RFP-171-260000002447-4 | 511/26450.JLM; Battle Creek ANG-A31 ADAL Server Rm 6900

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), acting on behalf of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Michigan Air National Guard, has issued a Request for Proposals for professional architectural and engineering services for the MBMV262004 A31 ADAL Server Room 6900 project. Located at the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base in Michigan, the scope of work involves a UFC-compliant renovation and right-sizing of the server room to securely house the SIPR head-end. The contract is structured as a not-to-exceed fee, billable-rate agreement covering schematic, preliminary, and final design phases, with potential requirements for bidding support and construction administration. Proposals are evaluated based on a weight of 80% technical and 20% cost, with a submission deadline of August 27, 2026. The project involves high-security requirements due to the handling of classified networks, necessitating that the design integrate cybersecurity controls and meet specific technical standards. Critical systems, including mechanical cooling (HVAC) and electrical power, must achieve N+1 redundancy per UFC 4-141-03 Grade 3 standards, and all server room lighting, intrusion detection, and fire suppression systems must be generator-backed. Contractors must adhere to Air National Guard design objectives (ANG ETL 24-02) and various Unified Facilities Criteria. Additionally, personnel accessing the base following the contract award will be subject to background checks and security clearance procedures. Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, prevailing wage laws, and specific state and federal regulations is mandatory for all awarded services.