Notice of Intent to Award 260000002154; 472/26319. SMD

Michigan's Department of Technology, Management & Budget Design and Construction Division has issued a Notice of Intent to Award RFP 260000002154 for the Handlon Correctional Facility Housing Unit B Conversion project to Abonmarche Consultants, Inc., effective August 3, 2026.

Three firms submitted responsive proposals by the July 2 deadline: Abonmarche Consultants, Inc. (ranked first), Straub Pettitt Mann Architecture (ranked second), and Sparks 43 Architects (ranked third). The award to Abonmarche reflects selection as the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value based on an optimal combination of technical evaluation criteria and proposed price. Design and Construction Project Director Scott DeKorte and an ad hoc committee conducted the evaluation; the Design and Construction Division Director Adam P. Lach approved the recommendation on July 31, 2026, pending contract execution.

The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on June 4, 2026. No contract value, contract term, specific pricing, set-asides, or funding details are disclosed in the notice.