Notice of Intent to Award 260000000358; 472/24262. JBB

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB), Design and Construction Division, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award for paging system replacement at Alger Correctional Facility (RFQ 260000000358, DTMB File 472/24262.JBB), with the award recommendation approved September 1, 2026.

J & B Associates, LLC, located at 2340 W. M-61 in Gladwin, Michigan, submitted the low base bid of $643,653.29 and is the recommended awardee based on best value to the state, considering price and qualitative components. The award is pending final approval and contract execution. The solicitation was posted June 18, 2026, with proposals due July 15, 2026. A 5% bid bond was required. Evaluation was conducted by professional services contractor Commtech Design in collaboration with Design and Construction Project Director Jeff Barsch (BarschJ@michigan.gov or 906-251-0727). The bid tabulation sheet listing all responding bidders is attached to the award memo.