Notice of Intent to Award; 260000001797; 751/26148. KMM

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget's Design and Construction Division issued a Notice of Intent to Award on August 3, 2026, for RFP 260000001797 (DTMB File Number 751/26148.KMM) concerning the Holly State Recreation Area — Thread Creek Complex Dam Study, with an intent-to-award deadline of August 4, 2026.

The RFP was originally posted on April 16, 2026, with proposals due May 21, 2026. Six firms submitted responsive proposals and were ranked by an ad hoc evaluation committee using best-value criteria combining technical evaluation factors with pricing. GEI Consultants of Michigan, P.C. was ranked highest and recommended for award as the responsive and responsible bidder. The remaining ranked respondents were Spicer Group, Inc. (2nd), Schnabel Engineering of Michigan, Inc. (3rd), Colliers Engineering & Design (4th), Geosyntec Consultants of Michigan, Inc. (5th), and Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc. (6th). The recommendation was approved by Adam P. Lach, Director, on August 3, 2026. Kurt Maiberger, Project Director, is the point of contact for questions regarding the evaluation process. The scope involves an engineering study of the dam complex; specific deliverables, contract value, term, place of performance, and detailed technical requirements are not disclosed in the recommendation document.