Notice of Intent to Award 260000000168; 751/23388. ABG

This is a Notice of Intent to Award for a construction services procurement by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB), State Facility Administration Design & Construction Division, for the Colonial Michilimackinac Powder Magazine Redesign project located in Cass County and McBride Village, Michigan. The procurement was conducted as a Request for Quote (RFQ) process under DTMB File Number 751/23388.ABG, with the RFQ posted on the SIGMA VSS system on February 20, 2026, and proposals due on March 18, 2026. The project scope involves the complete redesign of the Powder Magazine at Colonial Michilimackinac as part of the Michigan State Facilities (MISP) initiative. The evaluation was conducted by Matrix Consulting Engineers, Inc., in collaboration with Design and Construction Project Director Alan Goschka, using a best value methodology that considered both price and qualitative components as outlined in the bidding documents. Bid security was required at 5.00% of the bid amount. Two bids were received and opened on May 17, 2026, with both bidders meeting certification of awardability requirements and demonstrating the qualifications necessary for responsive and responsible performance.

The award recommendation, approved on April 28, 2026, by Adam P. Lach, Director of State Facilities Administration - Design & Construction Division, was made to Coastal Construction Group, LLC, located at 1000 East State Street, Cheboygan, Michigan 49721, as the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value. The award amount is $756,000.00, which represents the low bid received for the project. The competing bidder, Moore Trosper Construction Company of Holt, Michigan, submitted a bid of $798,200.00. Adequate funds have been confirmed as available for the project award. The contract is identified as bid package number 2 under contract DMB-412. The procurement documents do not indicate specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting participation to particular organization types. The award is pending appropriate approval and formal contract execution by the State of Michigan.