Notice of Intent to Award 260000000301; 751/24215. JLM

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget, Design and Construction Division has issued a Notice of Intent to Award for pole barn improvements at the Allegan State Game Area, with the award recommendation approved August 21, 2026.

The Design and Construction Division solicited quotes under RFQ 260000000301, posted May 13, 2026, with proposals due June 17, 2026. Three construction firms submitted bids at the August 16, 2026 opening. JKB Construction, Inc. of Jenison submitted the lowest base bid of $89,474.00; Mugen Construction, Inc. of Dorr submitted $110,000.00; and Bultsma Construction Company of Byron Center was deemed non-responsive due to incomplete documentation, including missing company name and address information and absent required documents.

The award recommendation was made to Mugen Construction, Inc. in the amount of $101,452.00, based on best value to the State of Michigan considering both price and qualitative components. The evaluation was conducted by professional services contractor Schley-Nelson Architects in conjunction with Design and Construction Project Director Josiah Meyers (MeyersJ11@michigan.gov, 517-614-7705). Both responsive bidders obtained 5.00% bid bonds. The project had adequate available funds of $751 allocated for the work.

The award is pending appropriate approval and contract execution.