RFP-171-260000002449-1 | 472/26360.KMM; Green Oaks TC - Equip Storage Bldg

The contract solicitation RFP-171-260000002449-1 for the Green Oaks Training Center Equipment Storage Building outlines a professional services engagement under the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), with a focus on architectural, engineering, and construction administration services. The scope includes full design development across architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, field verification of existing conditions, utility coordination, code compliance with Michigan’s Occupational Code and State Construction Code, and adherence to MICHSPEC standards. Deliverables encompass preliminary and final design drawings, construction bidding documents, as-built records, operation and maintenance manuals, and formal certifications, all subject to written approval by the Department’s Project Director. The contract operates under a best-value trade-off model, where technical merit carries 80% weight and cost 20%, favoring overall value over the lowest bid. Performance will occur at various locations across Michigan, with inspections conducted on-site at the Green Oaks Training Center in Whitmore Lake. The total estimated contract value is capped at $12,167.50, comprising hourly rates for key personnel such as a Project Manager, Senior Architect, Electrical Engineer, and Draftsperson, plus a $1,500 not-to-exceed reimbursable expenses allowance. Special requirements include strict prohibitions on organizational conflicts of interest, barring the contractor from consulting with or employing potential construction bidders without written authorization. Key personnel must be dedicated to this project, respond to State inquiries within 24 hours, and require prior approval for substitution. Contractors must certify they are a Michigan-based business by demonstrating state tax filings or a principal place of business in the state, and must affirm their responsibility by disclosing no prior terminations for cause or criminal convictions related to public contracts. All deliverables become the exclusive property of the State, and the contractor is liable for indemnifying the State against claims arising from negligence, tortious acts, or intellectual property infringement. Insurance mandates include $1 million per occurrence professional liability coverage, pollution liability coverage if applicable, and workers’ compensation, all naming the State as additional insured and issued by A.M. Best A- or better rated carriers. Subcontractors are bound by identical terms regarding prevailing wages, nondiscrimination, and insurance. Invoicing is handled monthly via state-specific form DTMB-440 with electronic funds transfer, and all submissions must be uploaded through the SIGMA VSS portal by September 3, 2026,