Secondary Complex Water Treatment Contract FY26-FY28

The State of Michigan, specifically the Department of Technology, Management and Budget, is seeking a contractor for a Secondary Complex Water Treatment Contract covering fiscal years 2026-2028, with jurisdictional involvement from Eaton County and Detroit City. The procurement (RFP 250000003013) focuses on comprehensive water treatment services for a central energy center in Dimondale, Michigan, serving 14 buildings with two cogeneration turbines, three cooling towers, and a thermal ice storage plant. Contractors must provide water analysis, chemical treatment, testing services, chemicals, and chemical feed equipment for two Rentech boilers, one Cleaver-Brooks boiler, and three Marley cooling towers. Key deliverables include weekly chemical tests, physical inspections of boiler drums, and installation of tower and boiler controllers with LAN connectivity to the onsite Control Room PC. The evaluation process will assess proposals based on four technical criteria, each weighted at 25 points, with proposals needing to score 80 or more points to proceed to pricing evaluation. The RFP was issued on September 2, 2025, with proposals due electronically by September 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with an anticipated contract start date of October 1, 2025.

The contract appears open to various vendors, with potential preference given to service-disabled veteran-owned businesses and consideration for overall economic impact to Michigan, including employment and tax revenue implications. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the State reserves the right to award multiple contracts and will consider factors beyond pricing, such as technical capability and potential economic benefits. The contract term is three years, with options for two additional one-year extensions, and requires contractors to provide a dedicated account manager, water quality engineer, and comprehensive technical support. Insurance requirements are substantial, including commercial general liability ($1M), umbrella liability ($2M), automobile liability ($1M), workers' compensation, and professional liability ($2M). Chemical usage is estimated between 600-1,200 gallons annually, with pricing expected to remain firm throughout the contract period. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the water treatment services and the multi-year contract suggest a significant procurement value for the selected contractor(s).