SAIF - Perimeter Fence Enhancements 472/17400. SMD

The State of Michigan, specifically the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and Department of Corrections (MDOC), is soliciting bids for perimeter fence enhancements at the Special Alternative Incarceration (SAIF) Facility located at 18901 Waterloo Road in Chelsea, Washtenaw County. The project involves comprehensive security infrastructure improvements, including the installation of new flex zone cable around C-unit, relocation of 12 fiberglass support rods, re-supporting existing razor ribbon, and full demolition of current fencing with new chain link fence installations. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site walkthrough was held on February 23, 2018, with electronic bids due on March 7, 2018, at 2:00 PM through the SIGMA VSS website. Bidders must submit both electronic bids and email a copy to Linda Feldpausch. Qualification requirements include completing a Vendor/Contractor Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) Request background check, providing 5% bid security, and adhering to strict security protocols within the correctional facility. The contract has a 75-day completion timeline with liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for delays beyond the specified completion date.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds for contracts exceeding $50,000 and maintain specified insurance coverage. All workers require background checks and must follow detailed security protocols, including limited access and escort requirements within the secure perimeter. Only one representative per bidder is permitted during site visits, and workers must comply with specific working hours between 7am-6pm. The project includes a $25,000 provisional allowance in the base bid, with work to be performed by a qualified contractor experienced in correctional facility security infrastructure. While a precise total contract value is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the fencing enhancements and the detailed technical specifications suggest a significant investment in facility security upgrades. Matrix Consulting Engineers, Inc. from Lansing, MI, is serving as the consulting engineering firm for this project.