Notice of Intent to Award 260000000303; 472/25040. JGH

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget's State Facility Administration - Design & Construction Division has issued a Notice of Intent to Award for a kosher kitchen remodel at Handlon Correctional Facility under RFQ 260000000303 (DTMB File 472/25040.JGH), with award approval granted July 24, 2026 and a final notice posted July 30, 2026.

RAS Contracting, Inc. of Holt, Michigan is the recommended awardee at $282,409.06, selected as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder from three qualified competitors. Tamarack Builders, Inc. (Lakeview, Michigan) bid $307,000.00 and Moore Trosper Construction Company (Holt, Michigan) bid $330,000.00. All three bidders met the 5.00% bond requirement and held certificates of awardability.

The RFQ was posted on SIGMA VSS on May 13, 2026, with proposals due June 17, 2026. Evaluation was conducted by professional services contractor Abonmarche Byce in conjunction with Design and Construction Project Director Jared Gavin-Helfrey, applying best-value criteria considering both price and qualitative components. Adam P. Lach, Director of State Facilities Administration - Design & Construction Division, approved the recommendation on July 24, 2026. The award is pending appropriate approval and contract execution.