget appears to be within the $1.5 million range, with Centennial Electric, LLC's bid being approximately $342,849 lower than the competing proposal from Summit Contractors, Inc.