Notice of Intent to Award 260000000153; 511/26125. AGY

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget's State Facility Administration - Design & Construction Division issued Request for Quote Number 260000000153 (DTMB File Number 511/26125.AGY) for the Camp Grayling Multiple Buildings Replace Boilers project. This procurement involved the replacement of boilers in multiple buildings at Camp Grayling Training Center. The RFQ was posted on SIGMA VSS on February 9, 2026, with proposals due on March 4, 2026, and a bid opening scheduled for May 3, 2026. The evaluation was conducted by the Military and Veteran Affairs Project Director, Ben Kopietz, using best value criteria that considered both price and qualitative components as outlined in the Bidding and Contract Documents. All bidders were required to provide a 5.00% bid security bond. The award recommendation was approved on March 20, 2026, by Adam P. Lach, Director of State Facilities Administration - Design & Construction Division.

The procurement demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting qualified disabled veteran (QDV) owned businesses, with preference scoring applied to multiple bidders meeting this classification. Ripman Construction Company, Inc., the recommended awardee, is a QDV-certified business that submitted the lowest base bid of $380,540.00. Four additional bidders competed for the contract: QDV Construction Services, LLC ($418,000.00), Hurst Mechanical ($452,990.00), Glen Construction, LLC ($478,485.00, QDV-certified), and L.J. Rolls Refrigeration ($605,000.00). The project had adequate available funds of $511 identified for the work, and the contract award was pending appropriate approval and contract execution by the State of Michigan.