RFP-171-260000002447-1 | 511/26450.JLM; Battle Creek ANG-A31 ADAL Server Rm 6900

This contract solicitation, identified as RFP-171-260000002447-1, is issued by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) for the design and construction of an ADAL Server Room at the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, specifically in Room 6900 of the A31 facility. The solicitation, posted on July 30, 2026, with a response deadline of August 27, 2026, seeks a design-build or design-bid-build approach for a facility requiring full integration of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, telecommunications, and cybersecurity systems. The project must strictly comply with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), NFPA 13, ASHRAE 90.1, and applicable DoD and Michigan building codes, with a strong emphasis on antiterrorism standards under UFC 4-010-01, high-performance sustainable building requirements per UFC 1-200-02, and TEMPEST compliance for secure communications. Submissions must be organized into six defined parts and uploaded electronically via the Michigan SIGMA VSS portal, with each attachment limited to 25 MB and formatted as a paginated, bookmarked PDF. The technical evaluation prioritizes design maturity, compliance, and cost realism over lowest price, indicating a trade-off selection process. Proposals must demonstrate progressive design deliverables per AACE RP 56R-08, with 35% weight assigned to schematic design (Type A-2) and 65% to final design (Type B-1). Key deliverables include certification packages for FSRM and MILCON, geotechnical analyses, energy budgets, fire protection designs, and cybersecurity documentation. Contractors must adhere to strict personnel accountability requirements, prohibiting substitution of key principals without written approval, and must account for all design assumptions and cost estimates within a P50 confidence level. Performance occurs at the project site in Michigan, with inspection and acceptance governed by the Base Civil Engineer and Contracting Officer through the DoD SAFE system. Payment is processed via electronic funds transfer through SIGMAVSS using the DTMB-440 invoice form, and no federal invoicing platforms like WAWF are referenced. The contract excludes explicit references to packaging, labeling, barcoding, or shipping terms, and while socioeconomic or small