Notice of Intent to Award 260000000440; 551/26185. KMM

Michigan's Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB), State Facilities Administration, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award for ADA lift installation at the MSP Police Training Academy in Lansing, with an award recommendation due October 13, 2026.

RAS Contracting, Inc., based in Holt, Michigan, is the recommended awardee at $139,500. The project scope is installation of an ADA lift at the MSP/MSP Training Academy facility located at the State Facilities Administration Warehouse Complex, Building 600 in Lansing. Bid security at 5% was required.

The RFQ (260000000440, DTMB File 551/26185.KMM) was posted on SIGMA VSS on August 14, 2026, with a submission deadline of September 23, 2026. Two responsive bids were received at the November 22, 2026 bid opening; a third bidder was deemed non-responsive due to an unsigned bid. Nationwide Lifts of Michigan (Detroit) submitted the low bid of $139,500 and was initially recommended for award in the bid tabulation. However, the subsequent award recommendation memorandum, approved October 9, 2026 by Adam P. Lach, Director of State Facilities Administration – Design & Construction Division, names RAS Contracting, Inc. as the awardee at the same amount of $139,500, indicating the award recommendation was updated following the bid tabulation.

Evaluation was conducted by Hobbs & Black Architects in conjunction with Project Director Kurt Maiberger using both price and qualitative best-value criteria. Adequate funds were confirmed as available. Inquiries regarding the evaluation process should be directed to Kurt Maiberger at MaibergerK@michigan.gov or 517-899-2693.