Notice of Intent to Award 260000000443; 472/26319. SMD

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget's State Facilities Administration – Design & Construction Division has issued a Notice of Intent to Award under RFQ 260000000443 (DTMB File 472/26319.SMD) for the Handlon Correctional Facility Unit B Conversion, posted October 27, 2026. The solicitation is closed: the RFQ posted on SIGMA VSS August 19, 2026 with a submission deadline of September 16, 2026.

The award memorandum recommends Shreck, Inc. at $1.22 million as the responsive and responsible bidder offering best value, based on price and qualitative components. Adam P. Lach, Director of State Facilities Administration – Design & Construction Division, approved the recommendation October 13, 2026, and the award remains pending approval and contract execution. Evaluation was conducted with professional services contractor Abonmarche and the Design and Construction Project Director, Scott DeKorte (DeKorteS@michigan.gov, 616-490-6169).

The bid tabulation conflicts with the memorandum. It lists a bid opening on November 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., names Owen Ames Kimball Company of Grand Rapids as low bidder at a $1.22 million base bid, and recommends award to Owen Ames Kimball. Shreck, Inc. of Lansing is listed second at $1.44 million and RAS Contracting, Inc. of Holt third at $1.89 million. Tamarack Builders, Inc. was deemed non-responsive because its bid was unsigned and unwitnessed. Each bidder posted a 5.00% bid bond, and the form states adequate funds are available with no additional funding required.