Notice of Intent to Award 260000000136; 751/21203. BDW

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB), State Facilities Administration is awarding a contract for Roscommon Shooting Range Development to Ripman Construction Company, Inc. under RFQ 260000000136 (File 751/21203.BDW), with the Notice of Intent to Award posted September 2, 2026.

The procurement was restricted to Qualified Disabled Veterans (QDV) businesses. Three QDV contractors submitted proposals following an RFQ posted January 27, 2026 with proposals due February 25, 2026. Bid opening occurred April 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. All three bidders met awardability requirements and submitted bid security bonds at 5.00%.

The project scope encompasses development of the Roscommon Shooting Range facility. The award recommendation to Ripman Construction Company, Inc., located in St. Helen, Michigan, was based on best value criteria incorporating both price and qualitative components, with evaluation prioritizing bidder responsiveness and responsibility. The evaluation was completed by the Design and Construction Division in collaboration with professional services contractor Nowak & Fraus Engineers and Project Director Bruce Watkins.

The contract award amount is $2,488,603.00. The three submitted bids were: Ripman Construction Company, Inc. at $2,987,982.00 (lowest); QDV Construction Services, LLC (Essexville, Michigan) at $3,141,000.00; and Cadence Construction, LLC (Gladwin, Michigan) at $3,528,000.00. The award recommendation was approved March 31, 2026 by Adam P. Lach, Director of State Facilities Administration – Design & Construction Division. The contracting entity is State Facilities Administration, Design & Construction Warehouse Complex, Building 600, P.O. Box 30026, Lansing, Michigan.