Notice of Intent to Award 260000000148; 591/25418. CTS

This is a Notice of Intent to Award for a fire alarm system replacement project at the Bay City Technical Service Center (TSC) located in the Warehouse Complex, Building 600 in Lansing, Michigan, issued by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB), State Facilities Administration, Design & Construction Division. The procurement involved a competitive bidding process for Bid Package #1, with the Request for Quote (RFQ) posted on SIGMA VSS on February 6, 2026, and a submission deadline of March 4, 2026. Four qualified contractors submitted sealed bids at the opening held on May 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., all of whom were required to provide 5.00% bid bond security as a qualification requirement. The evaluation was conducted by professional services contractor Matrix Consulting Engineers in collaboration with Design and Construction Project Director Chris Schanbeck, utilizing price and qualitative components as evaluation criteria to determine the best value to the State of Michigan. The project objectives center on the complete replacement of the fire alarm system infrastructure at the Bay City TSC facility to ensure operational safety and compliance standards.

The award recommendation was approved on March 20, 2026, and presented as a Notice of Intent to Award to J. Ranck Electric, Inc., of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, identified as the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost proposal. The contract award value is $47,049.00, pending appropriate approval and execution by the State, with adequate funds confirmed as available for the project through the certificate of awardability. Competing bidders included Shreck, Inc. at $54,940.50, QDV Construction Services, LLC at $62,700.00, and Glen Construction, LLC at $69,940.00, demonstrating competitive market pricing for the services. No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or incumbent vendor restrictions are indicated in the available procurement documents. The award recommendation was formally approved by Adam P. Lach, Director of State Facilities Administration - Design & Construction Division, with further inquiries directed to Project Director Chris Schanbeck at SchanbeckC@michigan.gov or 989-770-0687.