RFP-171-260000001724-4 | 751/26074.MNB; Belle Isle-Golf Range Parking Drainage

The contract pertains to professional services for a drainage study at the Belle Isle Golf Range asphalt parking area in Detroit, Michigan, under solicitation number RFP-171-260000001724-4 and project file number 751/26074.MNB, issued by the Michigan Department of Transportation and Managed by DTMB. The effort is structured in two phases: Phase 1 involves a Phase 100 study to evaluate current drainage conditions, identify viable remediation strategies, and provide cost estimates, with a specific comparison between improving existing infrastructure and integrating a solution into the Blue Heron Lagoon; Phase 2, contingent on Phase 1 outcomes, will involve preparing detailed construction drawings and specifications for implementation. The scope requires adherence to historical site plans including the 1998 Belle Isle DWSD Sheet 24 and the Woodmere Pumping Station As-Builts, and performance must comply with ADA accessibility standards, Michigan Occupational Health and Safety Act, and federal and state non-discrimination laws. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the State of Michigan’s SIGMA VSS portal by May 28, 2026, with no fax or email submissions permitted, and must not exceed 6MB per attachment. The procurement employs a billable hourly rate model with a maximum not-to-exceed contract value of $7,230, based on estimated hours for roles including a Principal/Project Manager, Senior Architect, Licensed Surveyor, and Project Engineer, where all rates must include overhead, profit, fringe benefits, insurance, and other costs associated with personnel. Sub-consultants may be used with mark-ups capped at 5%, and their fees must be fully disclosed. Offerors are required to submit a combined technical and cost proposal, with the technical portion weighted at 80% and the cost at 20% in the evaluation. Key personnel must be specifically assigned to the State account, respond to inquiries within 24 hours, and provide detailed resumes, an organizational chart, and time allocation data. Mandatory certifications include proof of Michigan business status—achieved through state tax filings or withholding—and a Responsibility Certification confirming no past debarments, fraud, bid rigging, tax defaults, or contract terminations for cause within specified timeframes. Insurance must be maintained through final payment with extended reporting coverage for three years post-completion, and all records relating to bidding, performance, and payments must be retained for five years under