Notice of Intent to Award 260000000276; 511/23366. JLM

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget, State Facility Administration - Design & Construction Division, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award for backup generator replacement at Building 490 of the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center in Allegan County under RFQ 260000000276, with the award recommendation approved September 1, 2026.

QDV Construction Services, LLC, a Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) business based in Essexville, Michigan, is recommended for award at $1,606,000.00. The project operates under a QDV preference designation. Five contractors submitted bids on June 17, 2026; Thunder Bay Electric, Inc., of Alpena, Michigan, submitted the lowest bid at $1,488,019.00, but QDV Construction Services was selected as the responsive and responsible bidder. All bidders are Michigan-based and submitted five-percent bid bonds.

The scope covers backup generator replacement at the specified facility. Evaluation prioritized best value to the State of Michigan based on price and qualitative components, conducted by a professional services contractor in conjunction with Design and Construction Project Director Josiah Meyers. Adequate funds are available through DMVA and State Facilities Administration. The award is pending appropriate approval and contract execution.