RFP-171-260000002453-3 | 751/26405.JGH; Lake Orion BAS - Site Improvements

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) has issued Request for Proposals (RFP-171-260000002453-3) for professional architectural and engineering services to support site improvements at the Lake Orion Boating Access Site located at 421 Indianwood Road, Lake Orion, Michigan. The project aims to renovate and repair infrastructure that has exceeded its service life, including repaving the drive and parking lot, constructing new bathroom and attendant booth structures, installing new signage and bollards, and evaluating the boat launch surround, retaining walls, and stormwater drainage. The selected professional will manage the project through four distinct phases: preliminary design, final design, construction administration office services, and construction administration field services. Work is anticipated to be completed in 2026 to facilitate construction in 2027. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the SIGMA VSS portal no later than August 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Evaluation will be conducted by an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee based on a combined assessment of technical and cost proposals, with the technical portion weighted at 80% and the cost portion at 20%. The contract is structured as a not-to-exceed fee based on billable rates, requiring contractors to provide detailed employee classifications and hourly rates. Bidders must comply with various requirements, including certification as a Michigan-based business, responsibility certifications, and adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations such as ADA accessibility, OSHA safety standards, and prevailing wage laws. Key personnel, including a designated Project Manager, must be assigned to the account and remain responsive to state inquiries within 24 hours.